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LibreOffice Drives Europe’s Open Source Shift: A Growing Push for Digital Sovereignty

by George Whittaker

LibreOffice is increasingly at the center of Europe’s push toward open-source adoption and digital independence. Backed by The Document Foundation, the widely used …

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The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

Opinion: Worried about warrantless phone searches in the US? Here’s what legal experts say is your best defense now.

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GIMP 3.2.2 Released with UI/UX Improvements & Bug Fixes [PPA Updated]

GIMP, the popular GTK-based image editor, released new 3.2.2 version few days ago for Linux, Windows, and macOS. This is the first maintenance update for the 3.2 major release that was introduced 2 weeks ago. And, it features mainly bug-fixes, UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) improvements. First, GIMP dropped 32-bit Windows support since […]

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Meta Ray-Bans vs. Optics: Why glasses wearers should consider the new model

The new Optics smart glasses might be the first pair of Meta Ray-Bans you can wear all day. Here’s why.

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The overselling of AI – and how to resist it

Simply dropping AI into an operation will not deliver positive results without significant work behind the scenes.

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I replaced my Sony WH-1000XM6 with the AirPods Max 2 for a week – and didn’t miss a beat

Review: Apple’s latest over-ear headphones have arrived, but they’re probably not what you were hoping for in a successor.

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Proton Workspace boasts privacy-first alternative to Google, Microsoft

Available today, the VPN provider’s productivity suite also includes Proton Meet for end-to-end encrypted video conferencing.

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We still highly recommend these 3 older laptop models – especially while they’re on sale

Amazon’s Spring Sale has concluded. Grab last-minute deals on these high-performing older laptops before it’s too late.

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"I No Longer Have the Passion" Ubuntu MATE Creator Wants to Hand Over Project

Martin Wimpress is looking to handover the project due to lack of time and interests.

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This privacy-first chatbot is taking off – here’s why and how to try it

Users are flocking to Duck.ai. Is it a reaction to increasing concerns about AI companies and privacy? Here’s what you should know.

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I customized an Arch-based distro my way in under 5 minutes – and it’s glorious

Thanks to the Prism Linux installer, I curated exactly the software I wanted and achieved the dream of out-of-the-box experiences.

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Don’t ignore your desktop PC’s empty M.2 slots – they’re more useful than you think

M.2 slots aren’t just for storage; you can get more use out of your desktop with some initial investment.

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I replaced my outdoor Bluetooth speakers with a wired audio system, and don’t regret it

Review: The Polk Audio Atrium 5 speakers pair a sleek, minimalist design with full weatherproofing, delivering crisp, dynamic sound.

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GNOME 50 dropped support for accessing Google Drive files

If you’re used to accessing your Google Drive in the Nautilus file manager, a heads-up that the feature is no longer available in GNOME 50, which is the desktop version the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS uses. While GNOME Online Accounts (GOA) integra…

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My favorite smart notebook for to-do lists is currently on sale

The Boox Note Air 5C is an E Ink tablet that acts as a journal, personal planner, note-taker, and more, and you can get a deal on a bundle during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.

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FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Milan, Italy

May 9, 2026 at 12:45 CEST

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I tested the ‘survival computer’ that has all the offline utility you need – including AI

If you were ever curious how you’d stay informed and empowered without a network connection, Project NOMAD is for you.

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A dozen travel gadgets that can upgrade your spring break (and they’re on sale)

Traveling soon? Scoop up these nifty gadgets ahead of your travels for less during the last days of Amazon’s Spring Sale.

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FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

May 30, 2026 at 10:15 WEST

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Distribution Release: Elive 3.8.50

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Elive project has pubished a new stable release of its Debian-based distribution featuring the Englightenment desktop. The new version uses Debian 12 (Old Stable) as a base and offer…

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