Should you buy a $40 earwax camera? I did, and keep finding new ways to use it

The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R earwax removal tool is a surprisingly useful inspection camera. Let me explain.

I camera-tested the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with Oppo and Xiaomi – this model won it for me

Traveling overseas gave me the perfect opportunity to test the latest Android phone cameras. Here’s who wins for me.

AI Code Gets Approved in the Linux Kernel… But With Strings Attached

The kernel’s stance on AI-assisted patches is now official.

The best Zoom alternatives in 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Everyone who works remotely needs a reliable video conferencing tool. But security concerns and connectivity issues make Zoom a tough buy. Here’s what to use instead.

Linux Kernel 7.0 is Out With Improvements Across the Board for Intel, AMD, and Storage

From Nova Lake audio to autonomous XFS repairs and Zen 6 prep, this release covers a lot of ground.

Quick Lofi – a GNOME extension for chill beats to study to

Quick Lofi is a GNOME Shell extension that puts a lofi radio player in your top bar. If you’ve ever opened a new browser tab to load a “lofi beats to study to” stream on YouTube — lofi girl, perhaps – to act as an ambient backdro…

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1168

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: pearOS 2026.03
News: Arch Linux adjusts firewall packages, Linux dropping i486 support, Red Hat extends its lifecycle, Debian’s APT introduces r…

Three Months After Georgia Tech, Stallman Heads to UT Austin

Once a fixture on the lecture circuit, GNU’s creator — and the father of Free Software — is slowly re‑emerging in the US, updating his message for the 2020s.
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Linux 7.0: faster swap, Intel TSX & Rock Band 4 controller support

Linus Torvalds has released Linux 7.0, the kernel version that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS runs on. Linux 7.0 includes a new standardised filesystem error reporting system, faster swap performance and hardware video decoding for a crop of Rockchip ARM64 single-bo…

How to Take Screenshots in Linux Mint [Beginner's Tip]

This beginner’s tutorial helps you learn the basics of taking screenshots on Linux Mint/

GDM Extension – Another Way to Change GNOME Login Screen Background & Other Settings

Want to configure the login screen in Ubuntu, Fedora Workstation, and other Linux with GNOME Desktop? Here’s an extension to do the job for GNOME from version 42 to 50. As you may know, it’s not easy for beginners to configure the GNOME login screen manually, as it requires GDM user permission. And, the login […]

Distribution Release: Trisquel GNU/Linux 12.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Rubén Rodríguez has announced the release of Trisquel GNU/Linux 12.0, a major update of the project’s “libre” distribution built for home users, small enterprises and educational centers…

Here’s my favorite email trick for cleaning up inbox clutter – automatically

Is your inbox overflowing with ads, newsletters, and social media updates? This one feature that’s built into most email solutions will fix that for you.

The $30 Google TV stick may be the budget Chromecast successor we’ve been waiting for

Walmart’s next streaming device might be exactly what Chromecast fans have been longing for. Here’s what’s expected.

health @ Savannah: GNU Health HIS server 5.0.7 patchset bundle released

Dear community

I’m happy to announce the release of the patchset v5.0.7 of the GNU Health Information Management System.

This maintenance version fixes issues in the crypto subsystem related to the laboratory results validation process; deliver…

Trisquel GNU/Linux: Trisquel 12.0 “Ecne” release announcement

We are proud to announce the release of Trisquel 12.0 Ecne! After extensive work and thorough testing, Ecne is ready for production use. This release builds on the foundation of Aramo with meaningful improvements across packaging, the kernel, securit…

FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending April 10, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read articles on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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This handy electric screwdriver is now 50% off on Amazon – how to snag the deal

Tackle small home repairs, DIY projects, and crafts with the Fanttik S1 Pro electric screwdriver.

Home Depot’s Ryobi yard work bundle packs a free power tool – how to get yours

Prep your lawn and garden with this Ryobi string trimmer and leaf blower bundle, plus choose an extra tool for absolutely free.

After trying these boomless headphones in the office, I’m feeling hopeful for the future of work tech

Jabra’s redesigned Evolve3 75 hits all the right notes for a business-minded, hybrid headset. Here’s my verdict after a week of use.