I’m taking my favorite portable vinyl player on all my summer trips, and it’s on sale right now

The Sound Burger is back from the ’80s to bring portability and a new listening experience to vinyl records. Plus, it’s $24 off on Amazon.

Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free – 8 WatchOS 26 features I’m using now

Apple Watch users can now upgrade to the WatchOS 26 public beta, which introduces several notable features and Apple’s Liquid Glass design.

BSD Release: OPNsense 25.7

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. OPNsense is a FreeBSD-based specialist operating system designed for firewalls and routers. The project’s latest release, OPNsense 25.7, introduces several changes to the user interface …

7 Free Open Source Apps to Watch Live TV in Linux Desktop

Looking for an app to watch live TV, movies, or other video contents through IPTV channels? Here I’m going to introduce some for you. IPTV, Internet Protocol television, is a service to deliver television content over the internet. There are quite a few applications support iptv playback. And, here I’m going to introduce some that […]

Slow internet speed on Linux? This 30-second fix makes all the difference

Flushing your DNS cache on Linux is an easy way to speed up your network. Here’s how to do it.

The best VPNs for businesses and teams of 2025: Expert tested

We tested the best VPNs for your business or team, whether your employees are in person, hybrid, or remote.

GitHub Wants the EU to Fund Open Source, But Who Should Really Pay?

GitHub is urging the EU to create a €350m fund for open source maintenance. But as Big Tech profits, should taxpayers be the ones to pay the tab?

You’re reading GitHub Wants the EU to Fund Open Source, But Who Should Really Pay?, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

Microsoft’s big AI update for Windows 11 is here – what’s new

Though many of the new features are designed for Copilot+ PCs, there’s much here for standard Windows 11 computers.

How to clear your Android phone cache (and give it a serious speed boost)

This change could make your device feel instantly faster and more responsive.

My favorite accessory kit for tinkerers has 180 modifications – and an unbeatable price tag

The Jakemy toolkit offers a comprehensive collection of tools for repairing computers, smartphones, tablets, eyeglasses, and similar devices.

I recommend these budget earbuds over pricier Bose and Sony models – here’s why

I’ve always been impressed by Earfun’s audio products, and the Clip earbuds continue that tradition, even when the sound profiler doesn’t quite get it right. You can grab a pair right now for 41% off.

Power bank slapped with a recall? Stop using it now – here’s why

Anker has had a couple of recalls recently. If you’re affected or simply wondering whether it’s safe to carry on using a recalled power bank, let’s consider the risks.

I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with this $700 Android phone for weeks – and didn’t regret it

The Redmagic 10 Air offers a compelling combination of power and style, making it a strong option for a daily phone—if you’re willing to accept some compromises.

Should you buy a portable AC to cool your home? My verdict after testing one this summer

With blazing heat, kids at home, and both parents working remotely, the EcoFlow Wave 3 has shifted from a luxury to a lifesaver.

4 things Proton’s privacy-first AI chatbot Lumo can do – and how to try it

The company behind Proton VPN has released an alternative to ChatGPT that isn’t trained on user data.

Deepin 25 GNU/Linux Released with Download Links, Mirrors and Torrents

Congratulations to Deepin Developers for the official release of Deepin OS 25!
Deepin is a beautiful, innovative, free/libre open source
software desktop operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux developed by
Wuhan Technology Group from China to…

My 10 favorite Linux distributions of all time, ranked

After using Linux for nearly 30 years, I’ve finally created a list of the best Linux distributions I’ve used since the beginning. Here they are.

Distribution Release: Liya 2.4

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Liya is an Arch Linux-based, rolling-release distribution. The project’s latest release is Liya 2.4 which introduces optimizations and responsiveness improvements. “The system is now opt…

Changing these 6 settings on my Roku TV significantly improved the performance

Clear your Roku TV’s cache with these quick, easy tips – and enjoy a noticeable performance boost in just minutes.

The fastest US mobile carriers and ISPs in 2025, ranked

Ookla ranked the top mobile carriers and internet providers in the US so far this year for their network performance. Where is yours on the list?