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This is the fastest local AI I’ve tried, and it’s not even close – how to get it

I’ve been on the hunt for the quickest model I can find, and I believe gpt-oss:20b might just be it.

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I found a 36-in-1 multitool that absolutely belongs in your kitchen drawer – here’s why

This set by Kelvin Tools looks rather strange and bizarre, but it’s actually very effective.

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Why GPT-5’s rocky rollout is the reality check we needed on superintelligence hype

A year after Altman said superintelligence was imminent, GPT-5 is all we get?

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NVIDIA 580.76.05 Released with Improved Wayland & VR Support

Just a week and one day after the Beta release, NVIDIA announced 580.76.05 as the latest production branch driver for Linux. As a production ready driver series, Ubuntu will likely provide the official packages for all current supported releases, e.g., Ubuntu 22.04, 24.04, and 25.04. For Wayland, the released added fifo-v1 protocol support for applications […]

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Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome – and yes, it’s serious

Perplexity made an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google’s web browser and claims it has the backing to pull it off.

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Distribution Release: Kaisen Linux 3.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Exactly one year after Kaisen Linux’s most recent release candidate, the project has announced version 3.0 of its Debian-based, desktop distribution. In an unusual move, the release anno…

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Download Debian 13 LTS "Trixie" Full Editions with Mirrors, Torrents and Checksums

Debian 13 “Trixie” GNU/Linux operating system is
finally released on Saturday,  9 August 2025. This is a Long Term Support (LTS) release with five years of support until 2030 and has been developed
for two years since the previous release. It in…

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This palm-recognizing smart lock left me wondering how I lived so long without it

The TCL D1 Pro is a palm vein smart lock that’s rechargeable, easy to set up, and fairly priced.

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My 4-step routine to make any Android phone run like new again (and it never fails me)

Some taps and swipes is all it takes to make your old phone feel brand new.

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I’ve used Rakuten for a year and earned nearly $500 – here’s how

Have you added something to an online cart recently? Don’t check out until you read this.

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Why I recommend this Garmin watch over competing Apple, Samsung, and Google models

With its sleek, compact build, vibrant AMOLED display, and seamless integration into Garmin’s powerful ecosystem, the Vivoactive 6 hits all the right marks.

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I pried open a cheap 600W charger to test its build, and found ‘goo’ inside

Some things really are too good to be true, like this charger.

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The $15 accessory that transformed my AirPods from slippery buds to workout besties

Loose AirPods? Before you give up on them, try these three inexpensive accessories.

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How to Install and Use the Local Kanri Kanban App on Linux

Kanri is a fast, open source Kanban app for Linux that keeps your projects on your desktop. Learn how to install it and start managing tasks locally in minutes.
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This new Wyze security camera promises to eliminate blind spots for $70

The new Wyze Duo Cam Pan is a motion-tracking, pan-tilt camera that can surveil your home inside and out.

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I converted this Windows 11 mini PC into a Linux work station – and didn’t regret it

For a small-form-factor PC that still delivers impressive performance, the Geekom IT15 is a great choice.

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Orion Browser for Linux Gets Exciting Progress Update

Kagi’s privacy-focused Orion browser for Linux hits Milestone 2 with working tabs, bookmarks, and performance parity with GNOME Web/Epiphany.
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Will AI replace all software? Why GPT-5 emboldens the doomsayers

The question on Wall Street, and inside many IT shops, is whether anyone will need to buy software in the future if AI can just code it all automatically.

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These CFOs are devoting 25% of their AI budgets to agentic AI

More than a third of all chief financial officers surveyed are pursuing an aggressive AI strategy, compared to only 3% in 2020.

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Windows 10 users looking for a new OS? Apple’s $599 MacBook can’t come at a better time

The latest rumors point to a new budget-friendly MacBook using the iPhone’s A18 Pro chipset, launching as early as this fall at a price we can’t ignore.

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