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AlmaLinux Doubles Down With Two Releases on One Day

AlmaLinux rolls out 9.8 and 10.2 side by side, pairing new compiler and language stacks with security fixes and an ALESCo‑approved kernel backport that arrives ahead of the RHEL upstream.
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After years of using Android Auto, these are the 8 phone cooling tips I swear by

Android Auto can push your phone hard – here’s how I keep temperatures under control.

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I have a new favorite Linux email client in 2026 – and I’ve tested them all

A cross-platform app for Linux, MacOS and Windows, Aerion supports all the features I need, without the extra clutter.

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Bash vs. Fish? I’ve tried both Linux shells, and one makes using the command line much easier

Replacing your current Linux shell with something way more user-friendly is a lot easier than you think. Let’s go Fish!

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parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260522 (‘Hantavirus’) released

GNU Parallel 20260522 (‘Hantavirus’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  …and GNU Parallel is fun.

    — DJviolin@reddit

New in this release:

–fast rewritten. 1 million jobs…

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I made my TV sound dramatically better without buying a soundbar – 7 cheap and easy ways

Great TV sound doesn’t have to be expensive – here are my expert-tested audio tweaks.

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One of the most user-friendly Linux distros I’ve ever used is also one of the most secure

Immutable Linux is the best path toward a truly secure operating system, and Aurora Linux might be the finest option for new users.

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Raspberry Pi 6 won’t arrive before 2028 – and is skipping an NPU

The Raspberry Pi 6 won’t be released before 2028 and won’t feature an onboard NPU to handle AI compute when it does. Insight into their plans for the Pi 6 and when it’ll arrive were shared by three of the company’s key engineers…

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I quit ChatGPT for a free, private, and local AI called Ollama – here’s why

Save your money, your privacy, and the planet. This installable AI offers several benefits you won’t find with more traditional models like ChatGPT.

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GNOME 51 Development Officially Begins as ‘A Coruña’ Cycle Gets Underway

by George Whittaker

The GNOME Project has officially opened the development cycle for GNOME 51, the next major release of one of Linux’s most widely used desktop environments. Followin…

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Distribution Release: IPFire 2.29 Core 202

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The IPFire team have announced the release of a new version, IPFire 2.29 Core Update 202. The new version mostly places a focus on addressing kernel security bugs. “We would like to enco…

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A New Linux Driver Could Make USB4 Cables a Blazing Fast Way to Move Data

The incoming driver would let you move data between two computers over a USB4 cable without needing a network interface.

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AppGrid Launcher for KDE Plasma 6 Released The Biggest 1.8.0

AppGrid, the free open-source application launcher for KDE Plasma 6, released new version 1.8.0 (and 1.8.1 with a quick fix) yesterday. The new version of this Kickoff and Kicker alternative app launcher is the biggest release since launch, features favorites rewritten, app drag out, smarter search ranks, and deeper Plasma integration. Similar to GNOME, the […]

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Distribution Releases: AlmaLinux OS 10.2, 9.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux project has published two new versions of its distribution – AlmaLinux OS 10.2 and 9.8. The combined release announcement shares new features: “AlmaLinux 10.2 introduces up…

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Distribution Release: AlmaLinux OS 10.2 and 9.8

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux project has published two new versions of its distribution: AlmaLinux OS 10.2 and 9.8. The combined release announcement shares new features: “AlmaLinux 10.2 (kernel 6.12.0…

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Is investing in solar worth it? How I’m maximizing my panels’ lifespan and savings

You need to maintain your solar panels if you want them to last. Here are my top maintenance tips if you’re serious about switching.

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Avoid these 8 solar mistakes that cut your power output in half – I learned the hard way

Solar power can definitely save you money, but it requires a different mindset than with typical grid AC. Here’s why.

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Google’s Fitbit Air is a $99 screenless wearable that I can actually take seriously

The latest health tracker is hidden inside a slick fitness band, and it delivers.

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I built my own Wi-Fi router with a Raspberry Pi for Starlink and solar control – here’s how

This custom Wi-Fi router works off-grid with Starlink and can control my solar power station. Here’s how I went about it.

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You can easily make Zorin OS look any feel like Windows, MacOS, or Linux – here’s how

Zorin OS is one of the most popular Linux distributions. One reason is its flexibility, which makes it easy to customize the desktop’s look and feel.

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