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Can you trust Firefox’s new free VPN for all browser users? What you need to know

Don’t cancel your paid one just yet. Here’s the breakdown of Firefox’s free VPN.

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Distribution Release: ML4W OS 2.12.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Stephan Raabe has published a new version of ML4W OS, an Arch Linux-based distribution featuring a heavily customised Hyprland tiling compositor and with advanced configuration of Hyprla…

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The Flipper One may be the ultimate Linux PC for hackers in 2026 – and I’m excited

The Flipper Zero’s successor is expected to be a pocket-sized Linux computer with a more powerful, modular design.

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This 205W GaN adapter has effectively replaced my other travel chargers

The Momox 205W 9-in-1 universal travel adapter has proven reliable for overseas trips and general charging needs.

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I turned casual selfies into professional headshots with Gemini – and the results blew me away

I used Gemini Nano Banana 2 to generate professional headshots perfect for LinkedIn – in minutes.

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After testing this Anker, I wish every wireless charger had a thermoelectric cooler

The Anker Prime MagSafe 3-in-1 is a Qi2 25W charging station that won’t overheat your iPhone or drop your devices on the floor.

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Ubuntu 26.04 Now Shows Sudo Password Asterisk Feedback [How to Restore]

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS finally breaks the longstanding security tradition by now displaying the asterisk feedback when typing sudo password in terminal or command console. As you know, most Linux distributions by default do not show any feedback when user is inputting password in terminal or any other command console for sudo authentication. This is NOT […]

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This hidden Windows 11 feature can help you spot battery issues early – how to find it

The built-in report provides insight into your laptop’s battery status, including whether it’s time for a replacement.

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Systemd Crossword: Test Your Knowledge of Linux "ctl Commands"

A fun Linux crossword puzzle featuring systemd ctl commands like systemctl and journalctl. Perfect for testing and improving your Linux skills.

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Ubuntu 26.04’s new folder icons undergo another revamp

The redesigned folder icons for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS have been redesigned again, albeit slightly. A big Yaru theme update hit Ubuntu 26.04 LTS last week, delivering a set of colourful new directory icons to development desktops (alongside other theme chang…

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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1165

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Argent Linux 1.5.3
News: Manjaro team goes on strike, AlmaLinux improves NVIDIA driver support and introduces RISC-V packages, systemd introduce…

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AirDrop is coming to older Samsung phones – is yours supported? How to get it early

The latest OneUI 8.5 beta lets Samsung phones, including the Galaxy S24 and S25, share files with Apple devices.

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OpenShot 3.5.0 Released with Experimental ComfyUI AI Tool Support

OpenShot, the free open-source video editor for Linux, Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS, released new 3.5.0 version few days ago. The new version of this Qt-based video editor added experimental ComfyUI integration, allowing to use your local AI model for image and video creation. After installed ComfyUI in your system, you can connect it to OpenShot […]

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Distribution Release: Exton Linux 260322 “ExLight”

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Arne Exton has announced the release of an updated build in the “ExLight” branch of Exton Linux. Based on Debian 13, it features the Enlightenment 0.27.1 window manager: “I’ve made a new…

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On Our Way to Independence: Funding FOSS Force’s Next Year of Coverage

Our 2026 Independence Drive is moving, but more slowly than we’d hoped — here’s where things stand and how you can help us pick up the pace.
The post On Our Way to Independence: Funding FOSS Force’s Next Year of Coverage appeared first on FOSS Force.
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This Week Is Fedora 44 CoreOS Test Week

Want an early look at Fedora 44 CoreOS? Here’s your chance to get a sneak peek and put the next release through its paces.
The post This Week Is Fedora 44 CoreOS Test Week appeared first on FOSS Force.

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BenQ Display Pilot 2 software now has a Linux version

BenQ released a Linux version of its Display Pilot 2 software at the end of 2025, but I only heard about this week when reading about the launch of the company’s latest coding monitor. Priced at $699/£599, the BenQ RD280UG is a 28-inch, 3:2 monit…

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How to AirDrop on an Android phone (and the few models that can actually do it)

Google has found a way for Quick Share to play nicely with AirDrop, paving the way for the new sharing method.

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I compared the best budget phones from Apple, Google, and Samsung – this model won it

The iPhone 17e, Pixel 10a, and Galaxy A56 are all solid midrangers, but they excel in different areas.

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Distribution Release: antiX 26

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The antiX project has published a new stable release, version 26, which offers five init implementation options and several window managers. “antiX-26 (Stephen Kapos) is a new release ba…

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