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Distribution Release: Linux Mint 22.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Linux Mint team have announced the release of Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara”, an Ubuntu-based version which will receive updates through to 2029. The 22.2 release includes several new featur…

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Linux Mint 22.2 Released with New Fingerprint Manager App

Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu LTS based Linux Distro, announced new 22.2 point release today. Linux Mint 22.2, code-name “Zara”, is the second update for the 22 release series that’s based on Ubuntu 24.04 with support until 2029. The release introduced new XApp called Fingwit, which provides a graphical interface to record and manage your […]

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Visa’s AI-enhanced payment options will be coming to more apps soon, thanks to new MCP support

Consumers, developers, and businesses alike can benefit from this update.

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Samsung just launched new flagship Galaxy tablets – and quietly removed this model

The new Samsung Tab S11 Ultra and Tab S11 are now available, starting at $800.

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Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ makes my favorite distro even better – what’s new

For those who want a Linux desktop that works and keeps getting better, release after release, Zara is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.

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I found a $170 mobile gimbal that rivals my DJI – and it’s easy to set up

If you’re tired of jarring video footage from your phone, you need a gimbal, and Hohem has a good one for both Android and iOS.

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GNOME 49 Release Candidate Re-Enables X11 Support by Default in GDM

GNOME 49 Release Candidate (RC) is now available for public testing ahead of the final release on September 17th, 2025. Here’s what’s new!
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Why I Use LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE Instead of MS Office

The post Why I Use LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE Instead of MS Office first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .As someone who has been using Linux for more than 12 years, I’ve often come across the same question: “Can
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FOSS Weekly #25.36: Ubuntu 25.10 Features, Top Command, Firefox Survives, Sudo Tips and More

Close shave for our beloved Mozilla Firefox.

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GNOME 49 Reenables X11 Session Support in GDM

GNOME 49 re-enables X11 session support in GDM after it broke the ability to launch other desktop environments. It plans full removal in GNOME 50.
You’re reading GNOME 49 Reenables X11 Session Support in GDM, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reprod…

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Amin Bandali: Prot Asks me about EmacsConf, Debian, GNU, Internet Archive, and Canada

Earlier today I joined Prot for an episode of his Prot Asks series,
where he talks to folks about Emacs and life in general. We talked
about free software, free knowledge, the importance of community and
the commons, and life in Canada.
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Linux Mint 22.2 is Now Available to Download

Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ is now available to download, and upgrades from earlier releases enabled. A host of refinements are on offer in this new stable release: improved visuals, the ability to authenticate commands with a fingerprint, and q…

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This handy Apple Intelligence feature saves me over $200 a year

Sometimes the simplest features are the best.

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FSF Blogs: FSF40 photo contest voting

What does free software look like in action?

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OpenAI is hiring ‘AI-pilled’ academics to build a scientific discovery accelerator

Here’s what we know about OpenAI’s proposed science platform and GPT-5’s role in it.

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Finally, the official Instagram app for iPad has arrived – here’s what’s new

The new version for iPadOS is optimized for the tablet, and Meta says an Android version will be coming soon.

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How to decide between Linux and MacOS – if you’re ready to ditch Windows

I’ve used both Linux and MacOS for years. But if you have to decide between them, ask yourself these seven simple questions.

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Your Android phone just got a big Bluetooth upgrade for free – what’s new

Auracast is coming to more phones, including Pixel and Samsung devices. Check here to see if your model is supported.

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Your Android phone just got 3 useful upgrades for free (Samsung models included)

Google’s September update for Android phones brings an upgraded Emoji Kitchen, a revamped Quick Share, and more.

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Ready to ditch Windows 10? I debunked 7 Linux myths so you can switch with confidence

No, Linux isn’t ugly. Let’s bust this and several other myths that might keep you from adopting it as a Windows 10 replacement.

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