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I stopped waiting 30 days for my Android phone to delete files automatically – here’s why

Android keeps deleted files in the Trash for a month’s time, but I don’t wait that long. Here’s why I clear them manually.

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Prime Day 2026 is coming in June and will be 4 days long – here’s what Amazon just unveiled

The retailer just revealed the sale dates for Amazon Prime Day, which is set to kick off June 23.

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I compared Claude Opus 4.8 with 4.7 in a 10-round honesty test – and a legal prompt broke it

The latest models were pitted against coding, medical, finance, and legal traps, then I cross-checked the results with multiple AIs.

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Shotcut 26.6 Beta added Initial OpenFX & VST2 Filters Support

Shotcut, the free open-source MLT based video editor, released the 26.6 Beta version today. The new version of this Qt video editor introduced some new experimental features, Vulkan in FFmpeg, external monitor improvements, and various bug-fixes. First, shotcut 26.6 added new –experimental command line option. When you starts it with that option, you’ll see a […]

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I compared ChatGPT and Gemini’s AI image generation – and a single prompt tweak made a big difference

Having trouble getting the right image out of ChatGPT, Gemini, or another AI tool? Follow this prompt for higher-impact results.

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Want to be a Linux pro like me? Master these 8 skills first

I’ve been using Linux since 1997. If you intend to climb the hierarchical ladder of Linux users, then there are things you’ll need to learn along the way.

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AlmaLinux Day is Coming to Hollywood's Backyard This July

Expect a new AlmaLinux edition built for media and entertainment workflows to make its debut at the July 18 event.

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KDE Linux is Coming Along Nicely, Ditching the AUR and Tightening Up Security

The project’s May update also brings a better build system and replaces KWalletManager with the new KeepSecret app.

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Install Rocky Linux 10 Remotely via RDP on a Headless Server

The post Install Rocky Linux 10 Remotely via RDP on a Headless Server first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .Rocky Linux 10 replaced VNC with RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) for remote graphical installations, so if you’ve got…

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Play Catan in your terminal with El Poblador, a FOSS clone

El Poblador is a fully playable Settlers of Catan clone that runs entirely in your terminal. Written in Go by developer vicho, El Poblador is a compete rendition of the iconic competitive board game, which is all about resources, trading, building sett…

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Nicole Ozer Becomes EFF’s Executive Director as Cohn Returns to the Courtroom

After more than a quarter century at the helm of key digital rights battles, Cindy Cohn hands leadership to veteran ally Nicole Ozer while plotting a return to the courtroom.
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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, June 5, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, June 5 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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Distribution Release: MocaccinoOS 26.06

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The MocaccinoOS development team has announced the release of MocaccinoOS 26.06, the latest version of the project’s set of Gentoo-based Linux distributions featuring a number of popular…

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This $4 router reboot timer is the cheap internet fix I didn’t know I needed – and it works reliably

I’ve tried so many methods to reboot my router, but the best solution costs less than a cup of Joe.

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I tried the latest MX Linux version on my PC, and it made the system look and feel like new

MX Linux has released a version that includes features and software, making it a brilliant option for the latest systems.

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I turned my Android Auto setup into a gaming hub with 4 free apps – and don’t regret it

In addition to the built-in Gamesnacks, these titles will help time pass more quickly when you’re parked.

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Home Depot will give you a free Ryobi power tool with this battery deal – and I recommend it

Save 57% on this Ryobi lithium-ion battery set for your power tools, and get the tool of your choice totally free.

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Flathub bans AI-coded apps and automated submissions

You’ll have to sift through fewer vibe-coded apps on Flathub in future, as the store has announced a policy change on software made using AI tools. Flathub, the de-facto place to find and install Flatpak applications, is banning the use of “AI” c…

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My 7 essential laptop-bag items after decades of working remotely

Have gear, will travel: Here are the gadgets and trinkets powering my mobile office for the rest of the year.

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I finally bought the Transmit MacOS app, and that 16x faster transfer speed is just the beginning

If you spend a good amount of time transferring files to and from your MacOS machine, do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Transmit.

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