| by Arround The Web

Microsoft announces sweeping Windows changes – but no apologies

Microsoft’s Windows boss just sent out a long non-apology to frustrated Windows 11 users, promising big changes. Here’s a translation of what you can really expect.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

This gadget lets you use your own Bluetooth headphones on a plane – and it’s on sale

The AirFly Pro 2 is on sale. Here’s why you need it.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

OpenAI’s rumored ‘superapp’ could finally solve one of my biggest issues with ChatGPT

Commentary: OpenAI reportedly wants one app for everything, and I’m here for it.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

How I used Gemini to replace YouTube’s missing comment alerts – in under an hour

With Gemini and a simple Python script, I rebuilt YouTube email alerts. Now I won’t miss another comment. Here’s how you can do the same.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

The best Amazon Spring Sale Bluetooth devices that make life easier

Discover my favorite practical Bluetooth gadgets on sale now for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t miss these deals (save up to 40%).

Read More
| by Arround The Web

If the Fire Phone returns, Amazon can’t ignore its biggest weakness

A new Fire Phone may be in the works – here’s hoping Amazon avoids its past mistakes.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

Distribution Release: Parted Magic 2026_03_20

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Parted Magic project has published a new version, 2026_03_20, which introduces new tools. “An all-new Mount GUI and integrated File Manager are directly tied to the Mounter, deliveri…

Read More
| by Arround The Web

How to share your location on Android: 5 quick and easy ways – including by text

Share your current or live location from your Android phone in seconds, using the apps you already have installed.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

Is an M5 MacBook Pro worth upgrading from an M1 model? What the numbers tell us

The M5 MacBook Pro brings some impressive performance gains, but not everyone needs to upgrade. Here’s how it compares to the M1 model.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

Chainguard is racing to fix trust in AI-built software – here’s how

Chainguard is expanding beyond open-source security to protect open-core software, AI agent skills, and GitHub Actions.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

Play a Video as Lock Screen Wallpaper in Ubuntu (GNOME)

Want to set a video as animated background for your lock screen? Here’s an extension to do the job for GNOME. For Linux desktop, there’s a free open-source python app to set video wallpaper. Now there’s a new app to do the job for the lock screen, though only for Gnome. This is implemented by […]

Read More
| by Arround The Web

Systemd’s New Feature Brings Age Verification Option to Linux

The optional birthDate field gives other projects a standardized data source for age verification compliance.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

System76 Redesigns Thelio Mira as a Liquid‑Cooled Linux Desktop

System76’s new Thelio Mira keeps the base specs close to Prime but leans on cooling, power headroom, and expandability to court GPU‑heavy Linux workloads.
The post System76 Redesigns Thelio Mira as a Liquid‑Cooled Linux Desktop appeared first on FOSS F…

Read More
| by Arround The Web

The best streaming deals right now: Paramount+, Roku sticks, and more

Cut the cord and stream for less with some of the best deals we’ve seen so far this year on popular streaming services and devices during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

You’re being tracked online – 9 easy ways to stop the surveillance

Stop feeding online businesses your data and prevent both surveillance and tracking with our updated step-by-step guide.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

7 WFH gadgets that improved my home office – Last chance for sale prices

As a remote worker, I’d recommend these WFH essentials even if they weren’t marked down for Amazon’s Spring Sale. Here’s your last chance for discounts.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

DeadBeef 1.10.2 added MPRIS Plugin for Remote Playback Control

DeadBeef, the lightweight music player application for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 1.10.2 version few days ago. This free open-source music player released version 1.10.1 last week with new Lyrics Viewer plugin. User can enable “Design” mode and add Lyrics widget to show the lyrics for the song being played. The plugin however only […]

Read More
| by Arround The Web

Vykar is a New Open Source Backup Tool That's Faster Than Borg, Restic, and Kopia

The BorgBase team has cooked up a new open source backup client written in Rust.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

I gave DeleteMe a try after falling victim to multiple data breaches – here’s how it’s paid off

Tools like DeleteMe help remove your personal info online. Here’s what they get right – and wrong.

Read More
| by Arround The Web

AI will accelerate tech job growth – former Tesla president explains where and why

Venture capitalist Jon McNeill foresees growing demand for humans to sustain complex AI infrastructure and architecture.

Read More