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Archinstall 4.2 Shifts to Wayland-First Profiles, Leaving X.Org Behind

by George Whittaker

The Arch Linux installer continues evolving alongside the broader Linux desktop ecosystem. With the release of Archinstall 4.2, a notable change has arrived: Waylan…

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Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Try this career strategist’s top 3 tips for strengthening your profile

Whether you’re on the job hunt or not, regularly polishing your LinkedIn profile is worth the effort. Here’s why.

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I’ve used Dell’s new XPS 16 for a week, and it’s the Windows laptop to beat in 2026

Dell’s XPS 16 screams ‘Premium laptop’ thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.

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Linux Mint’s next release won’t be until Christmas 2026

Linux Mint has confirmed it is switching to a longer development cycle, in order to give the team more time to ‘fix bugs and improve the desktop’. As a result, the Linux Mint 23 release is now slated to launch in December 2026. It will, amo…

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You can get 50% off YouTube Premium for 1 year right now – but the deal ends soon

YouTube Premium just got a price hike, but for a limited time, the Individual plan is discounted – and renews at 25% off after this 12-month offer ends.

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FOSS Weekly #26.16: Kernel 7.0, Essential Terminal Tips, France Linux Move, New Age Verification Bill and More

Some good news, some not so good news.

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Tidal vs. Qobuz: I tried both hi-res streaming services, and they couldn’t be more different

Both music streaming services cater to fans of high-fidelity audio, but the right choice for you likely lies in the more granular features.

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Can You Identify The Fake Linux Distros From The Real Ones?

With over 300+ Linix distros, it is never easy to remember all of them. Still, you can make a guess and see if you can identify some fake distros in this fun quiz.

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Zorin OS 18.1 Released with Lite Edition Features XFCE 4.20

Zorin OS, the popular Ubuntu LTS based distribution released new 18.1 version yesterday. The new version of this beginner friendly Linux distribution updated the kernel to Linux 6.17, while, it’s still based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS package base with support until April 2029. Thanks to Linux Kernel 6.17, Zorin OS 18.1 now supports with more […]

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Oh No! Now A Federal Bill Wants OS-Level Age Verification for Everyone in the USA

If passed, the bill would apply across the U.S., unlike the state-level laws already around.

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Distribution Release: RakuOS 2026.04.15

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Joshua Webb has announced the release of an updated version of RakuOS, a Fedora-based immutable Linux distribution with a choice of KDE Plasma, GNOME and, newly introduced in this versio…

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This stroller turns into a carry on-suitcase, and I recommend it for traveling parents

The TernX aims to make airport travel with a child easier. Here’s how to decide if the high price tag is worth it for you.

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GNOME 50.1 Released with Numerous Fixes

GNOME 50, the latest version of the popular Linux desktop environment, got the first maintenance updates. The new 50.1 version introduced numerous bug-fixes and translation updates for its core modules, including the GUI framework, Gnome Control Center, Nautilus fie manager, and more. First, it updated the GTK-4 toolkit to version 4.22.2. It fixed the wrong […]

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The best small business VoIP providers of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We looked at affordable yet feature-rich VoIP providers to help you settle on the perfect phone system. Which service offers the best value for small businesses?

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Protect your devices with our pick for the best antivirus software, now over 60% off

Bitdefender Total Security offers protection against spam, malware, and more – and the software is heavily discounted on Amazon now.

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I found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android – in just a few clicks

If Google Services update on your Android is giving you problems, there’s an easy fix – no factory reset needed.

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MacBook Neo vs. Surface: Why spiraling RAM prices are bruising Microsoft’s PC business but not Apple’s

High memory and storage prices are crushing the market, and Microsoft’s Surface is suffering the most. So why is Apple’s newest MacBook immune?

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Duane O’Brien Takes OSI’s Hot Seat

O’Brien’s first job at OSI won’t be polishing the logo; it’ll be navigating a community still concerned over the group’s Open Source AI Definition and last year’s messy board election.
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Distribution Release: Zorin OS 18.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Zorin project has published an update to Zorin OS. The latest version of the distribution, Zorin OS 18.1, introduces improved Windows application detection which allows for easy acce…

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I tried Google’s new desktop app for Windows, and I’ll never search the old way again

Now available to all, the app delivers a faster way to access tools like Gemini, Lens, and Search. See why it’s totally worth a download.

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