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libinput 1.29.0 Released with New Tablet Pad Debugging Tool

Libinput, the free open-source input library and driver, released new 1.29.0 version few days ago. Libinput is a popular input library, that’s default in Ubuntu, Fedora, and many other Linux Distributions, for handling mice, keyboards, touchpads/touchscreens, and other input devices. The new release of the library introduced new libinput debug-tablet-pad command line tool. As you […]

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 3rd, 2025

The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 3rd, 2025, brings news about Audacious 4.5, GNU Linux-libre 6.16 kernel, 4MLinux 49.0, PorteuX 2.2, NetworkManager 1.54, and more.
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How I unlocked another 15GB of Gmail storage for free (and kept my old files, too)

No matter which Google account you use, this simple process lets you back up every message and photo at no extra cost.

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VirtualBox 7.2.0 RC1 is Available for Testing

VirtualBox 7.2.0 RC1, the third development release for the next major version of Oracle’s virtualization software, is available to download few days ago. Compare to the last Beta, the RC1 release added explicit unattended installation support for Oracle Linux 10, while others are mostly bug-fixes. VirtualBox 7.2.0 is the new feature release, that might be […]

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I stopped leaving these 7 common household devices plugged in, and my energy bill noticed

You’ll be surprised to learn how many ‘vampire devices’ could be silently draining power in your home. Here are the most popular culprits.

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wget Removed from Ubuntu Server 25.10 Default Install

Ubuntu Server 25.10 removes wget from its default installation, in favour of the wcurl tool. Here’s why the change was made and if it’ll affect you.
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KubeSphere Drops Open for Fauxpen — Blames It On AI or Something…

Yet another company has evidently failed to realize going in that open source means open, and is changing to a new proprietary license with “open source” in the name.
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Distribution Release: PorteuX 2.2

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Slackware-based PorteuX project has published a new release, version 2.2, which introduces several changes to the kernel and includes a fix for Xfce not locking the desktop properly….

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Looking for an Ubuntu Manual? Try This Book

Whether you’re new to Ubuntu or have been using it for years, The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook offers a wealth of practical tips, time-saving tricks, and insider insights that will help you get even more out of your Ubuntu experience.

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The best Raspberry Pi alternatives of 2025: Expert recommended

The Raspberry Pi is an excellent single-board computer, but my favorite picks work just as well for your home projects. These are the best Raspberry Pi alternatives around.

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health @ Savannah: One Health Conference 2025 – Rome

Dear all

Luis Falcón, author of GNU Health and president of GNU Solidario, will be a keynote speaker at the 4th One-Health conference, that will take place in Rome, Italy September 30 – October 2, 2025.

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The Top Five — For the Week Ending August 1, 2005

Did you miss this week’s top articles? Here are the five most read article on FOSS Force for the week that just ended.
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Linux App Release Roundup (July 2025)

Roundup of July’s smaller Linux app releases: Shotcut and Kdenlive video editors, Plank Reloaded dock, Krita performance fixes, and more.
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Your car’s USB port is seriously underrated: 5 creative ways I’m using mine

You’re missing out if you’re not using your car’s USB port for these functionalities.

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US Tariff Change Could Send SBC & Mini PC Prices Soaring

The US ending tariff exemption on goods under $800 could send the price of Raspberry Pi, mini PCs and other Linux hardware soaring — not just for buyers in America.
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Boston-Based FSF Could Use a Few Volunteers on August 11

FSF’s big summer fundraiser is over and it’s now time for rolling up the sleeves to get those orders shipped!
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FOSS Force’s Top Ten for July

Here’s what people were reading the most on FOSS Force during the month of July, 2025.
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Own a Samsung phone? I changed 10 settings to greatly improve its performance

Samsung phones have a bevy of useful features – here are a few you should start using.

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The Third Snapshot of Ubuntu 25.10 is Available for Testing

Ubuntu 25.10 snapshot 3, the third development release for the next Ubuntu release, is available for testing purpose. As you may know, Ubuntu introduced monthly snapshot releases and released the first one in May 29. Now, the July release is finally available. Ubuntu developer team announced the release on the last day of July: I’d […]

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FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz—August 1, 2025

How much were you paying attention to open-source news this week? Test your open-source news IQ by taking our quiz!
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