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BSD Release: GhostBSD 25.02

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The GhostBSD team has announced the release of GhostBSD 25.02, which is based on FreeBSD 14.3. The project’s latest version includes a new community spin: “We are excited to announce the…

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Zen Browser is What Mozilla Firefox Should Be

Mozilla Firefox is a solid web browser, but what if it was… Better? That question finds its answer in Zen Browser. Zen is a free, open-source Firefox fork available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It’s not new, having been around since 2024, …

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7 features the iPhone 17 needs – and yes, it starts with AI

The arrival of the Google Pixel 10 phones have set the stage for what we need from the iPhone 17.

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My 4 favorite Linux distros for streaming – and why choosing the right one makes a huge difference

If you stream a lot of content, you’ll want to use a Linux distribution with certain qualities. Here are my favorite distributions for streaming.

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Chase Summer Down Under: Speak at ‘Everything Open’ 2026

Dream of hitting the stage and the beach? Your chance to shine—and skip winter—starts with Everything Open in sunny Canberra. Applications close soon, so don’t let this opportunity melt away.
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You can now add AI images directly into LibreOffice documents – here’s how

There’s a new extension that adds Stable Diffusion to LibreOffice documents.

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I took this 360-degree camera around the world – why it’s still the most versatile gear I own

The Insta360 X5 is my go-to travel camera for its versatility and ease of use – and it’s currently $30 off for Labor Day.

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Happy Birthday, Linux

On August 25, Linux officially turns 34.

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parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20250822 (‘Петропавловск’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20250822 (‘Петропавловск’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  gnuparallel is sacred Unix magic

    — Dr. Dylan Beaudette, Soil Scientis ‪@dylanbeaudette.bsky.social

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The best HP laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested the best HP laptops, including lightweight and large-screen options. These are our favorites.

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I tested a Qi2.2 portable charger, and can’t recommend it to Pixel users enough

Qi2.2 offers faster wireless charging, and this power bank by Ugreen gives you future-proofing.

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Two subscription-free smart rings were just banned in the US – here’s what comes next

Oura’s biggest smart ring rivals were caught infringing on its form factor patent, and will no longer be available to purchase come October. Here’s how the competitors are responding.

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If 5% of AI projects succeed, then yours can too – and this is how

A look past the high AI failure rate shown by a new study highlights how successful businesses are following the right strategies to overcome AI barriers.

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A foldable iPhone in 2025? Probably not, but these 5 rumors bring the hype

Apple’s first iPhone Fold may be its most expensive yet, but it has the potential to significantly advance the foldable phone market.

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FOSS Force Launches New Tiered Sponsorships Program

FOSS Force is evolving on the business side, but our editorial commitment to open access, honest reporting, and the community remains unchanged. Find out how sponsorships are powering our next chapter.
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The 20+ best Labor Day deals live now: Last chance to save on Roborock, Bose, and more

Labor Day weekend is almost over, and we’ve rounded up our favorite sales and discounts, from Apple products to home appliances. Check out the best last-chance deals while you still have time to save.

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ChatGPT is reportedly scraping Google Search data to answer your questions – here’s how

OpenAI’s in-house tools have real-time answering blind spots. The company’s solution could be to patch it with Google’s search index.

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Changing these 6 settings on my Samsung TV greatly improved the performance

Most people stick with default TV settings, but if you own a Samsung, tweaking a few key options can significantly improve your picture quality.

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Changing these 6 settings on my Samsung TV greatly improved the performance

Most people stick with default TV settings, but if you own a Samsung, tweaking a few key options can significantly improve your picture quality.

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This rumored Apple Watch feature could fix one of my biggest unlocking annoyances

But you’ll probably have to wait until 2026 to use it.

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