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I tested GPT-5.4 Thinking, and it gave me great answers (until I dove deeper)

OpenAI claims GPT-5.4 Thinking can do professional tasks, but I’m not so sure if that’s fully accurate.

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MidnightBSD Bans Users in Brazil and California, Warns More Regions Could Follow

Colorado, Illinois, and New York could join the list if their proposed age verification bills pass.

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HandBrake Released 1.11.0 with DNxHR & ProRes Encoders (Ubuntu PPA)

HandBrake, the popular free open-source video transcoder for Linux, Windows, and macOS, released new 1.11.0 version today! Thanks to FFmpeg 8.0, the new version added encoding support for ProRes, a lossy compression format developed by Apple. As well, it added Production ProRes presets using that encoder to make 540p, 1080p, 4K videos, and any resolution […]

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How Linux and BSD Distros Are Responding to the New Age Verification Laws

Age verification laws could change how operating systems work. See how major Linux and BSD distributions are reacting to the new regulations.

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HandBrake 1.11 adds ProRes, DNxHR encoders and MOV output

HandBrake, the free and open-source video transcoder, has just dropped its first major release of 2026 – adding new professional encoders, MOV output container and a considered clutch of Linux changes. Those of you who work to production standards will…

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DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1163

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Quick looks at three Linux distributions
News: Guix System offers 64-bit Hurd option, Ubuntu and Fedora communities discuss age declaration laws…

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Distribution Release: CachyOS 260308

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The CachyOS team have announced the release of a new version of their Arch-based Linux distribution. The new version places a focus on making the system installer more friendly, particul…

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Resources 1.10.2 fixes ‘implausible’ Intel NPU values

Several Intel NPU fixes land in the latest update to Resources, which Ubuntu is making the default system monitor in 26.04 LTS. Resources is a GTK4/libadwaita tool that shows more system usage, processes and hardware details than GNOME System Monitor, …

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Concessio – Simple App to Help Understand Linux File Permissions

For beginners who want to learn about Linux file permissions, here’s a stupid simple application that can help. It’s Concessio, a free open-source app designed for GNOME, though works in most Linux through Flatpak package. As you know, every file and folder in Linux has a specific set of permissions. It controls the read, write, […]

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Distribution Release: Zenclora OS 2.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Zenclora OS, a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian’s “Stable” branch with a customised GNOME desktop, has been updated to version 2.0. Code-named “Ardenweald”, it now features a u…

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Resources 1.10.2 Added Core Frequency Monitoring for Intel NPU

Resources, the modern system monitor and task manager app that’s default in Ubuntu 26.04, released new 1.10.2 version few days ago. This is a new minor release that includes few bug fixes, translation updates, as well as few improvements for Intel NPU/GPU users. Resources added initial Intel NPU monitoring support since version 1.7.0. The feature […]

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How I’m using a smart calendar to effectively keep my large family organized

The latest version of the Skylight Calendar 2 is ideal for large families. Here’s how I use it to maintain schedules, tasks, and more.

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Mobile OS Release: iodéOS 7.3

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. iodéOS is an Android-based operating system (in the LineageOS family) which ships without Google trackers or proprietary software. The project has released version 7.3 which is based on …

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After using the $1,900 Motorola Razr Fold again, I’m doubling down on my buying advice

The latest foldable features key advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, but you should wait before buying one.

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FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending March 6, 2026

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
The post FOSS Force’s Top Five Articles — For the Week Ending March 6, 2026 appeared first on FOSS Force.

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The best Lenovo laptops of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Lenovo makes great laptops, but with an extensive catalog of products, it’s hard to find the right device. Here are the best Lenovo laptops I’ve tested.

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FRANK OS Turns a Microcontroller Into a Tiny Retro Desktop PC

Based on FreeRTOS, this operating system has a start menu, file manager, and a terminal.

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Firefox Is Getting a Major Redesign After 5 Years

Leaked mockups show “Nova,” Firefox’s big UI revamp that looks way different from what we have now.

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Get Gmail alerts on Ubuntu without a dedicated mail client

Pigeon Email Notifier is a GNOME Shell extension that does one thing: show a desktop notification when new mail arrives in your Gmail, Microsoft Outlook or IMAP webmail account. If you don’t want to leave a webmail tab open in Firefox, the overhe…

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After 20,000 hours of using this SanDisk microSD card, it’s proven to be more than just reliable

Built for dash cams, security cameras, and other heavy-duty tasks, these cards performed better than expected.

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