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I use this 30-second routine to fix sluggish Samsung smartwatches – and it works every time

Here’s an easy and fast Galaxy Watch trick that fixes battery drain and performance issues.

Incogni vs. DeleteMe: I compared the two best data removal services, and there’s a clear winner

Incogni and DeleteMe are data removal services that can help you lock down your data, but they specialize in different areas. Read on to discover which service will suit you best.

Report: 70% of iPhone users considering an upgrade to iPhone 17 – and it’s not AI related

The iPhone 17 is almost here. Are you upgrading?

GIMP 3.1.4 Dev Release Adds Link Layers, Vector Support

A new development release of GIMP, the open-source image editor, is available for testing. Like all development builds, features introduced here will — barring any upsets — ship in the next stable release, GIMP 3.2. The GIMP 3.1.4 snapshot includes two…

I use these 3 hidden Pixel camera features for better videos instantly

I film often, and sometimes I do it with my phone. With the latest release of the Android Camera app, my mobile videos can look even better.

Dolby Vision 2 has arrived, but you don’t have to replace your TV for a new one yet

The new format introduces two big upgrades and fixes one major complaint.

Gedit Would Like It If You Contribute Some Spare Change

One of the kindest and gentlest appeals for a donation we’ve ever seen. It’s almost shy, actually.
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NVIDIA 580.82.07 Supports NVIDIA Smooth Motion on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs

NVIDIA 580.82.07 graphics driver for Linux is now available for download with NVIDIA Smooth Motion support on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs and bug fixes.
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Why you should delete your browser extensions right now – or do this to stay safe

You have options, but the truth is, trusting browser extensions is getting harder.

How DevOps Teams Are Redefining Reliability with NixOS and OSTree-Powered Linux

by George Whittaker

This article explores how modern DevOps teams are redefining stability and reproducibility in production environments by embracing truly unchangeable operating syst…

This one small feature makes this travel charger my favorite for business trips

Ugreen’s Nexode 65W charger has two ports and a retractable USB-C cable, yet it still delivers 65W of power.

I asked AI to modify mission-critical code, and what happened next haunts me

This seriously raised the hairs on the back of my neck.

I tried to destroy this $45 power bank (including driving over it with a tractor) – it refused to break

The Elecom Nestout power bank is one of the toughest power banks I’ve tested.

Finally, an AirTag alternative that fits my wallet and works well with Android phones

$20 is a price worth paying for peace of mind and a snug fit.

3 Android calendar apps not made by Google – and why they crush Google Calendar

I’ve been wanting to replace Google Calendar as my go-to calendar app. These alternatives aren’t just drop-ins; they’re outright superior.

Arch Linux Installer’s LVM (Logical Volume Manager) Support Is Out of Beta

Archinstall 3.0.10 Arch Linux menu-based installer is now available for download with stable LVM (Logical Volume Manager) support and other changes.
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I tried Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds’ AI noise cancelling, and can’t go back to regular ANC

Bose isn’t investing in the generative AI front, but instead using its AI budget for a much more vital feature.

Marshall’s latest sound systems are making me reconsider splurging on Bose

Following the release of its well-received flagship soundbar, Marshall expands its home audio lineup with another soundbar and an external subwoofer.

‘2.5 billion Gmail users at risk’? Entirely false, says Google

Worried about that massive Gmail hack? Don’t be. Here’s what really happened.

Compile FFmpeg 8.0 in Ubuntu with NVIDIA GPU Acceleration

This is a step by step guide shows how to manually compile & install FFmpeg 8.0 from source with NVIDIA GPU acceleration support through cuda-nvcc and enable-libnpp in Ubuntu 24.04 & 22.04. FFmpeg 8.0 so far is the latest version of this popular multi-media library, that features APV and ProRes RAW decoders, hardware accelerated VP9 […]