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These apps are free, but they’re so good, I’d gladly throw cash at them. Here’s why.

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This Linux desktop runs like an app on your current desktop – and it’s amazing

Orbitiny is snappy, portable, and feels like a native experience.

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Linux Kernel Project Releases Project Continuity Document

What happens to Linux when there’s no Linus? It’s a question many of us have asked over the years, and it seems it’s also on the minds of the Linux kernel project.

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Free Up Disk Space by Removing Old Snap Versions

Running out of disk space on Ubuntu? Before you start uninstalling applications or clearing caches, you might want to check your snap revisions. I’ve been getting low disk space warnings on a 40GB Ubuntu partition. The usual tips to free space on…

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What Happens to Linux After Linus Torvalds? We Finally Have the Answer to This Uncomfortable Question

They finally set this in stone.

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Transmission 4.1.0 is out with Sequential Download & IPv6 [Ubuntu PPA]

Transmission Bittorrent client finally released new major 4.1.0 version yesterday! Here are the new features and Ubuntu PPA for Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 24.04 and 25.10. The new version is made available after more than a year of development. It fixed the significantly degraded transfer performance in 4.0.x series by changed the uTP ack scheduling algorithm. […]

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I tested local AI on my M1 Mac, expecting magic – and got a reality check instead

My not-so-quick experiment with Ollama taught me a hard lesson.

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The best document management software of 2026: Expert tested

We compared features, pricing, and capabilities to find the perfect document management software for your business needs.

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AI assistant Moltbot is going viral – but is it safe to use?

Early users praise Moltbot as a more useful and proactive form of AI. However, relying on this tool could bring security risks.

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ZDNET tested the most reliable e-commerce software to help you build your store, manage payments, automate shipping, and scale your business faster in 2026.

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FOSS Weekly #26.05: Clawdbot Mania, NexPhone, Things We No Longer Use Terminal for and More Linux Stuff

When was the last time you were forced to use the terminal?

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I uncovered hidden Oura Ring data using this free tool, but I’m not fully convinced yet

Simple Wearable Report uses AI to extract more insights from your Oura Ring data. Here’s how it works.

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Distribution Release: GParted Live 1.8.0-2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Curtis Gedak has announced the release of GParted Live 1.8.0-2, the latest stable release of the project’s Debian-based specialist live CD with tools suitable for disk partitioning and d…

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CachyOS vs. EdeavorOS: Which spinoff makes Arch Linux easier to use?

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Mecha Systems Introduces Linux Handheld

Mecha Systems has revealed its Mecha Comet, a new handheld computer powered by – you guessed it – Linux.

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Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds

Linus plans to live forever. But just in case he doesn’t, there’s now a succession plan (though no actual successor).

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The long-rumored ChromeOS and Android merger just got its strongest hint yet – and I’m hyped

A leaked bug report shows Google’s Aluminium OS in action.

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BSD Release: OPNsense 26.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. OPNsense is a FreeBSD-based specialist operating system designed for firewalls and routers. The project’s latest release is version 26.1. “For over 11 years now, OPNsense is driving inno…

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Transmission 4.1.0 Released with Big Updates

Transmission 4.1 adds support for IPv6 and dual-stack UDP trackers, sequential downloading, and improved µTP (Micro Transport Protocol) performance.
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KDE Plasma 6.6 is almost here, and this Linux distro gave me an early look – here’s how

If you’re looking to see what’s coming in KDE Plasma 6.6, your best bet is to give KDE Neon Unstable a try.

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