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Distribution Release: OmegaLinux 2026.02.21

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The developers of OmegaLinux have announced a brand new release, version 2026.02.21. Formerly based on Lubuntu, the new version is a complete rebuild of the project’s lightweight Linux d…

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Serious About Learning Linux? Get 15 O'Reilly Linux and DevOps eBooks for Under $25

From command line to Kubernetes and Terraform, this bundle covers a lot!

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I replaced my old car charger with this Qi2 device – for less than $20

This ESR Qi2 car charger juices up your phone while holding it securely, even on bumpy roads.

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Octave 11.1.0 Released with 11 New Functions & Better HiDPI Support

GNU Octave, the free open-source scientific programming language, released new major 11.1.0 version yesterday. This is the first release in version 11, that introduced many new functions, performance improvements, and some UI changes. First, the new version updated the user interface with new Editor Files tab for the built-in File Browser, option to toggle start-up […]

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You’re cleaning your desktop PC wrong: 5 cheap and easy ways to maintain it

Cleaning your PC will keep your hardware running smoothly for years. Here’s how I recommend doing so.

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The best WordPress hosting services of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

WordPress makes website management a breeze, and you don’t need any coding experience. Set up a WordPress-based website with our recommended hosting providers of 2026.

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FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending February 20, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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A Powerful To-Do App for Android That Collects Absolutely None of Your Data

It handles time tracking, Jira sync, and Pomodoro timers without going after its users' data.

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Ghostty terminal is finally adding scrollbar support

Ghostty’s most-thumbed feature request is finally being answered. Yup, scrollbar support is finally coming in Ghostty 1.3 for Linux and macOS.
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These top 30 AI agents deliver a mix of functions and autonomy

A handful hog the headlines, but many function-specific agents are available to developers and users. MIT’s latest study explores the broader agentic ecosystem.

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Why mini PCs are suddenly a smarter buy than expensive laptops – this model is proof

Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Mini X is a compact PC with efficient everyday performance, making it a worthwhile alternative to today’s desktops and laptops.

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I put a privacy screen on my Galaxy S25 Ultra but quickly regretted it – here’s why

Although I like the extra security, I’m not sold on the underlying limitations.

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Chaos Comes to KDE in KaOS

KaOS devs are making a major change to the distribution, and it all comes down to one system.

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Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 10: I compared the two midrange phones, and this model wins

The Google Pixel 10a may not be the upgrade you expected, but it beats the more expensive Pixel 10 in key ways.

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You can control your Linux PC from your Android phone – here’s how

There’s no limit to the cool things you can do with KDE Connect. Here’s how to get started.

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These $70 headphones are the reason why I take budget options more seriously now

The CMF Headphone Pro are my new pick for the best headphones under $100. Here’s why they rock.

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Fact-checking Google’s AI Overviews just got a little easier – here’s how

Both AI Overviews and AI Mode now display handy pop-up links to the original sources, so you can easily check them out to verify the AI-based information.

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Rudra is a new keyboard-driven launcher for GNOME Shell

The world isn’t short on keyboard-based Linux launchers. Albert, Ulauncher, rofi and GNOME Do (if you’re old enough to remember that one) are among those I’ve written about in the past. Rudra is a new spin on this old staple – albeit …

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I tested Google Docs’ new AI audio summaries, and they’re a massive time-saver

Sit back and relax while Gemini reads you the summary of a document in Google Docs.

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Transmission 4.1.1 Released with Many Fixes [Ubuntu PPA Updated]

Transmission, the default BitTorrent client for Ubuntu, released new 4.1.1 version hours ago. This is the first maintenance update that includes 20+ fixes for the bugs found in the last 4.1.0 version and some performance improvements. And, all users are encouraged to upgrade to this version. First, this version fixed some crashes issues found in […]

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