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July 28, 2025August 17, 2025 | by Arround The Web

Changing these 12 settings on my Android phone extended its battery life by hours

Say goodbye to battery anxiety – these 12 expert tips will help you maximize your Android phone’s battery life.

July 28, 2025July 30, 2025 | by Arround The Web

Why the best fix for headless server frustration might be a little box named Comet

Struggling with monitors and mice crowding your server rack? This $90 device could be the remote-access solution your home lab or NVR setup has been missing.

July 28, 2025August 6, 2025 | by Arround The Web

I switched to the Dell 14 Premium for two weeks, and it made my XPS laptop look bad

The latest Dell 14 Premium picks up where the XPS model left off, as a sleek and modern workstation for professionals and power users.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

Internet running slow? 3 things I always check first for faster Wi-Fi speeds at home

Here’s how to tweak your router settings for a faster internet connection – no pricey new hardware required.

July 28, 2025August 19, 2025 | by Arround The Web

Should you buy a refurbished iPad in 2025? I did the math so you don’t have to

Back Market sells verified refurbished tech at lower prices than new – but is it worth it? Here’s what to consider.

July 28, 2025August 6, 2025 | by Arround The Web

5 command line backup tools every Linux user should use for desktops and servers

Whether you’re running Linux on a desktop or a server, backups are essential to keeping your data safe and accessible. These command-line tools work well for both environments.

July 28, 2025July 29, 2025 | by Arround The Web

I use Edge as my default browser – but its new AI mode is unreliable and annoying

Microsoft just added a bunch of new features into the AI-powered Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. But can it really compete with Google and Perplexity? I tried it to find out.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

You won’t regret buying these two Moft MagSafe accessories for your iPhone – here’s why

Moft’s MagSafe tripod and wallet accessories instantly upgrade your device, and I love them for maximizing my iPhone’s function.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

This $200 Motorola phone has no business being this good for the price

I’ve been testing the Moto G 2025 for a few weeks and have come to appreciate its multi-day battery life and surprisingly capable cameras.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

This Reddit user’s Pixel 6a reportedly caught fire, after Google’s update – what you need to know

The user hadn’t taken advantage of Google’s battery replacement offer, but did have an update on their phone that was supposed to prevent this specific occurrence.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

My phone struggled to get signal: These 5 quick fixes instantly improved its reception

Restarting is always a good fallback, but before you get to that point, there are other steps you can take if you’re off the grid and disconnected.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

Got a suspicious Amazon refund text? Don’t click the link – it’s a scam

The FTC is warning about deceptive text messages that try to steal your payment or account info by dangling an Amazon refund.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

One of the best color E Ink tablets I’ve tested is not made by Kobo or Boox, and it’s on sale

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft brings a smooth color display to your favorite books, and its bright screen looks great outdoors, even in direct sunlight. Plus, the Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is 10% off right now.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

This Arch-based Linux distro has a clean, privacy-focused experience for tinkerers

Got a spare computer laying around? Liya Linux is a take on Arch Linux you should definitely install and try.

July 28, 2025 | by Arround The Web

FreeBSD Promises a Full Desktop Installer

FreeBSD has lacked an option to include a full desktop environment during installation.

July 28, 2025 | by Scott Kilroy

How Flatpak, AppImage, and Snap are changing software distribution

Modern-day package systems solve some problems posed by classic formats like DEB and RPM. We look at Flatpak, AppImage, and Snap and describe how they differ.

July 28, 2025 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-07-28 11:06:33

Chronicler Zack Brown reports on isolating patch submissions by type, and quantum security.

July 28, 2025 | by Scott Kilroy

Linux Magazine Full Feed 2025-07-28 11:06:29

Nate explores the top FOSS including the latest bookmarking service, a fish-themed maze game, and some promising offerings from Microsoft.

July 28, 2025 | by Scott Kilroy

Custom-built security tools

The Debian-based Securonis Linux features a comprehensive set of graphical security tools. We talk to its creator about some of its custom features.

July 28, 2025 | by Scott Kilroy

The Kettle Boils

Several years ago, the Linux crowd was spending a lot of time waiting for Linux to arrive and explode onto the general PC consumer market. Every year was supposed to be "the year of the Linux desktop." Ubuntu, in particular, had grand ambitio…