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The Top Five — For the Week Ending July 18, 2025

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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I spoke with an AI version of myself, thanks to Hume’s free tool – how to try it

EVI 3’s voice cloning feature has its shortcomings. But those are significantly overshadowed by its remarkable qualities.

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This TCL mini LED TV hits above its price point (and it’s $900 off)

The flagship QM8K takes a bold aim at OLED-level picture quality. Over at Best Buy, the 65-inch TV is available at 36%.

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I switched to a $280 Chromebook from my Windows laptop for a week – and didn’t regret it

Lenovo’s 11-inch Chromebook Duet is a hybrid device that’s portable enough to lug around for work or school.

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This split keyboard offers deep customization – if you’re willing to go all in

The Naya Create keyboard shatters the mold of how you use a keyboard, with per-key customization options and some impressive modules.

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I ditched my Bluetooth speaker for this Victrola turntable system – and didn’t miss a beat

Blending retro aesthetics with modern tech, Victrola’s Harmony turntable is a perfect pick for anyone who loves their music with a touch of nostalgia.

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This HP EliteBook I tested is one of the most versatile work laptops of 2025 – and it’s on sale

HP’s EliteBook Ultra G1i is impressively lightweight, reliably powerful, and built to last on battery life. But there’s more to it.

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Could OpenAI’s rumored browser be a Chrome-killer? Here’s what I’m expecting

Real soon now, OpenAI will be shipping its initial AI-first web browser. Here’s what we know so far about it and its AI browser rivals.

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4 Critical Security Flaws Patched in VMware Workstation Pro

Virtualisation choices on Linux are, as I’m sure you’re know, varied – even more so since VMware made its Workstation Pro software entirely free to download and use on Windows and Linux, even for commercial purposes, no license key ne…

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This $8 cleaning solution is my new favorite tech essential – see the results for yourself

Koala cleaner is my go-to for keeping my prescription glasses, laptop, iPhone, tablet, and other items streak, smudge, and dirt-free, and it’s super affordable.

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FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz—July 18, 2025

How much were you paying attention to open-source news this week? Test your open-source news IQ by taking our quiz!
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Changing these 12 settings on my Apple TV gave it an instant performance boost

A few quick tweaks in your Apple TV’s settings can greatly enhance your viewing experience – here’s what to adjust.

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The OnePlus 12 was already our favorite budget Android phone – and now it’s $300 off

With market-leading charging speeds, mega battery life, and a premium build, the OnePlus 12 is a worthy rival to flagship smartphones.

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Is your Ring camera showing strange logins? Here’s what’s going on

Ring says you weren’t hacked but some users aren’t convinced.

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The best MagSafe accessories of 2025 for your iPhone

MagSafe maximizes your iPhone. We’ve tested the best MagSafe accessories such as wallets and chargers to help you find products that make your day easier.

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How to move your Google Chrome’s address bar on an Android phone (and why you should)

The relocated address bar is much easier to reach, especially on larger devices.

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Ubuntu 25.10 Wallpaper Contest Opened for Submission

Wallpaper Contest for next Ubuntu 25.10, Questing Quokka, is opened. Submit or vote your favorite images! Like the last contest, the submissions are separated into 3 categories: Mascot Theme, Digital / Abstract Art, and Photography. And top 2 voted images (6 images in total) in each category will be included in the 25.10 as optional […]

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My new favorite Android smartwatch rivals Google and Garmin models in features and design

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has a physical bezel that harkens to the past, but its advanced coaching functions lead us into the future.

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Blender 4.5 Released as New LTS with Full Vulkan Support

Blender, the popular free open-source 3D creation software, released new 4.5 version few days ago! The new Blender 4.5 is a long term support (LTS) release since v4.2 with 2 years of support, which features full Vulkan graphics API support! With the new low-level graphics API, it has OpenXR, Subdivision, USD/Hydra support, and significant performance […]

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Ubuntu 25.10 Shrinks its Raspberry Pi Install Footprint

Ubuntu 25.10 uses a minimal default install on Raspberry Pi, reducing install size. See what’s changed and why the move makes sense for developers.
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