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This ambitious Linux distribution now offers four desktops but there is a catch
aerynOS 2026.11 arrives with four desktop environments, a redesigned Moss package manager, and a new installer. However, missing…
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Claude AI can hijack vulnerable Linux servers without a password and Ubuntu still has no fix
IA terrifying security vulnerability in the Linux kernel could allow attackers to take complete control of affected servers…
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Linux 7.3 arrives with Samsung SSD fixes as Linus Torvalds goes on vacation
Linux 7.3 arrives with Samsung SSD, AMD, and Intel graphics fixes as Linus Torvalds prepares to handle Linux…
AI and Security
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OpenAI promises to cut AI power consumption so Americans can keep the lights on
OpenAI says its massive AI data centers will reduce electricity consumption when the grid is under pressure. The…
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FBI confirms North Korea stole $6 billion from Binance, but what can the hackers actually buy?
North Korea allegedly stole billions in cryptocurrency from Binance, and the FBI has confirmed who was responsible. But…
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Starbucks should lower its ridiculous prices before adding AI
Starbucks is planning AI-assisted drive-thrus and exploring AI ordering. But with a couple of Pumpkin Spice Lattes costing…
Hardware
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Satechi solves a frustrating Mac monitor problem with its new USB4 adapter
Satechi’s new ExtendView USB4 adapter brings dual 4K/60Hz monitors, 140W charging, and 10Gbps connectivity to compatible Macs without…
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MINISFORUM S5 packs five SSD slots and 10GbE into a fanless NAS
MINISFORUM S5 starts at $599 with five NVMe slots, 10GbE, and fanless cooling. It also lists Windows and…
Recent stories
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Apple just made $30.7 billion in profit but two of its biggest product categories are struggling
Apple just reported another massive quarter, with $114.5 billion in revenue and $30.7 billion in profit. While iPhone…
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Linux Mint keeps making more apps when the desktop should come first
Linux Mint has three new apps in development, alongside useful sleep and file manager improvements. The bigger question…
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Pope Leo XIV calls for AI weapons ban and warns machines are not people
Pope Leo XIV says machines are tools, not people, and calls for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons.…
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Binance just gave the world 6 billion reasons to distrust crypto
Binance promises to cover losses after a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. The incident puts…
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The New York Times is taking the soul out of NYT Cooking with AI
The New York Times is adding AI recipe customization to NYT Cooking. It could make dinner easier, but…
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Tor Browser 16 adds a new way to keep snooping apps from seeing your browsing activity
Tor Browser 16 adds an optional setting that hides page titles from other applications. Here is what changed…








