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This local AI quickly replaced Ollama on my Mac – here’s why

If you’re going to use AI, running it locally is the way to go, and GPT4All makes is surprisingly easy.

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Think You're Digitally Sovereign? Red Hat Built a Tool to Find Out

It is open source, vendor-neutral, and free to self-host.

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The best phones of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

These are the best phones of 2026 from Samsung, Apple, and Google – all thoroughly tested and competing for the top spot.

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We battery-tested 17 popular phones in the lab – this model beat Apple and Samsung

For ZDNET’s latest Lab Award, we tested the top mainstream phones to find out which one had the best battery life.

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I put away my Samsung S25 Ultra after battery-testing this surprise Android phone

With the OnePlus 15, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL in my pockets, here’s how one stood out and earned itself a ZDNET Lab award.

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FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, February 20, starting at 12:00 EST (17:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, February 20 from 12:00 to 15:00 EST (17:00 to 20:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

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Finally, a technical advancement to my favorite old-school measuring tool – and it’s on sale

The Mileseey Xtape1 is a full-on laser-enabled measuring computer. Here’s how I use it.

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The best VPN services for iPad in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best VPNs for Apple iPad tablets, that offer rapid speeds, stable connections, and easy-to-use apps.

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Inside Google’s AI plan to end Android developer toil – and speed up innovation

I spoke with Sam Bright, VP and GM of Google Play and Developer Ecosystem, about how Gemini’s expansion in Android Studio can help human devs do more faster – and better.

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Google’s new Pixel 10a may be the affordable iPhone alternative I’ve been waiting for

The Pixel 10a arrives with a flatter design, new camera tricks, and satellite emergency support.

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6 top free secure DNS services I trust – and why I always encrypt my web browsing

I’ve tested many DNS services for decades. These are the ones I actually trust to help me stay private online.

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Audible’s new Read & Listen tool can double the number of books you finish – here’s how

In addition to listening to books, you can now also read them on the Audible app.

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KDE Plasma 6.6 Released! New Initial Setup & OCR Support in Spectacle

After almost 4 months of development, KDE announced the new major 6.6 version of its Plasma desktop yesterday. The new version of this popular Linux desktop environment introduced a new on-screen keyboard (aka virtual keyboard), that will be automatically enabled when there’s no real keyboard detected. Spectacle, the built-in screenshot tool now has OCR support. […]

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Need Help Remembering Linux Commands? Try Brief

If you’ve been looking for an app to help you get to know Linux commands, Brief is a great option.
The post Need Help Remembering Linux Commands? Try Brief appeared first on FOSS Force.

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90% of AI projects fail – here are 3 ways to ensure yours doesn’t

With AI spending forecast to reach $2.52 trillion in 2026, Gartner recommends focusing on building capacity, creating partnerships and avoiding random exploration.

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8 Years Later, Linux-based AsteroidOS 2.0 is Here to Add New Life to Your Old Smartwatch

The AsteroidOS 2.0 release aims to provide a stable, beautiful base for people who want an open smartwatch today, and an interesting project for developers who want to experiment, learn and contribute.

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Is this $99 Android tablet better than my iPad Pro? Here’s what caught me off guard

The 11-inch Blackview Tab 90 (2025) makes for a surprisingly good media device.

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These slick desktop speakers sound as good as they look (and the price is right)

The Edifier QR65 desktop speakers have some surprisingly immersive audio – made better by their approachable price point.

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This solar Bluetooth speaker solved my biggest issue with backyard entertaining

With ‘infinite’ battery life and booming audio, the Lodge Solar Speaker 4 Series 2 is my new favorite party guest.

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Should anyone buy Apple’s Thunderbolt 5 cables when Satechi’s cheaper alternative exists?

The Satechi Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable is a fantastic cable at a palatable price. I put it through a tester to see how it stacks up.

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