Your Kindle’s not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak – and I’ll show you how it’s done

You can transform your old Kindle – even a bricked device – into the ultimate open-source reader. Here’s how.

Little Snitch, the macOS network tool, is now available on Linux

A Linux version of Little Snitch, the iconic network monitoring tool for macOS, has been released. Little Snitch for Linux is written in Rust and uses eBPF for kernel-level traffic interception (this lets sandboxed code run inside the Linux kernel with…

FSF Blogs: Relicensing versus license compatibility

Relicensing and license compatibility are two important aspects of how
licensing works in the free software community. This article explains
both concepts, what they have in common, and how they differ.

Google to pay $135M settlement to Android phone users – how to claim your share if you qualify

The suit alleges that Google sent data over cellular connections without your permission. Here’s how to file a settlement claim to get paid.

How I find free books for my Kindle in 2026 – that I actually want to read

Amidst ebook price hikes, here’s how I’m building my library of free ebooks on my Kindle – and you can, too.

Amazon is ending support for 8 Kindle models next month: Is yours on the list?

Starting in May, you won’t be able to access the Kindle Store from your older device. Here are your best alternatives.

Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday sale starts this week: Here’s what to know

Home Depot is discounting everything from grills to patio furniture to outdoor power equipment. Here’s everything to know before you shop.

How a burner email can protect your inbox – setting one up one is easy and free

Using your primary email address everywhere can be risky. A temporary and disposable burner email address offers a safer alternative.

Does Acting Like Good Guys Actually Make Anthropic Good Guys?

Anthropic just dropped $1.5 million on the Apache Software Foundation. Is it paying back the open source world — or buying goodwill?
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Anthropic Just Handed Apache $1.5M to Secure the Open Source Stack AI Depends On

Apache Software Foundation’s Ruth Suehle says this kind of sustained investment is what keeps critical open source up and running.

The 101 best Amazon Prime Day 2023 deals: Live updates

Follow along as ZDNET finds the best deals on tech and more during this year’s Amazon Prime Day sale in real time.

Forget Shokz: I tried the Suunto Spark earbuds for a month, and they’ve sold me on air conduction

Suunto’s new air-conduction earbuds have replaced my bone-conduction headphones during workouts – and they sound better, too.

I spent two years testing wind power at home – here’s why solar is still my preferred source

My hands-on testing reveals the biggest caveats of using wind power, some of which are less obvious than others.

Sonos Play vs Sonos Move 2: Why I’d go with the $200 cheaper Bluetooth speaker

Can’t decide between the Sonos Play and Move 2? It’s easy for me. One is far less expensive, has a 24-hour battery, and a IP67 rating.

How I cut my power bill with IFTTT automation – in 4 simple steps

I sync my smart thermostat with off-peak hour rates to reduce electricity costs. It’s not as complicated as it sounds.

I found a hidden Google Photos tool that makes clearing storage feel less like a chore

Google Photos now lets you swipe left and right to keep or delete photos and clear up space, though it’s Android-only.

health @ Savannah: GNU Health control center 5.0.3 released

Dear community

I’m happy to announce the release of the gnuhealth-control version 5.0.3

This version fixes some dependency issues in the context of the the initial HIS instance creation.

For more information about the GNU Health Control cent…

Whatever you do, don’t buy cheap DisplayPort cables for your PC – here’s why

The smallest manufacturing error can cause big issues with your PC. Here’s how to prevent it from happening in the first place.

PyTorch Foundation Expands Its Open Source AI Portfolio With Helion and Safetensors

Meta’s Helion and Hugging Face’s Safetensors are now hosted projects under the PyTorch umbrella.

Glass UI Is Making a Comeback on Linux — Thanks to KDE

For those who never warmed up to Breeze, Oxygen and Air are shaping up to be compelling alternatives again.