Why I recommend this TCL Mini LED TV over flagship OLED models – especially at this price

TCL’s latest QM7K produces vivid colors and crisp brightness, enough to justify buying over pricier OLED sets.

How to clear the cache on your Windows 11 PC (and why it greatly improves performance)

Clearing out this hidden data can give it a noticeable speed boost – here’s how to track it down and delete it.

Why I run with these bone-conduction headphones instead of Shokz (especially at its new price)

Mojawa’s Run Plus headphones boast a robust design optimized for movement and tough workouts. They’re on sale for $30 off.

This handy NordVPN tool flags scam calls on Android – even before you answer

NordVPN’s Scam Call Protection can now help you decide whether to pick up the phone. Here’s how to set it up.

This midrange Lenovo tablet has no business being this good (especially for traveling)

The 13-inch Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus is a multimedia powerhouse, featuring a brilliant display, excellent battery life, and powerful, room-filling speakers.

Ubuntu 25.10 Snapshot 3 is Available to Download

The third monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) is available to download, if you feel like helping the furry-faced mascot seeks out stable status.
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What Zuckerberg’s ‘personal superintelligence’ sales pitch leaves out

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn’t know how superintelligence will unfold, but still wants you to trust his utopic, AI-powered vision.

Malicious extensions can use ChatGPT to steal your personal data – here’s how

Browser extensions can access the prompts of commercial and internal AIs to snag your sensitive data, says LayerX. But there are ways you can protect yourself.

Not just YouTube: Google is using AI to guess your age based on your activity – everywhere

The new AI-powered age verification system will seemingly apply to multiple Google products and services.

Proton’s New 2FA Authenticator App Supports Ubuntu

Proton launches a free, open-source 2FA app with cross-device sync. It works on all major OSes, including Ubuntu, as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Authenticator.
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When Flatpak’s Sandbox Cracks: Real‑Life Security Issues Beyond the Ideal

by George Whittaker

Introduction

Flatpak promises a secure runtime for Linux applications through container-like isolation, relying on bubblewrap namespaces, syscall filtering, and po…

Should you turn on Adaptive Power on iOS 26? Here’s my advice after testing it

Apple’s iOS 26 public beta introduces a new battery-saving tool called Adaptive Power. Here’s what I noticed after switching it on during a hike

This thermostat mistake was costing me hundreds: 3 tips to get the best temperature control

Where you place your thermostat greatly affects its accuracy – and your energy bill. A few small adjustments can help it operate much more efficiently.

This hidden Pixel camera setting gave my photos the pop they’ve been missing

Feel like your Pixel photos look a bit flat? Try this simple tweak to make your pictures and videos pop with color.

Android Auto not connecting? This one setting tweak fixed things for me

If Android Auto is taking forever to connect to your car – or won’t connect at all – this quick trick might solve the problem.

Buy the iPhone 16 or wait for iPhone 17? Here’s how I help friends and family decide

Here’s what to know before the new iPhones arrive in September to help you make your next buying decision.

Two critical Android 16 security features you’re not using (but absolutely should)

I strongly suggest making use of both features as soon as your phone updates to Android 16.

Simon Josefsson: Independently Reproducible Git Bundles

The gnulib project publish a git bundle as a stable archival copy of the gnulib git repository once in a while.

Why? We don’t know exactly what this may be useful for, but I’m promoting for this to see if we can establish some good use-case.

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I replaced my iPad with this $100 Android tablet – and it was pretty dang close

Tabwee’s 10-inch T20 Android tablet is ideal for everyday tasks and includes a keyboard, stylus, and mouse right out of the box.

These ultra-thin AI glasses make the Meta Ray-Bans look outdated (with 3X the battery)

Brilliant Labs’ Halo smart glasses can remember your day’s interactions with a 14-hour battery life.