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January 20, 2026February 1, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Android 17 is shaping up to be a big win for Pixel users – but I still want these features

Android 17 is on the horizon, and there’s already a lot of speculation about what it includes. Here’s what I want with the next OS.

January 20, 2026January 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

This popular Bose speaker is losing software support in a few weeks – but I can’t even be upset

Every consumer electronics company should follow Bose’s lead with how it’s handled its aging SoundTouch speaker.

January 20, 2026February 1, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I struggled with Hyprland for months, until this Arch-based distro fixed it

Omarchy skips hand-holding but delivers an efficient Hyprland setup for getting things done.

January 20, 2026February 18, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

This $30 keychain tool continues to impress me – why I take it everywhere now

The K3 Ultramulti EDC keychain tool is highly functional, combining a flashlight, laser pointer, and lighter into one convenient device.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, January 23, starting at 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, January 23 from 12:00 to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Microsoft issues emergency patch for latest Windows bugs – grab it ASAP

The out-of-band patch fixes a couple of annoying bugs added to Windows 11 and 10 by Microsoft’s January update.

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I asked six popular AIs the same trick questions, and every one of them hallucinated

Everyone knows AI chatbots can get things wrong, so I tested the leading ones to see which are the worst offenders.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Window Shadows Finally Arrive on COSMIC Desktop

System76 has updated the COSMIC Desktop with window shadows and consistent corner sizing across all applications, a change available on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS right now and coming to users on other Linux distributions soon. Both features apply the effects c…

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage – here’s how

A major power resource could be sitting in your driveway. Here’s how to use it properly.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Worried about AI privacy? This new tool from Signal’s founder adds end-to-end encryption to your chats

‘Confer can’t read them, train on them, or hand them over – because only you have access to them.’

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

This AirTag alternative has earned a permanent spot in my wallet (and works with Android)

Rolling Square’s AirCard Pro Dual features one of the loudest trackers I’ve tested, and has a nifty glow-up feature.

January 20, 2026March 26, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

This quirky little device solved my biggest gripe with my Apple Watch

If you’re struggling to keep your Apple Watch charged like I was, this charger by Iniu is a compelling power solution.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I used Claude Code to vibe code a Mac app in 8 hours, and it was more work than magic

The illusion vanished fast once I treated Claude Code like a remote junior developer.

January 20, 2026January 21, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Your travel tech bag needs this handy security upgrade that won’t break the bank

The ideal bag tracker needs to be hard to find – and remove. This $15 one is my top pick to start 2026.

January 20, 2026February 4, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Anker’s whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams – and it’s on sale now

Split between solar, battery, or generator backup for your home? Anker Solix E10 promises to do all three for you.

January 20, 2026March 23, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

The secret to USB port colors: Why your device feels slow in the wrong slot

Blue, black, orange, and more. Those colored USB ports aren’t random. Here’s what they tell you.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

What a Linux root user can do – and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

Remember, sudo is your friend.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open

After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Your KDE Plasma desktop is about to get a huge upgrade with 6.6 – what’s inside

The new KDE Plasma 6.6 release brings faster performance, stronger security, deeper customization, and more.

January 20, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

KDE Has A New Infinite Whiteboard Tool Work-In-Progress

Looking for an infinite whiteboard tool for Linux Desktop? KDE has one that’s in development! It’s Drawy, a free open-source C++ written application that aims to be a native-desktop alternative to the amazing web-based Excalidraw. This app provides a simple Qt6 and KDE Frameworks based user interface, for product managers, designers, and anyone who need […]