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Best Non-Violent Games Available on Steam for Linux Users

This one is for the nonchalant Linux gamers in the house.

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50+ Windows keyboard shortcuts that I can no longer work without (even on older versions)

These essential keyboard shortcuts can save you time and speed up your work.

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FFmpeg 8.0 Released with Native APV and ProRes RAW Decoder

FFmpeg, the popular free open-source multimedia library, released new major 8.0 version almost a year since the last 7.1. The new FFmpeg 8.0, codename “Huffman”, added native decoding support for Samsung’s Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec, Apple’s ProRes RAW, Sanyo LD-ADPCM, RealVideo 6.0, G.728, and ADPCM IMA Xbox. It also added encoding support for APV […]

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Are these ‘crush-proof’ Bluetooth speakers legit? I took them into the wild, and here’s my verdict

If your current Bluetooth speakers can’t handle your adventurous lifestyle, Turtlebox offers two rugged options built to take a beating.

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Worried about AI’s soaring energy needs? Avoiding chatbots won’t help – but 3 things could

Your ChatGPT query isn’t the problem. We break down all your AI, energy, and emissions questions, plus offer tips on how to use AI as responsibly as possible.

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FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending August 22, 2025

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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The best AirTag alternative for Samsung users is currently 30% off

Both the single pack and the four pack for the Galaxy SmartTag2 have received significant discounts over at Samsung’s website.

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Aviator is a Fast, User-Friendly App for AV1 Video Encoding on Linux

Heard of the AV1 (AOMedia Video 1) codec? Chances are you have, as this open source, royalty-free video compression standard is championed by the likes of Google, Netflix, Amazon, and even Apple. All for a very good reason (beyond the anyone-is-free-to…

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Distribution Release: MiniOS 5.0.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. MiniOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution which strives to be lightweight, modular, versatile and customisable. The project’s latest version, 5.0.0, is based on Debian 13. “New foundat…

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I gave iPadOS 26 a full summer trial – my verdict on using it as a MacBook alternative

This software upgrade feels like the one a lot of iPad enthusiasts have been waiting for.

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Arch Linux remains under attack as DDoS enters week 2 – here’s a workaround

Something mysterious is happening to the popular Linux distro’s website. Here’s what we know so far.

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You can learn AI for free with these new courses from Anthropic

Back-to-school season is here. These courses aim to help you upskill just in time.

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YouTube Music just copied one of Spotify’s best features – what’s new

To celebrate its 10th birthday, YouTube Music is adding a new type of playlist to try, and it’s giving Spotify vibes. Here’s how it works.

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Considering the Pixel 10 Pro? I recommend buying these 5 phones instead – here’s why

The Pixel 10 Pro has arrived – but competing phones from Samsung, OnePlus, and others might offer better value for your money.

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High Tide (Linux Tidal Client) Adds Gapless Playback, Replay Gain

High Tide, a GTK4/libadawaita app for music streaming service Tidal, has been updated with a bunch of fixes and minor new features. It’s also seen a major version bump, jumping from v0.1.8 to v1.0.0. Given the amount of churn between those two ve…

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Change the Color Scheme of GNOME Adwaita Apps & Shell

Modern GNOME apps do NOT support traditional themes, but you may change the look with custom color schemes! As you know, GNOME has moved to use GTK4 + LibAdwaita for its applications and desktop components. And, so many apps use the LibAwaita library for their modern UI, which however do not support theming (see this […]

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Arch Linux Posts First Update on Ongoing DDoS Attack

The update from the Arch Linux project says that details of the attack will not be made available as long as it’s still ongoing.
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Is Meta secretly scanning your phone’s camera roll? Check this setting to find out

Some Facebook users might have unknowingly let Meta access their photos. Here’s what you can do about it.

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95% of business applications of AI have failed. Here’s why

Here’s what the other 5% is getting right.

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The best Labor Day phone deals 2025: Last chance to save up to $300 on a new phone

Labor Day weekend is coming to a close, but retailers like Amazon and Best Buy still have plenty of phone deals from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and more for you to take advantage of.

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