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KDE Plasma 6 on Wayland: the Payoff for Years of Plumbing

by George Whittaker

Why this release cycle feels different

For most of the last decade, talk about Wayland on KDE sounded like a promise: stronger security, modern graphics, fewer leg…

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This new Arch Linux tool takes the hassle out of keeping packages up to date – here’s how

Meet Bumpbuddy, the Arch Linux app that tracks software releases from official repositories so you don’t have to – and it all happens automatically.

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I’m a Linux expert, and here are 6 commands I can’t live without

I often profess that Linux can be used without the command line, but at some point, you might want to learn it anyway. When you do, consider these commands.

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The next big TV panel leap was just unveiled by Samsung – and it makes LED look outdated

The latest Samsung RGB LED TV model packs high brightness and color accuracy in a 115-inch screen.

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Why I ditched Google Authenticator for Proton’s new 2FA app – and how to set it up

I’ve tried a lot of stand-alone two-factor authentication apps, and Proton’s new offering is one of the best.

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Your Windows PC has a secretly useful backup tool – here’s how to access it

Looking for a traditional yet flexible program to back up your personal files? Windows has a built-in tool that you can take advantage of.

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I found the 5 best laptop sales – just in time for back to school

If you want to upgrade your laptop before school starts, we found five deals on laptops we’ve personally tested that should be at the top of your list.

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New data shows AI agents invading the workplace, with mixed results

As businesses embrace new AI tools, employees are worried about how they’ll change the workplace.

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Your Oura Ring just got a major update for free – especially for women’s health tracking

The latest features aim to help women during a period of major biological transformation.

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3 ways Google Chrome and Wallet just made shopping a whole lot easer

Starting today, Chrome lets you ‘buy now, pay later’ in just a few clicks, with options like Zip, Affirm, and more now available.

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Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Released, This is What’s New

Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” beta brings fingerprint login, improved theming, new Hypnotix viewing modes, and a fair bit more – do you fancy testing it?
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AOL pulls the plug on dial-up after 30+ years – feeling old yet?

It’s the end of an era.

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Development Release: Linux Mint 22.2 Beta

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Linux Mint team has published a new beta snapshot for the project’s upcoming Linux Mint 22.2 release. The development snapshot mostly focuses on visual improvements, touching up the …

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Your smart home device just got a performance and security boost for free

As the CSA prepares to launch Matter 1.5 this fall, a 1.4.2 update is improving compatible devices now.

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Don’t fall for AI-powered disinformation attacks online – here’s how to stay sharp

AI is already challenging our reality. Here are expert tools and tips that anyone can use to spot manipulation, verify information, and protect their organization from narrative attacks.

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Why AI chatbots make bad teachers – and how teachers can exploit that weakness

ChatGPT Study Mode’s rote answers and lack of intellectual stimulation made me give up before I learned anything. AI developers – and educators – can do better. Here’s my modest proposal.

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Is Instagram Map showing your location? How to check and turn it off

Instagram could be sharing your precise location whenever you open the app, but it’s off by default and requires opt-in. Here’s how to see what you’re sharing and with whom.

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I went hands-on with ChatGPT Codex and the vibe was not good – here’s what happened

I asked ChatGPT Codex to fix my WordPress plugin. It rewrote nine files, submitted a pull request, and crashed my test server. It did recover – but where’s the flow?

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Here are all the GPT-5 updates OpenAI has rolled out since launch

OpenAI has been responding to user feedback following a rocky start for its newest, much-hyped AI model.

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Debian 13.0 Officially Released

After two years of development, the latest iteration of Debian is now available with plenty of under-the-hood improvements.

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