Linus Torvalds and maintainers just finalized the Linux kernel’s new AI policy – but it might not address the biggest challenge with AI-generated code. Here’s why.
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Read MoreiDealOS is an MXLinux-based distribution that gives the normal Linux security a bit of a boost via DNS.
Read MoreIf you want a stable Linux distribution with a unique take, Artix is one of the fastest and most reliable I’ve tested.
Read MoreSix kernel patches and two utilities later, the VRAM situation for AMD GPUs is better now.
Read MoreThe UAG Metropolis tracker is an AirTag wallet alternative that’s highly functional, and all my bending and flexing haven’t fazed it.
Read MoreAfter years of testing portable solar panels, I’ve found several small adjustments that can yield massive efficiency gains.
Read MoreLinux Kernel 7.0 was released! Linus Torvalds announced it on Sunday afternoon: The last week of the release continued the same “lots of small fixes” trend, but it all really does seem pretty benign, so I’ve tagged the final 7.0 and pushed it out. I suspect it’s a lot of AI tool use that will […]
Read MoreOfficially, we don’t know what France’s forthcoming Linux desktop will look like, but this is what my sources and experience tell me to expect.
Read MoreThe Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Here’s how I use it in my tool shed.
Read MoreTraveling overseas gave me the perfect opportunity to test the latest Android phone cameras. Here’s who wins for me.
Read MoreThe kernel’s stance on AI-assisted patches is now official.
Read MoreEveryone who works remotely needs a reliable video conferencing tool. But security concerns and connectivity issues make Zoom a tough buy. Here’s what to use instead.
Read MoreFrom Nova Lake audio to autonomous XFS repairs and Zen 6 prep, this release covers a lot of ground.
Read MoreQuick Lofi is a GNOME Shell extension that puts a lofi radio player in your top bar. If you’ve ever opened a new browser tab to load a “lofi beats to study to” stream on YouTube — lofi girl, perhaps – to act as an ambient backdro…
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Once a fixture on the lecture circuit, GNU’s creator — and the father of Free Software — is slowly re‑emerging in the US, updating his message for the 2020s.
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Linus Torvalds has released Linux 7.0, the kernel version that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS runs on. Linux 7.0 includes a new standardised filesystem error reporting system, faster swap performance and hardware video decoding for a crop of Rockchip ARM64 single-bo…
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