Looking for a kids’ tablet? Here’s what my family uses (with a free screen repair)

The Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is much cheaper than an iPad, with smooth performance and peace of mind thanks to its worry-free guarantee.

Need power at the campsite? This portable battery station has several days worth

Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus is a high-capacity, expandable solar-ready power station that can keep a home running for up to two weeks.

Finally, I found a smart ring that looks like actual jewelry (without the trade-offs)

Oura’s new Ring 4 Ceramic ditches the bland metallics for a gorgeous zirconia ceramic finish in four colors.

I found the best Linux server distros for your home lab

Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you’ll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites.

I compared Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T 5G coverage on a road trip – and the winner surprised me

Between the three biggest mobile carriers in the US, here’s which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal.

FSF Blogs: LibreLocal 2026 is in May: Start organizing meetups — we’ll help

Source: Planet GNU

AI agents are fast, loose, and out of control, MIT study finds

The majority of agentic AI systems disclose nothing about what safety testing, and many systems have no documented way to shut down a rogue bot, a study by MIT found.

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Here are the biggest warning signs that your phone may be hacked, along with the secret codes that can tell you more.

BleachBit 5.1.0 Beta adds cookie manager and expert mode

BleachBit 5.1.0 beta is out with a new cookie manager, expert mode to prevent accidental data loss, new browser support, and fixes for Linux users.
You’re reading BleachBit 5.1.0 Beta adds cookie manager and expert mode, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. D…

Your iPhone’s USB-C port is surprisingly versatile – 14 features beyond charging

USB-C turns your iPhone into a hub for work, media, and storage. Here’s how it can do more than just power up your device.

These balanced Beats headphones remain among my favorites – and they’re $50 off

The Beats Solo 4 delivers improved sound and a more refined design while preserving the signature appeal that made the lineup so popular.

How digitally sovereign is your organization? This Red Hat tool can tell you in minutes

Red Hat’s toolkit offers governments and enterprises a way to measure the control they actually have over their data, infrastructure, and operations in this era of geopolitical cloud anxiety.

You can get a new iPhone 13 for just $99 at Walmart – here’s how

The iPhone 13 costs under $100 at Walmart when you sign up for select prepaid Unlimited AT&T plans.

Distribution Release: UBports 24.04, 20.04 OTA-12

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The UBports project has announced updates for the mobile distributions 2.04 and 24.04 branches. The new updates, labeled OTA-12, improve the stability of VoLTE connections, fixes some is…

Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

New research finds that 48% of cyberattacks involve your web browser – and AI is only making matters worse. Follow these best practices to protect yourself.

Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score

The latest Gemini model makes impressive strides in benchmarks, but forthcoming models could give it a reality check.

The best way to transfer to a new MacBook is faster (and cheaper) than you’d think

If transferring your data to a new laptop over Wi-Fi is taking an eternity, this clever method could save you hours.

This new Windows 11 taskbar tool lets you test your internet speed in seconds – how to try it

This new taskbar button lets you measure the speed of your internet connection.

These $60 earbuds changed my mind about budget headphones

With awesome audio, fine fit, and plenty of customization options, the EarFun Air Pro 3 are at the top of their class.

Gentoo Charts a New Path: Moving Away from GitHub Toward Codeberg

by George Whittaker

Introduction

The Gentoo Linux project has begun transitioning parts of its infrastructure away from GitHub and toward Codeberg, a Git hosting platform built on ope…