FOSS Weekly #26.13: Age Verification Added in systemd, Systemd forked, Btrfs Subvolumes, New Backup Tool, Yazi Manager and More

Controversies all around.

This smart desktop charger is a WFH staple for me – and 40% off right now

Twelve South’s HiRise 2 Deluxe is a functional 15W Qi2 magnetic charger that looks good and optimizes space.

The best free tax software of 2026

Tax season is open. Our top picks for free online tax software services provide guidance and filing for those with simple returns.

Why Noi may be the best way to run ChatGPT and Claude side-by-side on your desktop

With an uptick in AI services worldwide, it’s becoming more difficult to keep them all in one place, which is why an app like Noi is ideal.

Do yourself a favor and stop buying these cheap SSD drives flooding the market

These no-name storage devices are unreliable, dangerous, and may just flat out arrive defective.

Kali Linux Waxes Nostalgic with BackTrack Mode

For those who’ve used Kali Linux since its inception, the changes with the new release are sure to put a smile on your face.

Why YouTube with ads just isn’t worth it for me anymore – even if it’s free

Like it or not, there are more reasons than ever to consider paying for YouTube Premium.

Sonos Play review: This portable Wi-Fi speaker may be Sonos’ greatest hit yet

I didn’t use to consider Sonos a heavyweight in the world of Bluetooth speakers, but times have changed.

I let Claude AI control my Mac, and it worked flawlessly – with only two minor issues

Claude can take over your PC screen to carry out tasks now, like finding files and writing emails. Here’s how well it works.

remotecontrol @ Savannah: GE SmartHQ™ Management

https://www.smart … com/lp/management

This offering sure looks like GNU remotecontrol. Perhaps it is our code.

I found the 3 best last minute tech deals under $100 during Amazon’s Spring Sale

Improve your personal life with these great sub-$100 deals I’ve found during Amazon’s Spring Sale. Act fast because the event ends soon.

These Shark Amazon Spring Sale deals are perfect for a spring refresh – but hurry

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends today, but there’s still plenty of savings from Shark (including hair tools, cleaning gear, and more) – but don’t wait.

These 7 wellness gadgets helped me become more mindful (and they’re still on sale)

Spring is the perfect time to focus on your overall wellness, and these devices can help. Plus, they are all discounted during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale–but hurry, deals end today.

Inside the Systemd Age Verification Debate: Developer Responds to Criticism

A single pull request turned a quiet open source contributor into the unlikely target of one of the Linux community’s most heated controversies. We interacted with Dylan Taylor to hear his side of the story.

Troubleshooting "AppImages require FUSE to run" on Linux

AppImage complained of missing libfuse.so.2 even though fuse2 and fuse3 both were installed. Here’s what I did to fix the issue.

This popular Android Auto wireless adapter just hit its lowest price – and I highly recommend it

It won’t win any awards for performance, but the Motorola Sound MA1 gets the job done for your wireless connection needs.

This discounted Wi-Fi 7 mesh system has me seriously considering an internet upgrade

During Amazon’s Spring Sale, this Eero 7 mesh system has dropped to a new low price, making it a great time to upgrade your home Wi-Fi.

TP-Link Roam 7 review: How this travel router let me stop stressing about public Wi-Fi

Designed for travel, the TP-Link Roam 7 provides fast, private networks in public spaces.

Why I left Evernote for Notion after 14 years – and a 900% price creep

Opinion: For over a decade, Evernote served as my digital brain. But its new $250 price floor for power users finally pushed me to Notion – and I’m glad.

This digital photo frame is my favorite gift to give (and it’s on sale)

The Pexar Digital Photo Frame displays photo memories to your loved ones, and you can snag it at 22% off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale this week.