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The latest Linux kernel release closes out the 6.x era - and it's a gift to cloud admins (zdnet.com)

2026-02-10 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | get Linux kernel → | tags: kernel, linux, memory

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I tried Hyprland on 4 different Linux distros that were all easy to use - one stood out most (zdnet.com)

2026-02-10 | by Jack Wallen | get Hyprland → | tags: desktop, distribution, garuda

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We Did the Math: Do Front-Load Washers Really Save More Money Than Top-Load? (cnet.com)

2026-02-10 | by See Full Bio | get Smartwasher → | tags: costs, electrolux, kwh yr

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I've tested hundreds of Linux distros - these five are the easiest to install (zdnet.com)

2026-02-10 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux distro → | tags: desktop, distribution, install

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4 Linux distros that make Hyprland easy to try - and one is truly glorious (zdnet.com)

2026-02-09 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Mint → | tags: desktop, distribution, garuda

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5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy - for free (zdnet.com)

2026-02-09 | by Steven Vaughan-Nichols | get OpenStack → | tags: freedombox, linux, server

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Linux 6.19 arrives with a teaser for Linux 7.0 (theverge.com)

2026-02-09 | by Stevie Bonifield | get Linux kernel → | tags: kernel, lake, linux

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The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades) (zdnet.com)

2026-02-09 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux → | tags: desktop, linux, user

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Credentials for Linux: Bringing Passkeys to the Linux Desktop (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-08 | by Alfie Fresta'S Blog | get Passkeys → | tags: authenticators, credentials, desktop

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I went back to Linux and it was a mistake (theverge.com)

2026-02-07 | by Terrence O'Brien | get Open Source → | tags: bitwig, linux, ubuntu

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Thermalright's LCD software for Windows ported to Linux — enthsuiast's full-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization (tomshardware.com)

2026-02-07 | by Aaron Klotz | get Thermalright → | tags: control, linux, software

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Enthusiast ports Thermalright's LCD software for Windows to Linux — fully-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization (tomshardware.com)

2026-02-07 | by Aaron Klotz | get Thermalright → | tags: control, linux, software

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Show HN: R3forth, a ColorForth-inspired language with a tiny VM (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-06 | get ColorForth → | tags: code, core, folder

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Microsoft open-sources LiteBox, a security-focused library OS (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-06 | get LiteBox → | tags: linux, litebox, logos

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Forget VirtualBox - I discovered a better, more reliable VM manager for Linux (zdnet.com)

2026-02-06 | by Jack Wallen | get KVM → | tags: linux, machines, manager

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Rufus improves partition formatting, drive detection (techspot.com)

2026-02-06 | get Partition Manager → | tags: improve, linux, rufus

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After decades on Linux, FreeBSD finally gave me a reason to switch operating systems (zdnet.com)

2026-02-06 | by Jack Wallen | get FreeBSD → | tags: freebsd, linux, operating

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As of 2026, this is my favorite Linux distro of all time - and I've tested them all (zdnet.com)

2026-02-06 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux → | tags: desktop, distribution, elementaryos

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C isn't a programming language anymore (2022) (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-06 | by Aria Desires | get Cloud → | tags: actually, language, linux

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Show HN: ARM64 Android Dev Kit (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-05 | get ARM64 → | tags: aadk, android, android ndk

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Kali Linux vs. Parrot OS: Which security-forward distro is right for you? (zdnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Kali Linux Parrot OS → | tags: cybersecurity, kali, kali linux

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Linux Mint vs. Zorin OS: I've tried both Windows alternatives, and here's my winner (zdnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Mint → | tags: desktop, linux, linux mint

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My proven way to speed up Linux when RAM upgrades aren't worth it (and it's free to do) (zdnet.com)

2026-02-05 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux kernel → | tags: file, linux, sudo

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Debian's Challenge When Its Developers Drift Away (news.ycombinator.com)

2026-02-04 | get Linux → | tags: articles, author, hardware

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Ubuntu 26.04 surprised me - this upcoming release is seriously secure (zdnet.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux → | tags: distribution, features, linux

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This Linux desktop I tested can be opened and closed like an app - and I'm sold (zdnet.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux App Drawer → | tags: desktop, file, files

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After 30 years with Linux, I switched it for Windows 11 - and found 9 serious problems (zdnet.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jack Wallen | get Windows 11 → | tags: account, google, linux

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How I speed up my Linux system for free while RAM prices are out of control (zdnet.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux kernel → | tags: file, linux, space

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This Debian-based Linux distro has one of the smartest security features I've tested in years (zdnet.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jack Wallen | get OpenWRT → | tags: applications, ideal, ideal os

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I'm a Linux power user, and this distro made me rethink what an operating system can be (zdnet.com)

2026-02-04 | by Jack Wallen | get Linux Kernel → | tags: command, desktop, free