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I tried Google’s new desktop app for Windows, and I’ll never search the old way again

Now available to all, the app delivers a faster way to access tools like Gemini, Lens, and Search. See why it’s totally worth a download.

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Microsoft’s Windows 11 laptop deal for students comes with a $500 bonus – what’s included

This Microsoft back-to-school offer gives college students over $500 in subscriptions and perks totally free. Here’s what to know.

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You can buy an LG B5 OLED for $1,500 off at Best Buy – and it comes with a free 4K TV

The LG B5 offers a similar signature picture quality as its flagship siblings at a lower price – and there’s a free TV included.

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Zorin OS 18.1 released, new Lite edition available

The first point release to Zorin OS 18 is now available for download, arriving six months and some 3.3 million downloads after the original launch. Zorin OS 18.1 is a point release update. It’s still based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS-based but adds a var…

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Why Zorin OS 18.1 is simply the best Linux distro – for anyone

Released today, the latest Zorin OS manages to improve upon previous versions – and that’s quite an achievement.

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Why Netgear just got the first FCC router ban exemption in the US

You can keep buying Netgear routers in the US for now. Here’s why – and for how long.

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Microsoft’s latest Windows update now confirms if your PC is Secure Boot-protected – how it works

Beyond fixing a host of security vulnerabilities, the latest Patch Tuesday will display your Secure Boot status to make sure you’re fully protected.

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FSF Blogs: You cannot use the GNU (A)GPL to take software freedom away

Protecting the integrity of the (A)GPL is an essential component in
protecting user freedom.

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Can this $70 Linux app make up for the lack of Photoshop

For those who bemoan the lack of Photoshop on Linux, it’s possible that a competitor to GIMP could fill that need… maybe.

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CIQ Releases Compatibility Catalog for Rocky Linux

The company behind Rocky Linux is making an open catalog available to developers, hobbyists, and other contributors, so they can verify and publish compatibility with the CIQ lineup.

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‘Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault’: Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is moving its flagship open-source program to a proprietary model because it can’t cope with the dangers of AI hacking its open code.

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iPhone charging slowly? 6 quick fixes to try before blaming your battery

The issue may be your setup, not your battery. Here’s how to speed things up, and what to do if these tips don’t work.

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Roku TV vs. Fire Stick: Why I’m looking beyond streaming resolution when comparing the two

Roku and Amazon have released updated versions of their latest TV streaming sticks, but which one is best for you?

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Sniffnet Released 1.5.0 with Per App/Program Network Monitoring

Sniffnet, the popular free open-source network traffic monitoring software, released new 1.5.0 version few days ago. The new version of this lightweight Rust-based packet analyzer introduced per app or program based network traffic monitoring. Meaning that you can now easily find out which applications or processes are sending or receiving data, and how many bytes […]

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KDE Gets Some Resuscitation

KDE is bringing back two themes that vanished a few years ago, putting a bit more air under its wings.

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After testing dozens of TVs of the years, I know why they look so different at home

Here’s how to adjust your TV colors so they look more realistic than what’s shown on the retail floor.

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The best internal communication tools of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

If your office works remotely in any way, you’ll need reliable internal communication tools to keep information flowing smoothly and everyone on the same page.

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A PHP Dev Just Solved a 20+ Year-Old KDE Plasma Problem No One Else Would

KWin can now show different virtual desktops on each screen independently.

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Encrypt Files on Linux with Hideout and Skip the Terminal

This minimalist GTK app puts GPG‑powered file encryption behind a drag‑and‑drop interface that even a Linux newbie can use on the first try.
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Encrypt Files on Linux with Hideout and Skip the Terminal

This minimalist GTK app puts GPG‑powered file encryption behind a drag‑and‑drop interface that even a Linux newbie can use on the first try.
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