This single power station is keeping my off-grid cabin running – here’s why I picked it

After testing dozens of power stations, the Bluetti Apex 300 is my pick to turn my off-grid dream into a reality.

Fix OpenVPN Immediate Connection Failure in Ubuntu 26.04

In Ubuntu 26.04 (Beta so far), OpenVPN connection does not work out-of-the-box due to a bug in AppArmor. Here’s a quick workaround to fix the issue. For security reason, Ubuntu by default uses AppArmor (Application Armor), a Linux Kernel security mode, to restrict programs’ capabilities for file access, networking and permissions. It uses a list […]

This AI expert says the job apocalypse isn’t coming, even if you’re a coder – here’s why

AI will either substitute or supplement our work. Too many people are focused on the substitute side, argues Stanford’s Erik Brynjolfsson.

3 red flags that job posting is a scam – and how to verify safely

In a tough job market, having a recruiter offer you a job might seem like a dream – but make sure it’s not a scam.

If Microsoft really wants to fix Windows 11, it should do these four things ASAP

Opinion: Microsoft says it’s listening to feedback and getting back to fundamentals with Windows 11. I have a few suggestions for how the company can prove it’s serious.

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1166

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: NetBSD jails
News: Ubuntu joins Rust Foundation and plans to trim GRUB features, Peppermint works on new utilities, PINE64 showcases new feature…

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: I tried both – here’s who should upgrade

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are a solid upgrade over the Buds 3 Pro. But you should still know what you’re getting before picking the newer pair.

Ubuntu MATE is looking for new maintainer

Ubuntu MATE is looking for a new maintainer, with current project lead Martin Wimpress revealing he no longer has the ‘passion’ for the project he once had – nor the time, it seems. Wimpress created Ubuntu MATE back in 2014, pairing Ubuntu …

On Our Way to Independence: We’re $34 Away from Our March Goal

Our Independence Drive is at 17% of its total goal. A final $34 this month will fully fund our mini-goal for March’s coverage of Linux and open source.
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parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260322 (‘این آخرین نبرده،’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20260322 (‘این آخرین نبرده،’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  i rly love gnu parallel over xargs, it’s basically the same but has lots of useful and well documented …

After 6 Years, One of Wayland’s Most Annoying Problems is Finally Getting Fixed

The new xdg-session-management protocol finally brings session saving and restoration to Wayland, eliminating a long-standing annoyance for Linux users and paving the way for a smoother desktop experience.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I tested both, and here’s the winner

The new Samsung earbuds compete with the flagship Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2. Here’s how they stack up.

Distribution Release: SystemRescue 13.00

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. François Dupoux has released SystemRescue 13.00, a significant update of the project’s Arch-based specialist Linux distribution designed primarily to repair installed systems and to resc…

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta is Available to Download

Ubuntu 26.04, code-name “Resolute Raccoon”, is available for Beta testing! The developer team announced the Beta release for Ubuntu 26.04 Desktop, Server, WSL, and Cloud, as well as the official flavors. This Beta release includes images from not only the Ubuntu Desktop, Server, WSL, and Cloud products, but also the Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu Budgie, Ubuntu […]

After a Long Time, Ubuntu Shows Some Respect to Deb Packages

It will be easier to manage the classic Debian packages in the Snap/App Center in the upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.

Distribution Release: Plop Linux 26.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Elmar Hanlhofer has announced the release of Plop Linux 26.1, an updated build of the project’s independently-developed Linux distribution for desktops and servers, designed for advanced…

FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending March 27, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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Ubuntu 26.10 could drop btrfs, ZFS and LUKS support from GRUB

Ubuntu engineers are debating ways to reduce the number of features present in the signed version of GRUB, the boot loader used on systems with Secure Boot enabled. Canonical engineer Julian Klode proposes dropping support for /boot on btrfs, HFS+, XFS…

These XR glasses effectively replaced my dual monitors for work – and they’re $170 off

The latest Xreal One Pro glasses are $170 off right now on Amazon.

This is the lowest price on a 64GB RAM kit I’ve seen in months

Gamers and PC builders have been feeling the squeeze as the RAM-pocalypse continues, but you can still save money during Amazon’s Spring Sale, which ends tonight.