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Epic Games used AI to 'vibe code' its new PC launcher, because apparently typing is hard. It's faster, supports Linux, and definitely not related to those 1,000 layoffs.
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A 10-day survival guide for Linux newbies, covering desktop navigation, file management, upgrades, app installation, settings, customization, printer setup, file migration, and backups - because switching operating systems shouldn't require a…
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System76's new Thelio Mira Custom is a powerful, whisper-quiet Linux workstation with liquid cooling, top-tier AMD and Nvidia hardware, and a price tag that will make you reconsider building your own.
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Red Hat will now support your RHEL version until the heat death of the universe - provided your wallet can keep up with the subscription fees.
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Running Linux GUI apps on Android via the Weston app is a buggy, RAM-hungry nightmare that mostly results in crashes and error messages, but hey, at least it's theoretically possible.
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Anthropic's Claude Code desktop app lands on Linux with full features, but local AI enthusiasts will find it about as welcoming as a Windows update.
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KDE Plasma 6.7 is here with a global mic mute hotkey, per-screen virtual desktops, and Bigscreen mode - because your desktop should be as flexible as your ability to ignore system updates.
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Aerion, an open-source, Linux-first email client from a Hong Kong consultancy, has won over a ZDNet reviewer by not being annoying - especially on tiling window managers.
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Flipper Devices unveils the Flipper One, an open Linux cyberdeck that makes Raspberry Pi look like a hobby project - with an octa-core chip, M.2 slot, and the ability to run local LLMs without crying.
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The fourth major Linux kernel flaw in a month lets unprivileged users steal SSH host keys and password hashes, because apparently the kernel needed another way to make sysadmins sweat.
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A critical Linux vulnerability named Copy Fail has been hiding in kernels since 2017, letting attackers gain root access with alarming ease. Update your kernel, or prepare for a rude awakening.
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