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Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open

After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.

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Your KDE Plasma desktop is about to get a huge upgrade with 6.6 – what’s inside

The new KDE Plasma 6.6 release brings faster performance, stronger security, deeper customization, and more.

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KDE Has A New Infinite Whiteboard Tool Work-In-Progress

Looking for an infinite whiteboard tool for Linux Desktop? KDE has one that’s in development! It’s Drawy, a free open-source C++ written application that aims to be a native-desktop alternative to the amazing web-based Excalidraw. This app provides a simple Qt6 and KDE Frameworks based user interface, for product managers, designers, and anyone who need […]

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Distribution Release: deepin 25.0.10

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. An updated version of deepin, a Debian-based Linux distribution with a custom-built Deepin Desktop Environment, has been released. The new version 25.0.10 brings various improvements to …

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Is 0patch legit? My verdict after months of testing on my outdated Windows 10 PC

0patch provides crucial security updates for Windows 10 and fills the support gap left by Microsoft. Here’s how my experience with it has been.

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Easy Effects 8.1.0 Released with Crusher Plugin & Many Improvements

Easy Effects, the popular audio equalizer and effects application for Linux desktop, released new 8.1.0 version few days ago. The new version of this free open-source software added new plugin for input/output effects, fixed some bugs, and introduced some other features. Version 8.0.0 switched the UI frameworks from GTK4 to Qt6 and QML, which however […]

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Don’t rely on your router’s USB port when these alternatives are less prone to security risks

Your router’s USB port is convenient, but its unreliability makes it susceptible to security attacks. Here are your alternatives.

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After setting up Windows 11, these 9 steps are non-negotiable for me

Microsoft’s default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here’s how to declutter your PC and maximize its security.

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Will Intel’s Core 3 Replicate the N100’s Budget Mini-PC Success?

Intel’s Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) aims to replace the popular N100 CPU, but if it isn’t as affordable, better performance won’t matter to the budget conscious.
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Forget Samsung: This Motorola phone I tested is the king of battery life for under $300

The 2026 Moto G Power is Motorola’s best budget phone yet, with an enduring battery life and a sharp-looking display.

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Distribution Release: MX Linux 25.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The MX Linux team have announced an updat to the distribution’s 25.x series. MX Linux 25.1 maintains the existing Debian 13.1 and sees a return to offering a choice of init software at b…

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It’s Official: Richard Stallman Will Speak at Georgia Tech on January 23

While RMS has continued to speak at occasional events, he’s largely remained publicly invisible until now. Is this about to change?
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OpenAI just unveiled its Google Translate competitor, and ChatGPT already wins in a big way

ChatGPT Translate isn’t multimodal yet, but it still beats Google Translate by a wide margin. Here’s how.

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AI fails at freelancer tasks 97% of the time, new ‘Remote Labor Index’ shows

Researchers tested AI on remote freelance projects across fields like game development, data analysis, and video animation. It didn’t go well.

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I used GPT-5.2-Codex to find a mystery bug and hosting nightmare – it was beyond fast

The $20-per-month ChatGPT plan is more than enough for occasional bug fixes and feature addition runs. Here’s a prime example by yours truly.

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I found 6 free browsers that make old computers feel surprisingly fast (and they’re secure, too)

Dealing with a slow PC or internet? These browsers are built to run smoothly anyway.

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How to run Windows apps on Linux with Wine – it’s easy

Considering a switch from Windows to Linux? The good news is you don’t have to give up your favorite Windows apps. Here’s how to run them on Linux.

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I let Roborock’s first self-cleaning roller mop vacuum clean my hardwood floors, and it delivered

The Qrevo Curv 2 Flow is Roborock’s first venture into the self-cleaning roller mop space, and it’s nearly perfect. Nearly.

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Your smart home may be at risk – 6 ways experts protect your devices from attacks

Locking down your smart home is about reducing entry points – here’s how to do it right.

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Distribution Release: ELEGANCE 26.0.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. ELEGANCE, a French desktop distribution based on Manjaro Linux and featuring the Cinnamon desktop and a huge collection of popular open-source software, has been updated to version 26.0….

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