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March 30, 2026April 5, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I tested the ‘survival computer’ that has all the offline utility you need – including AI

If you were ever curious how you’d stay informed and empowered without a network connection, Project NOMAD is for you.

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A dozen travel gadgets that can upgrade your spring break (and they’re on sale)

Traveling soon? Scoop up these nifty gadgets ahead of your travels for less during the last days of Amazon’s Spring Sale.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

May 30, 2026 at 10:15 WEST

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Distribution Release: Elive 3.8.50

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Elive project has pubished a new stable release of its Debian-based distribution featuring the Englightenment desktop. The new version uses Debian 12 (Old Stable) as a base and offer…

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FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

May 5, 2026 at 17:00 EST

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

What Google’s TurboQuant can and can’t do for AI’s spiraling cost

Google’s real-time quantization could be important for running local AI. Here’s why.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2: I listened to both, and there’s a sonic difference

Which noise-canceling earbuds should you buy? The answer may go beyond just your device ecosystem.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

FSF Events: Free Software Directory meeting on IRC: Friday, April 3, starting at 12:00 EDT (16:00 UTC)

Join the FSF and friends on Friday, April 3 from 12:00 to 15:00 EDT (16:00 to 19:00 UTC) to help improve the Free Software Directory.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I’ve been WFH for 7 years. These are the home office gadgets I want right now

I’m saving money on home office essentials this year during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, and you can too – but hurry. The sale ends tomorrow.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

YouTube is coming to Android Auto – but you can’t watch it

Here’s why some YouTube users could find this to be a pretty useful feature, anyway.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

This is hands-down the best juicer I’ve ever used – and it’s on sale

The Fluicer gets every drop of juice out of your lemons, limes, or oranges, with minimal effort. Get one for under $20 during the Amazon Spring Sale.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Martin Wimpress Wants Out at Ubuntu Mate

After 12 years leading Ubuntu MATE, its founder says it’s time to hand the reins to new maintainers.
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March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Distribution Release: 4MLinux 51.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The 4MLinux project has published an update for its lightweight distribution. 4MLinux 51.0 includes a few key changes, including new media playing options. “The status of the 4MLinux 51….

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After 5 Years, PineTime Gets a Major Upgrade with AMOLED, GPS, and More

The original PineTime stays, but its followup is a different thing entirely.

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New LibreOffice Calc 26.2 User Guide Now Available

LibreOffice’s documentation team has updated the Calc guide for 26.2, with clearer explanations, polished examples, and step‑by‑step help for everyday spreadsheet tasks.
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March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?

Canonical has raised the minimum RAM requirement to 6 GB, while Windows 11 still sits at 4 GB. But that’s only a number and it doesn’t tell the real story.

March 30, 2026April 6, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

I used a single power station to keep my off-grid cabin running – how it all worked out

After testing dozens of power stations, the Bluetti Apex 300 is my top pick to transform my off-grid dream into a reality.

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

Fix OpenVPN Immediate Connection Failure in Ubuntu 26.04

In Ubuntu 26.04 (Beta so far), OpenVPN connection does not work out-of-the-box due to a bug in AppArmor. Here’s a quick workaround to fix the issue. For security reason, Ubuntu by default uses AppArmor (Application Armor), a Linux Kernel security mode, to restrict programs’ capabilities for file access, networking and permissions. It uses a list […]

March 30, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

This AI expert says the job apocalypse isn’t coming, even if you’re a coder – here’s why

AI will either substitute or supplement our work. Too many people are focused on the substitute side, argues Stanford’s Erik Brynjolfsson.

March 30, 2026April 13, 2026 | by Arround The Web | No comments

‘Job seekers have to be detectives’: 3 signs that listing is a scam

In a tough job market, having a recruiter offer you a job might seem like a blessing – but make sure it’s legit first.