Surfshark recruits Windows and Android users to find bugs before public releases
Surfshark has opened an updated beta testing program that lets Windows and Android users try unfinished features and report bugs before public releases.
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Audacity 4 is a massive open source audio editor overhaul, but some features are missing
Audacity 4 is a huge overhaul of the open source audio editor, bringing a rebuilt Qt interface, improved clip editing, ASIO support on Windows, and a new project format. However, several Audacity 3 features are currently missing.
Microsoft says Windows on Arm now has more than 7,000 verified apps and games
Microsoft says more than 7,000 verified apps and games now work on Windows on Arm as the ecosystem expands and NVIDIA prepares to join Qualcomm with new Arm-powered PCs.
Citrix adds a Linux-powered escape hatch for broken Windows PCs
Citrix UniconOS dual boot installs a separate Linux recovery environment alongside Windows, allowing employees to access company applications when Windows fails.
Microsoft reportedly hikes Windows fees and Linux has never been more attractive
Microsoft reportedly increased Windows OEM licensing fees by as much as 10 percent. With PC costs already climbing, Linux has never looked more attractive.
Kubuntu Focus invests $100,000 to make KDE Plasma 6.6 LTS a Windows alternative
Kubuntu Focus is committing more than $100,000 to a three-year KDE Plasma 6.6 LTS initiative focused on stability, security updates, and making Linux a more practical alternative to proprietary operating systems.
Plugable’s new USB-C dock delivers triple displays without drivers, but Mac users should look elsewhere
Plugable’s new UD-MSTH3 USB-C dock supports three displays without drivers, including dual 4K 60Hz output, 100W charging, and 2.5Gb Ethernet.
DuckDuckGo just gave YouTube users a reason to skip Premium
DuckDuckGo Browser now blocks most YouTube video ads by default on several platforms. It’s a feature many users will celebrate, but I can’t help feeling a bit conflicted about it.
OWC Stack AI brings Thunderbolt 5 local AI support to Windows and Linux
OWC Stack AI aims to help Windows and Linux users run larger AI models locally while reducing cloud AI costs and privacy concerns.
StarTech.com USB-C dock supports three 4K displays and 140W charging
StarTech.com’s new Triple-Monitor USB-C Docking Station delivers triple 4K 60Hz display support, 140W charging, 2.5GbE networking, and enterprise reliability across macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux.