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System insights with command-line tools: free and vmstat
In this fifth article of the “System insights with command-line tools” series we explore free and vmstat, two small utilities that reveal a surprising amount about your Linux system’s health. free gives you an instant snapshot of how RAM and swap...
2025-06-23 08:00
Linus Torvalds releases a pretty ordinary Linux 6.16-rc3
Linus Torvalds, head of the Linux kernel, has released a new kernel development build - Linux 6.16-rc3. It brings updates to the core system as well as GPU and networking drivers. Read more...
2025-06-23 03:34
Borderlands 4 drops stunning new story trailer
Another fantastic look at Borderlands 4 gives me hope that we'll see a return to Borderlands form.
2025-06-22 23:04
Borderlands 4 — new cinematic story trailer, darker tone (and $70 price point with early access), finally lands
Another fantastic look at Borderlands 4 gives me hope that we'll see a return to Borderlands form.
2025-06-22 23:04
This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10
Ubuntu's trash icon may get a makeover in 25.10. Yaru icon theme designers are working on a new look to improve desktop consistency. You're reading This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce e...
2025-06-22 22:59
OpenAI and Jony Ive remove ‘io’ branding mentions over trademark lawsuit
If you recently looked up but couldn’t find OpenAI’s announcement video about its flashy partnership with Jony Ive, you are not alone. OpenAI has quietly pulled down the original blog post and the accompanying nine-minute video, just weeks after to...
2025-06-22 22:37
End of an era? Kubuntu is removing default support for X11 in new installs
The Linux world is slowly moving away from X11 and leaning into Wayland. Kubuntu is now the latest distro to drop default support for X11 in new installs. Read more...
2025-06-22 22:04
Here's how I fixed a dead Steam Deck screen — with Valve proving they still have the best customer service in gaming
Is your Steam Deck screen completely black? Here's how you may be able to bring it back to life.
2025-06-22 21:00
I used Lenovo's latest dual-screen OLED laptop for a month and it wouldn't be my first choice — here's why
Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i has returned with a tweaked, larger design for its tenth generation, and I've been using it for a month for gaming and work to see what it's like.
2025-06-22 20:00
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Weekly: Compact notifications in Teams, improvements to Copilot & more
This week, the Microsoft 365 Roadmap got a few new additions, including the option to shrink notification size in Teams, among others. Read more...
2025-06-22 19:10
This hidden Windows 11 setting makes the system feel a lot faster
If you feel like Windows 11's UI is a bit too slow, this simple feature could help speed things up significantly. Read more...
2025-06-22 18:04
Kubuntu 25.10 Drops X11 Session for Wayland-Only Install
Kubuntu 25.10 will not ship with an X11 desktop session on its ISO, following Ubuntu's lead. An X11 Plasma session will remain available for manual install. You're reading Kubuntu 25.10 Drops X11 Session for Wayland-Only Install, a blog post from OMG! ...
2025-06-22 17:14
Kubuntu 25.10 Won’t Include an X11 Session by Default
Kubuntu 25.10 will not ship with an X11 desktop session on its ISO, following Ubuntu's lead. An X11 Plasma session will remain available for manual install. You're reading Kubuntu 25.10 Won’t Include an X11 Session by Default, a blog post from OMG! U...
2025-06-22 17:14
Windows 11 Pro with a copy of Office 2021 Pro drops to all-time low price
Upgrade your Windows for a more enhanced UI, improved security, and better multitasking, with classic Office apps that don't require a monthly subscription. Read more...
2025-06-22 17:00
iPadOS 26: Testing the new local capture for podcasting
If you’re a creator or podcaster, I’ll bet your ears perked up towards the end of the WWDC25 keynote, when Apple announced that built-in local audio and video capture during calls would be coming to iPadOS 26. And while I have tried (and repeatedly...
2025-06-22 16:30
Iconic Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX hits 20 years old today — PS3 GPU forbearer was 'graphics champion' of performance and efficiency in its day
The Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX launched 20 years ago, today, and it marked a ground-breaking achievement at the time for the green team.
2025-06-22 16:03
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$33.28/mo for a MacBook? Meet the MacBook Upgrade Program
With Apple’s latest MacBooks pushing performance further than ever, buyers are moving away from the old-school, pay-upfront model. And one company is quietly reshaping how Mac users get their next device. For years, Apple fans had two options: pay th...
2025-06-22 15:46
MIT researchers repair bridges by 3D printing steel onto corroded beams — Tech uses compressed gas to heat and accelerate powdered steel particles
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst worked with MIT researchers to create a cost-effective way to repair bridges and extend their lives until they can be replaced.
2025-06-22 15:27
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New US restrictions could prevent leading chip manufacturers from installing chipmaking tools in their China fabs — TSMC, Samsung, and SK hynix potentially impacted
The U.S. government may cancel a program for multinational chipmakers, with impacts to firms like Samsung, SK hynix, and TSMC which operate in China.
2025-06-22 14:12
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Long-time rivals Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds meet for the first time, have dinner — 'No major kernel decisions were made, but maybe next dinner'
Photo shows the first meeting between two legends of the tech world, Bill Gates and Linus Torvalds, standing together after a dinner.
2025-06-22 13:10
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