Want a private ChatGPT alternative? How Proton’s Lumo 2.0 locks down your data, EU style

The maker of ProtonMail and ProtonVPN says its second-generation chatbot is never trained on user data.

I enabled Android’s new security feature that detects fake cell towers – here’s why

Connecting to the wrong network can put your data at risk. Android can warn you, but you’ll have to allow it first.

FSF Blogs: June GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring eighteen new GNU releases: Linux-libre, Direvent, and more!

Source: Planet GNU

Control Touchpad Scroll Speed in Ubuntu 26.04 | 24.04 [The Easy Way]

Want to adjust the touchpad 2-finger scrolling speed in Ubuntu 26.04, Ubuntu 24.04, Ubuntu 22.04 with default GNOME Desktop on Wayland? There’s now a free open-source application that provides a graphical user interface to do the things as easy as a few mouse clicks. GNOME, the popular desktop environment, that’s default in Ubuntu, Fedora, and […]

Firefox is adding Vulkan video decoding for Nvidia GPUs

Firefox is adding hardware-accelerated Vulkan Video decoding, saving Nvidia users on Linux the hassle of manually configuring the nvidia-vaapi-driver package. The change will be included in Firefox 153, out July 21, but it will not be enabled by defaul…

The new enterprise AI expert every company needs – and why

This role makes the difference between your business winning and losing in the age of AI.

How I stopped a massive WordPress spam attack with 4,700 lines of code in two days – thanks to Codex and Claude

Spam accounts overwhelmed my database. Claude found the weaknesses, Codex wrote the fixes, and I deployed a new defense.

Finally, I found a robot vacuum that leaves my two-year-old model in the dust

The Eufy Omni S2 improves on its predecessor with four times the suction power, and an odor-free mop roller.

Set Up a Local Caching DNS Resolver with Unbound on Rocky Linux 10

The post Set Up a Local Caching DNS Resolver with Unbound on Rocky Linux 10 first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Every time your server needs to look up a domain name, it sends a DNS request to another DNS resolver.
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FSF Blogs: LibrePhone update, organizing locally, and more in issue 48 of the digital Bulletin

Source: Planet GNU

Your old Android phone can be turned into a dashcam for free – how I did it in 5 easy steps

Want a dashcam? Before buying one, repurpose an old phone. It’s free, takes minutes, and works well.

Ubuntu’s ‘Myna’ project lets you talk instead of type – what is it?

Ubuntu is working on speech-to-text AI transcription so you can talk to type. It’s powered by project Myna. Here’s how it’ll work and why it’s adding it.
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, July 3, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, July 3 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

CachyOS June 2026 ISO Released with Hyprland Noctalia, Faster Performance, and Smarter System Tools

by George Whittaker

The CachyOS team has released the June 2026 ISO, delivering another feature-packed update for its Arch Linux-based distribution. Known for its aggressive performanc…

Lumo 2.0: Proton's Private Alternative to ChatGPT and Claude Just Got Better

The Lumo 2.0 Max model reportedly feels just as sharp as the latest offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic.

I’ve subscribed to Netflix and Peacock for years – but only one service is worth resubscribing to

Netflix has award-winning originals and a smart algorithm, but Peacock counters with live sports and a lower price.

Kubuntu Focus Goes Ultra

The Kubuntu Focus team has upped the performance ante of its M2 and Zr laptops with the latest, greatest CPUs from Intel.

Apple rushed to squash 29 bugs because AI is supercharging hackers – update ASAP

Software updates are rolling out now for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, bringing fixes that weren’t supposed to arrive so soon. Here’s why.

61% of US adults use AI for health information now – up from 2% in 2024

Patients are also three times more likely to trust AI in their doctor’s secure portal than a public chatbot.

Why ‘countdown mode’ is the task manager feature I can’t live without

This setting meshes perfectly with how my brain works, and I don’t miss deadlines anymore.