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I’ve tested so many desktop AI tools, but Hermes with Ollama is my new favorite – here’s why

Local AI is the way to go, and Hermes with open-source Ollama is my preferred setup right now.

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KaOS Releases First Dinit-Based ISO, but It's Not Ditching Systemd Entirely

The distro ditches systemd as the init system while keeping some key components around.

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The 30+ best Prime Day robot vacuum deals I’d buy (after testing dozens of them)

Skip the fake sales: Check out our expert-vetted list of the absolute best Prime Day 2026 robot vacuum and mop deals worth your money today.

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Ubuntu MATE Will Quite Possibly Have 26.10 Release

Ubuntu MATE, the official Ubuntu flavor features MATE desktop environment, will quite possibly have a 26.10 release few months later in October! As you may know, the prior team lead stepped down thus there’s no Ubuntu MATE 26.04 LTS release. Many users asked about how to upgrade if there was no 26.04 release, and/or the […]

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I always change these 7 phone privacy settings on every new device – here’s why

Your phone holds a lot of personal information, from where you go to who you talk to every day. Here’s how to limit who can access your data and when.

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HandBrake 1.11.2 Released with WebM MIME Type Support for Linux

HandBrake, the free open-source video transcoder, released new 1.11.2 version a few days ago. The new version of this popular application features some improvements for Windows, Linux, and macOS support, library updates, and several bug-fixes. First, the new version updated to FFmpeg 8.0.2 for audio/video decoding and applying filters. And, it updated the SVT-AV1 AV1 […]

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Good News For Linux Terminal Junkies! Proton Drive Now Has a CLI

Something to work with before the GUI client for Linux drops.

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The best laptop cooling pads of 2026: Expert tested

We tested the best laptop cooling pads to keep your device running smooth with powerful cooling, RGB lights, high RPM and more.

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Distribution Release: Alpine Linux 3.24.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Alpine Linux development team has announced the release of Alpine Linux 3.24.0, a significant update of the project’s independently-developed, general purpose Linux distribution desi…

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GNU Taler news: Confidentiality and the digital euro

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Firefox for Android adding Google Integrity checks

Mozilla is added support for Google’s Play Integrity API, known for blocking users of custom ROMs from accessing banking apps, to Firefox for Android. According to a resolved issue in Mozilla’s public tracker, a new lib-integrity-googl…

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Distribution Release: SysLinuxOS 13.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Franco Conidi has announced the release of SysLinuxOS 13.2, an updated build of the project’s Debian-based distribution made primarily for system integrators and network administrators. …

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Some of the best Amazon Prime Day SSD and storage deals are still live – Samsung, WD, and more

I track SSD deals, and found huge markdowns from top brands for Amazon Prime Day.

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I just saved $180 a year on my Google AI plan without losing my Drive storage – here’s how

Google AI Plus just got cheaper, and it’s the easiest way to reduce my Google One bill without giving up cloud storage or AI.

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I tested the best MacOS alternative on Linux again – and it even mimics Liquid Glass now

PearOS has been promising to become the MacOS of Linux for some time now, and the latest release just might deliver.

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Anthropic’s new Claude Fable 5 is a nerfed Mythos with guardrails attached

Claude Fable 5 brings Mythos-class AI coding power to general users, but with cybersecurity guardrails, fallback models, and pricing that could make developers think twice.

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Last chance for the best Prime Day TV deals: Samsung, Sony, and more

Prime Day 2026 is almost over, but you still have time to save thousands on TV deals from LG, Samsung, and Sony all thoroughly vetted and tested by our experts.

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US workers are the world’s biggest AI skeptics – and it’s not just about job loss

More than half of US desk workers consider themselves AI skeptics, while emerging economies trust AI more, according to recent studies.

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ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.7 Lets You Generate Files Using AI

The update also adds DeepSeek, xAI, and Google AI support alongside a revamped form-filling experience.

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Amazon Prime members can buy a car online now – and get a $1,500 gift card

Amazon is now partnering with local dealerships to help you buy, sell, or lease your car – and Prime members can get a big gift card when they do.

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