Canonical takes over Flutter desktop maintenance

Google confirmed at Google I/O 2026 that Canonical is the new lead maintainer and ‘strategic steward’ of Flutter desktop for Windows, macOS and Linux. The announcement of an expanded partnership with Canonical came during the ‘What&#8…

ExpressVPN blows away the competition on security audits – but what do they mean?

Ever wonder what a VPN audit is or why they’re always announced to the public? Here’s why.

I ditched my office desktop PC for a gaming laptop, and it’s a serious productivity upgrade

The MSI Raider 16 Max HX combines powerful hardware with a revamped cooling system and a 240Hz OLED screen.

Steam Deck OLED is Absurdly Overpriced Now, Yet It Sold Out in North America Overnight

The handheld returned at $789 and $949, sold out in North America within 24 hours, and is now back with inconsistent availability.

Years of emergency prep taught me how to storm-proof my solar generators

With severe weather becoming more common, you need a plan before the lights go out. Here’s my approach.

I switched to MyRadar as my main Android Auto weather app and don’t regret it

There aren’t many weather apps for Android Auto, but there’s one that easily rises above the rest.

5 best practices for migrating to a new CRM

Switching CRMs risks data loss and workflow disruption. These five best practices keep things on track.

This Lenovo Yoga rivaled my MacBook Air in ways I didn’t expect it to

The Slim 7x (2026) has impressive performance improvements, but its target user – the modern professional – remains the same.

cloud-init: How to Set Up Ubuntu 26.04 Servers Automatically

The post cloud-init: How to Set Up Ubuntu 26.04 Servers Automatically first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Installing and configuring cloud-init on Ubuntu 26.04 makes it much easier to automate server setup, especially when work…

gnutrition @ Savannah: GNUtrition 0.33.0rc3

A test release of GNUtrition, 0.33.0rc3, is now available.

GNUtrition is free nutrition analysis software written for the GNU operating system. The USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS) is used as the source of food nutrient …

Distribution Release: Gnoppix Linux 26_6

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Andreas Mueller has announced the release of Gnoppix Linux 26_6, the latest version of the project’s privacy-focused and AI-optimised Linux distribution. This version is based on Debian’…

AI Model Release Tracker: Microsoft AI’s first reasoning model arrives

Not every new model is all it’s cracked up to be. Our tracker keeps each release in context with its peers, so you know which models are worth your time.

Perplexity launches Bumblebee: How its new read-only dev scanner differs from Chainguard

The AI company’s Bumblebee tool tackles your most urgent question after any supply‑chain advisory: Do your programmers have this malware installed?

Distribution Release: Rocky Linux 9.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Rocky Linux project has announced the release of Rocky Linux 9.8 which retains 1:1 compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The project’s release notes share highlights of the ne…

Euro-Office, Europe’s open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9

European tech firms will ship the first stable release of Euro-Office next month, giving governments and businesses worldwide a ready-to-run, sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

This 8TB SanDisk SSD just got another price cut at Best Buy – here’s why I’d recommend it

The price of SSDs has been skyrocketing, but you can still save nearly 64% on the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive external SSD from Best Buy right now – the lowest price we’ve seen.

Anthropic launches Opus 4.8, with honesty as its killer feature

Anthropic’s latest Claude model isn’t just faster or smarter. Opus 4.8 is being pitched as more honest, more careful, and better suited to complex coding projects.

Best Buy is selling the LG C5 OLED for nearly 50% off right now – and I highly recommend it

It may be a generation behind, but the LG C5 OLED TV still offers plenty of reasons to pick one up, especially at this price.

How to force Google AI Overviews to prioritize your favorite news sources

Google’s Preferred Sources feature is now available in AI Overviews and AI Mode, so you can add your favorite sites to your AI-powered searches.

NixOS 26.05 ‘Yarara’ Released with Systemd Initrd by Default and Major Infrastructure Updates

by George Whittaker

The NixOS project has officially released NixOS 26.05, codenamed “Yarara,” continuing the distribution’s unique approach to Linux system management through declarat…