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Get Gmail alerts on Ubuntu without a dedicated mail client

Pigeon Email Notifier is a GNOME Shell extension that does one thing: show a desktop notification when new mail arrives in your Gmail, Microsoft Outlook or IMAP webmail account. If you don’t want to leave a webmail tab open in Firefox, the overhe…

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After 20,000 hours of using this SanDisk microSD card, it’s proven to be more than just reliable

Built for dash cams, security cameras, and other heavy-duty tasks, these cards performed better than expected.

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Nitrux 6.0 Now Ready to Rock Your World

The latest iteration of the Debian-based distribution includes all kinds of newness.

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS adds Snap and web search to the Overview

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, out on 23 April 2026, ships with two new extensions installed and active by default, both adding search capabilities to the GNOME Shell Overview. Before you raise an eyebrow: no, this is not a revival of the Amazon Shopping Lens furor…

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Samsung confirms smart glasses capabilities to compete with Meta Ray-Bans – what’s coming

The upcoming glasses will feature a camera at eye level and use AI to process and understand your visual context.

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pspp @ Savannah: PSPP 2.1.1 has been released

I’m very pleased to announce the release of a new version of GNU PSPP.  PSPP is a program for statistical analysis of sampled data.  It is a free replacement for the proprietary program SPSS.

Changes from 2.1.0 to 2.1.1:

Translation updates.

B…

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Can Meta workers see through your Ray-Ban smart glasses? Here’s what security experts say

By now, we know to be wary of someone pointing a phone camera at us. But should you now be wary of people wearing glasses?

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We compared the MacBook Neo to its closest Windows and Chromebook rivals: by the specs

If you’ve got some budget to spare and are platform-agnostic, let’s walk through the myriad of Neo-like laptops available to you.

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How to fully back up your Windows PC for free (even if it’s working properly today)

If you’ve ever had to deal with a dying computer, you know the challenge of ensuring you have a good backup. Here’s how I use CloneZilla to do just that.

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GNOME 50 RC Released with HDR Screen Sharing & SDR Native Color Mode

GNOME 50, the default desktop for next Ubuntu 26.04 and Fedora Workstation 44, is now in RC stage. This release candidate is the last feature complete development version, while, the final release is planned for March 18th in next few weeks. The RC updated the mutter window manager with sdr-native color mode support for better […]

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Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign

A new-look Firefox is on the way, with Mozilla designers working on a ‘Nova’ redesign that introduces more curves and colour. First reported by tech blogger Söeren Hentzschel, who published several internal design mockups, Nova gives Firefo…

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Age Verification Laws Are Multiplying Like a Virus, and Your Linux Computer Might be Next

What started as age gates on adult websites has quietly crept into app stores and operating systems.

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Scaling agentic AI means trusting your data – here’s what most CDOs are investing in

Half of agentic AI adopters cite data quality and retrieval issues as deployment barriers, according to a survey of chief data officers.

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This touchscreen smart speaker is the HomePod successor I’ve been waiting for

The Wiim Sound features a tasteful design and an immersive listening experience that’s rare these days.

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Own a Sony TV? 3 quick settings I’d change to meaningfully improve the picture quality

Sony’s various Bravia TVs deliver high-end picture and sound. But with a few extra tweaks, you can push those aspects even further.

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Distribution Release: Linux From Scratch 13.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Bruce Dubbs has announced the release of Linux From Scratch (LFS), version 13.0. The new version includes several package updates, including the Linux kernel, which is now at version 6.1…

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Was Amazon down today? Services resuming after customers couldn’t check out on Thursday

Reports indicate Amazon users were experiencing difficulties checking out and viewing product pages – but have slowly regained access.

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It’s your last chance to get Disney+ and Hulu at the lowest price of the year so far

The Hulu and Disney+ bundle was cut from $13 to $5 a month for the first three months. Here’s what to know, and who’s eligible to sign up before the deadline.

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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro review: The smarter buy for professionals on a budget

With the latest Panther Lake chipset and 20-hour battery, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro is well-balanced and keeps up with the pros.

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MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: How I’m deciding between Apple’s entry-level laptops

The MacBook Neo and 13-inch Air may look similar at first glance, but key differences emerge on closer inspection. Here’s how to choose between them.

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