The best gaming speakers of 2025: Expert tested from SteelSeries and more

I tested the best gaming speakers to find options that deliver big sound without draining your wallet.

Changing these 10 settings on my OnePlus phone gave it a big performance boost

Not sure you’re getting the most out of your OnePlus device? Adjust these settings to unlock better performance and a smoother experience.

The Top Five — For the Week Ending July 25, 2005

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended. Rolling With…
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The best Android phones of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

The best Android phones we’ve tested offer bright, sharp displays, long battery life, versatile cameras, and standout hardware features.

Amin Bandali: Mirroring Protesilaos’ videos to Internet Archive

I enjoy reading and watching the writings and videos that
Protesilaos publishes on his website, with his work ranging from
philosophy and various life issues to GNU Emacs and programming.
Currently, Prot uploads his videos to YouTube and embeds them …

Euphonica is a Rust-Powered MPD Client Heavy on Bling

Euphonica is a new Rust-based MPD frontend for Linux desktops, with ‘bling’ as a key feature. I showcase its design, features, and current development status.
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Install .NET 10 (Preview) in Ubuntu via PPA

For testing purpose, Microsoft .NET 10 (preview version so far) is available to install in Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04, and 25.04 through PPA. .NET 10 is the next LTS (Long Term Support) release with 3 years of support. It’s so far in preview development stage, while the full release is expected in November 2025. What’s […]

Development Release: SME Server 11.0 Beta 1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Terry Fage has announced the availability of a new development build of the upcoming SME Server 11.0, the project’s Rocky Linux-based server distribution for small and medium enterprises…

The best all-in-one computers of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best all-in-one computers that combine the power of a desktop PC with a slim, lightweight design.

FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz—July 25, 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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How to Install Gemini CLI on Ubuntu to Access AI from Your Terminal

A simple guide to installing and using Google’s Gemini CLI on Ubuntu, a free, open source command line way to access Gemini LLM and use it to work with local files.
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BSD Release: DragonFly BSD 6.4.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The DragonFly BSD project has published a new update to the operating system’s 6.4 series. The new release, DragonFly BSD 6.4.2, fixes a disk size issue when running in a QEMU virtual ma…

FSF Events: FSF40 Hackathon

As part of the FSF40 celebrations, we’re inviting you to participate in a global, online hackathon to help improve important libre software projects.

FSF Events: FSF40 celebration

We hope you’ll join us for the festivities on October 4, 2025, either at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA, USA or online!

How to clear your iPhone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

If your iPhone is feeling slow, follow this quick routine to boost its speed and free up space.

Securing Linux: Steady Momentum in AppArmor and SELinux Uptake

by George Whittaker

Introduction

In recent times, two critical Linux security frameworks, AppArmor and SELinux, have seen noteworthy acceleration in real-world deployment. As Linux co…

Ubuntu Artwork Themes for Chrome & Vivaldi Browsers

User of Chrome, Chromium, or Vivaldi? Here are Ubuntu artwork themes for your web browser! Mauro Gaspari, the Ubuntu Team member has been working on creating Ubuntu artwork themes for Chrome and Vivaldi browsers since a year ago. With the themes, you web browser will have an orange header bar, with Ubuntu wallpaper as background […]

Trail’s End for Clear Linux

Intel’s sudden shutdown of its high-performance Clear Linux OS has left enterprise users scrambling. Here’s where to go next.
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Your TV’s USB port has hidden superpowers: 4 benefits you’re not taking advantage of

That old but reliable USB port can do more than just broadcast local content. Here’s a roundup of my top use cases.

The smart cooler that stopped me from toting ice again just hit its lowest price yet

Say goodbye to melting ice with the Anker Solix EverFrost 2, a battery-powered cooler that keeps items chilled for days.