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Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award

Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.

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FSF Blogs: January GNU Spotlight with Amin Bandali featuring twelve new GNU releases: GRUB, Units, and more!

Source: Planet GNU

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Resources 1.10.0 Released with Monitoring Support for AMD NPU

Resources, the system resources and processes monitor that’s default in Ubuntu 26.04, released new 1.10.0 version yesterday. The new version of this free open-source Rust written application added support for monitoring AMD NPU, the neural processing unit for accelerate AI and machine learning tasks, that found in Ryzen AI 300 / 400 series, Ryzen 7 […]

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This unassuming plier replaced my multitool for a fraction of the cost

Multitools are often too flashy, expensive, and not really that handy. I found a cheaper alternative that’s somehow better.

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7 useful things I can do with my Flipper Zero – as someone who’s used it for years

This quirky little gadget went viral on TikTok, but it’s got a lot more going for it than you’d think.

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3 security gadgets I never leave home without (and they’re more affordable than you’d think)

These must-have tools help protect against hacking and data loss, without costing an arm and a leg.

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The best online collaboration software of 2026: Expert tested

Collaborating online means communication, file sharing, and task management. Here are the tools to stay connected with teammates without sacrificing personal boundaries.

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This tiny accessory gives your Android thermal vision superpowers (and works on iPhone, too)

Thermal cameras are infinitely useful, and this one from Thermal Master would be a fantastic addition to any Android user’s toolkit.

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Forget Google Search: I found a search tool that doesn’t track me or push AI – and it gets better

YaCy is fully private and can be installed on Linux, Mac, and Windows PCs. Here’s my experience so far, and how to use it yourself.

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Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to prolong the battery life by hours

Tweak these settings to keep your phone lasting longer – while promoting greater battery health.

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I changed 9 settings on my Pixel phone to dramatically improve the camera quality

Adjust these settings to unlock your Google Pixel’s full photographic potential, from basic quality wins to Pro-level control.

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$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers

PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.

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The Wild‑West Napster Is Gone. What’s Left Is an AI Mall

Remember when Napster meant free music and trouble with the labels? Now it means glossy AI therapists, fake experts, and generative “content” on tap.
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‘I lost two hours of my day’ – the harsh reality of AI in the workplace

AI adoption is up while employee confidence in the technology is down. A ManpowerGroup report explains why.

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Why I’m recommending Google’s Pixel Buds in 2026 (after years of passing on them)

After giving up on my original Pixel Buds Pro, I rolled the dice on a pair of Pro 2. I’m shocked at how much they’ve improved.

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A MacOS 26 bug bricked my $3,700 Mac Studio – here’s how I miraculously got it back

If you own a Mac with an M3 Ultra chip, here’s why I’d hold off on upgrading to Tahoe – for now.

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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1158

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Manjaro Linux 26.0
News: A postmarketOS progress report, Xfce begins developing its own Wayland window manager, Bazzite founder interviewed
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This Bluetooth speaker I tested delivers immersive sound at a price that’s easy on the wallet

Seeking a Bluetooth speaker that fills a room with rich, dynamic sound? The Treblab HD 360 Pro I tested gets the job done at a reasonable price.

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Linux Release Roundup (January 2026)

January’s software updates include VLC 3.0.23, Shotcut 26.1 with GPU decoding, and Vivaldi 7.6. Take a look at the month’s notable Linux app releases.
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Resources 1.10 can now monitor AMD NPU usage on Linux

Resources 1.10 adds AMD NPU reporting to help Linux users track Ryzen AI performance alongside CPU and GPU usage.
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