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This Tool Upgrades Everything on Ubuntu with One Command

Skip running multiple commands to update packages on Ubuntu with TopGrade, a CLI tool which upgrades everything, from apt to pip, with a single command.
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gettext @ Savannah: GNU gettext 0.26 released

Download from https://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/gettext/gettext-0.26.tar.gz

New in this release:

Programming languages support:

JavaScript:

xgettext now parses regular expressions with character classes correctly.

C, C++, Python, JavaScript, E…

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Krita 5.2.11 Released with Fixes & Removed Ubuntu 20.04 Support

Krita, the free open-source KDE graphics editor, release new 5.2.10 few weeks ago, then 5.2.11 with quick fixes few days ago. Since initial version that was released on 21 June 2005, Krita is now 20 years old. And, the new 5.2.11 release is perhaps the last bug-fixes, as the developer team is now focusing on […]

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The Top Five — For the Week Ending July 18, 2025

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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4 Critical Security Flaws Patched in VMware Workstation Pro

Virtualisation choices on Linux are, as I’m sure you’re know, varied – even more so since VMware made its Workstation Pro software entirely free to download and use on Windows and Linux, even for commercial purposes, no license key ne…

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FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz—July 18, 2025

How much were you paying attention to open-source news this week? Test your open-source news IQ by taking our quiz!
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Changing these 12 settings on my Apple TV gave it an instant performance boost

A few quick tweaks in your Apple TV’s settings can greatly enhance your viewing experience – here’s what to adjust.

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The OnePlus 12 was already our favorite budget Android phone – and now it’s $300 off

With market-leading charging speeds, mega battery life, and a premium build, the OnePlus 12 is a worthy rival to flagship smartphones.

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Ubuntu 25.10 Wallpaper Contest Opened for Submission

Wallpaper Contest for next Ubuntu 25.10, Questing Quokka, is opened. Submit or vote your favorite images! Like the last contest, the submissions are separated into 3 categories: Mascot Theme, Digital / Abstract Art, and Photography. And top 2 voted images (6 images in total) in each category will be included in the 25.10 as optional […]

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Blender 4.5 Released as New LTS with Full Vulkan Support

Blender, the popular free open-source 3D creation software, released new 4.5 version few days ago! The new Blender 4.5 is a long term support (LTS) release since v4.2 with 2 years of support, which features full Vulkan graphics API support! With the new low-level graphics API, it has OpenXR, Subdivision, USD/Hydra support, and significant performance […]

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Ubuntu 25.10 Shrinks its Raspberry Pi Install Footprint

Ubuntu 25.10 uses a minimal default install on Raspberry Pi, reducing install size. See what’s changed and why the move makes sense for developers.
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Calibre 8.7 Adds Support for Generating Page Number Files on MTP-Based Kindles

Calibre 8.7 open-source e-book manager is now available for download with updated Kindle, Kobo, and MTP drivers, and other changes. Here’s what’s new!
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This 5-minute circuit check uncovered a home wiring issue I had no idea about

I almost paid for new wiring – until the Klein circuit breaker finder showed me the power was already there.

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Plasma Bigscreen Returns

A developer discovered that the Plasma Bigscreen feature had been sitting untouched, so he decided to do something about it.

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The best web hosting services of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Looking for a web host for your next project, or hoping to migrate to a new service? Our favorites offer rapid onboarding, affordable plans, reliable hosting, and scalability.

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Best email hosting services 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

The best email hosting services offer more than just a professional email address. These are the providers that deliver solid uptime, security, and advanced features.

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New App to Compress Video to Target File Sizes on Ubuntu

New Python video compressor Constrict uses FFmpeg to compress videos to target file sizes on Ubuntu. Simple GTK4 GUI now available on Flathub.
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Adjust Touchpad Sensitivity in Ubuntu 24.04 | 25.04

Touchpad is too sensitive? Here’s a step by step guide shows how to detect the touchpad pressure values and change the sensitivity accordingly in recent Ubuntu with default libinput driver. I’ve written about how to adjust touchpad scrolling speed in Ubuntu with Wayland and libinput. And, this one is for the touchpad mouse movement, tap […]

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Unplugged and Unstoppable: How Linux Transforms Laptop Power Management

by George Whittaker

Driving Forces Behind Smarter Battery Use

In an era when remote work, video conferencing, and travel-heavy lifestyles are the norm, users expect laptops to last lo…

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LibreOffice 25.2.5 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 63 Bug Fixes

LibreOffice 25.2.5 is now available for download as the fourth point release to the latest LibreOffice 25.2 office suite with 63 bug fixes.
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