5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Here are the biggest warning signs that your phone may be hacked, along with the secret codes that can tell you more.

BleachBit 5.1.0 Beta adds cookie manager and expert mode

BleachBit 5.1.0 beta is out with a new cookie manager, expert mode to prevent accidental data loss, new browser support, and fixes for Linux users.
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Your iPhone’s USB-C port is surprisingly versatile – 14 features beyond charging

USB-C turns your iPhone into a hub for work, media, and storage. Here’s how it can do more than just power up your device.

These balanced Beats headphones remain among my favorites – and they’re $50 off

The Beats Solo 4 delivers improved sound and a more refined design while preserving the signature appeal that made the lineup so popular.

How digitally sovereign is your organization? This Red Hat tool can tell you in minutes

Red Hat’s toolkit offers governments and enterprises a way to measure the control they actually have over their data, infrastructure, and operations in this era of geopolitical cloud anxiety.

You can get a new iPhone 13 for just $99 at Walmart – here’s how

The iPhone 13 costs under $100 at Walmart when you sign up for select prepaid Unlimited AT&T plans.

Distribution Release: UBports 24.04, 20.04 OTA-12

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The UBports project has announced updates for the mobile distributions 2.04 and 24.04 branches. The new updates, labeled OTA-12, improve the stability of VoLTE connections, fixes some is…

Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

New research finds that 48% of cyberattacks involve your web browser – and AI is only making matters worse. Follow these best practices to protect yourself.

Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro is here, and it just doubled its reasoning score

The latest Gemini model makes impressive strides in benchmarks, but forthcoming models could give it a reality check.

The best way to transfer to a new MacBook is faster (and cheaper) than you’d think

If transferring your data to a new laptop over Wi-Fi is taking an eternity, this clever method could save you hours.

This new Windows 11 taskbar tool lets you test your internet speed in seconds – how to try it

This new taskbar button lets you measure the speed of your internet connection.

These $60 earbuds changed my mind about budget headphones

With awesome audio, fine fit, and plenty of customization options, the EarFun Air Pro 3 are at the top of their class.

Gentoo Charts a New Path: Moving Away from GitHub Toward Codeberg

by George Whittaker

Introduction

The Gentoo Linux project has begun transitioning parts of its infrastructure away from GitHub and toward Codeberg, a Git hosting platform built on ope…

I tested Chrome’s soon-to-be-released vertical tab feature, and it makes the browser so much better

Google is finally making the leap to vertical tabs to catch up with the competition.

Edge just got a useful AI tool that Chrome doesn’t have – here’s how to try it

A new AI-powered feature in Edge uses Copilot to summarize and answer questions about your PDF files directly in the browser.

Apple Pencil Pro vs ESR Geo Pencil: I tested both, here’s what I recommend

Still deciding whether to go with Apple’s Pencil Pro or ESR’s cheaper Geo Pencil? I broke down the differences.

What is a passkey? The easy explanation – and how they beat passwords

Yes, the technology behind passkeys can be confusing. Here’s a simple guide to help you ditch passwords today.

Is an AI subscription worth it? How to choose your premium chatbot plan – and what not to do

You can do a lot with free AI. But you can do even more if you upgrade. Here’s how to decide between all your options.

FOSS Weekly #26.08: KDE Plasma 6.6, Mint Release Schedule Change, ASCII Weather, Firefox Tweaking and More Linux Stuff

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I compared this Amazfit with my $1,300 Garmin for outdoor tracking, and it was surprisingly close

Amazfit’s T-Rex Ultra 2 lets you plot your winter adventures with offline maps and detailed data that outshine those of expensive competitors.