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How Our Fundraiser Ended Up on GoFundMe

Christine Hall takes the scenic route while explaining the whys and wherefores behind our 2026 Independence Drive.
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Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 8.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The SparkyLinux project has announced the release of SparkyLinux 8.2, a snapshot update of the project’s Stable branch. “There is the second update available for Sparky 8 – 8.2. This is …

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This $10 Anker USB-C charger is the best pocket-sized deal right now

Presidents’ Day weekend is here, and one of my favorite deals is this $10 USB-C charger block from Anker. Here’s why.

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Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent Support

Malware analysis Linux distro gets Ubuntu 24.04 base, a new installer, and many new tools.

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6 reasons why autonomous enterprises are still more a vision than reality

We’re not ready to hand the company keys to AI anytime soon.

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I’ve used Windows for decades, but I tried Linux to see if it’s truly ‘easy’ now – and one thing surprised me

Should you switch to Linux? Well, I was pleasantly surprised to find it is a great alternative – for some.

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Murena Teams Up With German Manufacturer to Offer a €698 de-Googled Android Tablet

Featuring 12GB of RAM and a 10,000 mAh battery, this collaboration with Volla brings some decent specs to the privacy-first mobile market.

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The best hosted endpoint security software of 2026: Expert tested

Endpoint protection and response platforms cover everything from AI-powered ransomware detection to insider risk monitoring.

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Want a Degoogled Tablet? Murena’s Got You Covered

Paris‑based Murena and Germany’s Volla are teaming up on a tablet for people who want Android hardware without Google’s software.
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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1160

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Noid Linux 20260120 and AgarimOS 2026.01.17
News: KDE Linux introduces delta updates, Redox used to develop Redox OS, Linux Mint develops own ac…

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Ubuntu 26.04 splits firmware package to reduce update sizes

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will split its 600MB linux-firmware package into 17 vendor-specific packages to reduce bandwidth and download sizes of firmware updates.
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Beats Studio Pro headphones are over 40% off right now – and I can vouch for them

The latest release from Beats is the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users – especially when they’re on sale.

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Save $300 on thie Asus gaming laptop and score two free games – but only for a limited time

Asus’ ROG Strix G18 is a powerful gaming machine housing the latest hardware. Buy from Amazon, and you’ll score a code for the next Resident Evil.

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Official Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Racoon’ mascot revealed

Official mascot artwork for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS ‘Resolute Raccoon’ has been revealed. As the upcoming release dubbed ‘Resolute Racoon’, the monochromatic mascot naturally features its namesakes’ characteristic masked face and…

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Reader Power: FOSS Force’s 2026 Independence Drive

New writers, expanded coverage, no trackers, no paywall — our 2026 Independence Drive is your chance to help keep it that way.
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Distribution Release: KaOS 2026.02

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The KaOS distribution has traditionally focused on providing one desktop (KDE Plasma), desktop tools built using one toolkit (Qt), for one CPU architecture (x86_64). This mission is bein…

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I’ve worked from home for 7 years: These are the gadgets I’m eyeing to buy

Presidents’ Day isn’t just a day off from work. I’m saving money on things for my home office this year, and here’s how you can, too.

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This air purifier is a must for pet parents, and it’s up to $70 off for Presidents’ Day

Get cleaner air for less with the Blueair Blue Pure 211i Max air purifier for 20% off.

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Finally, a robot vacuum that cleans my dogs’ hair reliably well

The Mova P50 Ultra is a standout vacuum and mop combo, priced competitively with its latest discount.

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Linux Mint 23 adds home encryption option for new users

Linux Mint 23 will expand its System Administration tool (mintsysadm) with a new Users section, enabling post-install home encryption and more.
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