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"AlmaLinux Puts Software Certification in the Hands of Users" "You can now certify the machine you already own and check the public catalog to see what else is validated." https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17474965/almalinux-software-certification-launched #Linux

What’s nice about YouTube videos about #Omarchy is that they let me clean up the channels I found interesting. If you try to make me swallow that Omarchy is new or fantastic, or if you interview DHH, I unsubscribe right away. #FckDHH !

"Ubuntu 26.10 stops the OOM killer from taking down your whole desktop" "Ubuntu 26.10 changes how the system decides which processes get killed when memory runs low, so a rogue music player or browser tab is less likely to punt you back to the login screen." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/ubuntu-memory-oomd-changes #Ubuntu #Firefox

"nice and renice Commands in Linux: Set Process Priority" "See how nice values work, start lower-priority jobs, and change the priority of running processes. Control Linux process priority with nice and renice." https://linuxize.com/post/nice-and-renice-command-in-linux/ #Linux

"Acronis warns of actively exploited flaw in its cPanel backup plugin" "[...] Acronis disclosed a high-severity Linux local privilege escalation vulnerability in its backup plugin for cPanel, WebHost Manager (WHM), and Plesk that may be exploited in the wild." https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acronis-warns-of-actively-exploited-flaw-in-its-cpanel-backup-plugin/ #Linux

"Stockfish 19 brings stronger neural network, universal binaries and wider platform support" "The update is available as a drop-in replacement, promising stronger play and more accurate analysis in any compatible GUI. TheStockfishteam has announced the release ofStockfish 19, a new major version of the world's leading open-source chess engine." https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/9/stockfish-19-brings-stronger-neural-network-universal-binaries-and-wider-platform-support/ #Linux

"Mobile Ad Software Encourages Location Data Sharing, EFF Report Finds" "" https://www.eff.org/press/releases/mobile-ad-software-encourages-location-data-sharing-eff-report-finds #Privacy

"Is It Possible to Make Smart Glasses That Aren’t Creepy?" "As more big companies invest in glasses that record audio and video and pack AI on board, privacy concerns are only getting louder." https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-possible-to-make-privacy-friendly-smart-glasses/ #Privacy

"A first look at Firefox's new Nova UI, with the return of compact mode, in Nightly channel" "This new look introduces a more cohesive experience across tabs, menus, panels, and other browser surfaces. Mozilla has enabled theNova interfaceby default inFirefox's Nightly channel, marking a substantial update for early adopters." https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/a-first-look-at-firefox-s-new-nova-ui-with-the-return-of-compact-mode-in-nightly-channel/ #Firefox #Mozilla

"Smart wearables challenge UK privacy laws through invisible surveillance" "Are UK privacy laws prepared for the challenge of invisible smart wearable surveillance?" https://www.techradar.com/pro/smart-wearables-challenge-uk-privacy-laws-through-invisible-surveillance #Privacy

"Ubuntu 26.10 reveals new official wallpaper, mascot art" "No huge surprises to see the standard formula hole. The official wallpaper for the upcoming Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stringray’ release has been revealed, alongside artwork bearing the official mascot." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/ubuntu-2610-wallpaper #Ubuntu

"The old cybersecurity model is breaking" "" https://techcrunch.com/video/the-old-cybersecurity-model-is-breaking/ #Cybersecurity

"4 cool projects you can do with Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi" "Check out what they can do. Smart home automation is more versatile than ever with Home Assistant and a Raspberry Pi." https://www.engadget.com/2257816/cool-projects-home-assistant-raspberry-pi/ #RaspberryPi

"Brave1 and the open source future of war" "From writing apps to coding autonomous drone swarms, software engineers are becoming defense innovators through a new open source military ecosystem." https://www.techradar.com/pro/brave1-and-the-open-source-future-of-war #OpenSource

"‘It’s without a doubt one of the least detrimental privacy-focused solutions to your mobile experience’: I spent a month testing GrapheneOS — and it almost made me ditch my Android phone entirely" "I spent a month testing the privacy-focused GrapheneOS, and it left me torn about its security solutions." https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/its-without-a-doubt-one-of-the-least-detrimental-privacy-focused-solutions-to-your-mobile-experience-i-spent-a-month-testing-grapheneos-and-it-almost-made-me-ditch-my-android-phone-entirely #Privacy

"Linux's Favorite Music Player Rhythmbox 3.5 Lands After Nearly a Decade in the 3.4 Series" "The release also adds lrclib.net, sidecar .lrc files, and embedded Ogg lyrics as new sources." https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17403257/rhythmbox-3-5-release #Linux

"GitHub CLI Cheatsheet" "gh at a glance: authentication, repositories, pull requests, issues, GitHub Actions runs and secrets, releases, search, extensions, and the API." https://linuxize.com/cheatsheet/github-cli/ #Linux #cheatsheet

"Ubuntu 26.10 "Stonking Stingray": All the New Features So Far" "Her, we keep a track of the features as they are added. As usual, Canonical is using an interim release to test features headed for the next LTS." https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17387110/ubuntu-26-10-features #Ubuntu

"Ubuntu Virtualization HWE Stack brings newer Qemu, libvirt to LTS users" "Ubuntu’s hardware enablement (HWE) effort has been expanded to make newer virtualisation tech available to users on the current LTS release." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-26-04-virtualization-hwe-stack #Linux #Ubuntu

"Time for a super-sized Raspberry Pi? New 10.1-inch Touch Display 2 gives users more room for their projects but makes compromises" "Raspberry Pi's new 10.1-inch Touch Display 2 is $80 and the best value in the range per square inch." https://www.techradar.com/pro/time-for-a-super-sized-raspberry-pi-new-10-1-inch-touch-display-2-gives-users-more-room-for-their-projects-but-makes-compromises #RaspberryPi

"Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear" "Flock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications." https://www.wired.com/story/flock-once-touted-its-cameras-as-made-in-the-usa-now-its-not-so-clear/ #Cybersecurity

"Flathub’s AI slop ban looks like it was the right call" "Well, new data suggests otherwise. When Flathub banned AI-coded app submissions last month, some critics warned the platform was denying the future by dismissing a new wave of “vibe-coded” software as out-and-out “slop”." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/flathub-ai-slop-ban-data #Linux #Ubuntu

"Paprius icon set gets first update in a over year with 80+ new icons" "Fan of the the Papirus icon theme will be pleased to hear there a new update – the first since May 2025." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/paprius-icon-pack-sees-first-update-in-a-year-with-80-new-icons #Linux #Ubuntu

"CISA orders feds to patch Zyxel flaw exploited for data theft" "[...] Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). ​Attackers are now actively exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel GS1900 series switches, according to the U.S." https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-actively-exploited-zyxel-flaw-by-thursday/ #Cybersecurity

"OpenShot video editor is now available as a snap" "An official snap package of the Qt-based editing tool went live today (22 September). The OpenShot video editor is now available on the Canonical Snap Store." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/openshot-video-editor-snap #Ubuntu

"GitHub, PyPI add time-absed defenses against supply chain attacks" "[...] GitHub and PyPI (Python Package Index) have introduced a time-based mechanism in the Dependabot dependency management tool to protect against supply-chain attacks and to limit their impact." https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-pypi-add-time-absed-defenses-against-supply-chain-attacks/ #Python

"Ubuntu Phone engineers reunited by a decade-old bug closure" "A decades-old bug on Ubuntu’s Launchpad marked as invalid at the weekend led to an impromptu reunion for many of Canonical’s former engineers." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-phone-bug-reunion #Ubuntu

"They might have grown up online — but Gen Z are apparently far less likely to use antivirus, study finds" "A new survey from cybersecurity specialists Kaspersky has revealed a worrying trend among Gen Z: they’re ignorant of online threats." https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/they-might-have-grown-up-online-but-gen-z-are-apparently-far-less-likely-to-use-antivirus-study-finds #Cybersecurity

"A GrapheneOS Privacy Feature Just Became the Basis for a Federal Indictment" "Samuel Tunick faces up to five years in prison after the passcode he gave CBP agents wiped his phone." https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17390033/grapheneos-duress-password-indictment #Privacy

"EFF Guide to Recording Law Enforcement" "" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/07/eff-guide-recording-law-enforcement #Privacy

"Horizon3 hits $2 billion valuation with $250M Series E as AI threats escalate" "Cybersecurity startup Horizon3 raised $250 million at a $2 billion valuation as companies want continuous, AI-powered security validation instead of annual pentesting." https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/03/horizon3-hits-2-billion-valuation-with-250m-series-e-as-ai-threats-escalate/ #Cybersecurity

"Framework Laptop 13 Pro Review: The Best Modular Laptop Ever Made" "You don't need Linux to bask in the joys of the ultra-repairable Framework Laptop 13 Pro, but maybe now's your time to try it out." https://gizmodo.com/framework-laptop-13-pro-review-the-best-modular-laptop-ever-made-2000791804 #Linux

"How to Install and Configure the AWS CLI on Linux" "Install AWS CLI version 2 on Linux, authenticate with aws login or IAM Identity Center, manage profiles, and verify access to your AWS account." https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-install-and-configure-aws-cli-on-linux/ #Linux

"Pironman 5 Pro Max Review: SunFounder's Most Capable Pi 5 Case Doubles as an AI Desktop" "SunFounder's flagship Pironman case now ships with a 4.3" touchscreen, a camera mount, and room for an AI accelerator, built for Raspberry Pi 5 owners who want to experiment with local AI, not just add cooling and storage." https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17388096/pironman-5-pro-max-review #RaspberryPi

"Want to try Ubuntu’s AI dictation feature? Here’s how" "Ubuntu’s new AI-powered dictation tool Myna isn’t officially ready, but you can give it an early test." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/ubuntu-myna-ai-install #Ubuntu

"🏃 Fitness Tracker Privacy Fails | EFFector 38.14" "And more Americans than ever now own at least one wearable health device. Watches, bands, and rings—if you want to digitally monitor your fitness, more companies than ever are selling devices to do it." https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/07/fitness-tracker-privacy-fails-effector-3814 #Privacy

"Millwall vs West Ham Free Streams: TV Channels, Kick-Off Time and Streaming Details for Dockers Derby in EFL Championship" "All the ways to watch Millwall vs West Ham live streams online and from anywhere for free, as the two London outfits go head-to-head in the EFL Championship." https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/millwall-vs-west-ham-free-streams-tv-channels-kick-off-time-and-streaming-details-for-dockers-derby-in-efl-championship #Docker

"'Underdog' — this is why struggling browser Firefox and Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham football club are now joined at the kit" "We got to the bottom of it. The connection between the scrappy football club and struggling web browser is more obvious than you might think. Why is Firefox sponsoring Wrexham AFC?" https://www.techradar.com/computing/browsers/underdog-this-is-why-struggling-browser-firefox-and-ryan-reynolds-wrexham-football-club-are-now-joined-at-the-kit #Firefox

"Abbott Laboratories probes two cyber incidents amid extortion claims" "" https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/abbott-laboratories-probes-two-cyber-incidents-amid-extortion-claims/ #Cybersecurity

"The biggest data leaker is probably not who you think it is" "Even with persistent cybersecurity risks, human mistakes continue to be the number one cause of data leaks, with misconfigured databases exposing millions of sensitive records." https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/the-biggest-data-leaker-is-probably-not-who-you-think-it-is #Cybersecurity

"Ubuntu cloud images dropped another package by accident" "It’s the second time this has happened, following the accidental removal of curl I reported on in August. Another package went missing from Ubuntu 26.04 LTS’s minimal cloud images, this time xxd , a CLI tool for viewing files as hexadecimals." https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/09/ubuntu-server-xxd-missing #Ubuntu

"How to Install Kubernetes with kubeadm on Ubuntu 26.04" "Install Kubernetes 1.36 on Ubuntu 26.04 with kubeadm and containerd, configure Flannel networking, join worker nodes, and verify the cluster." https://linuxize.com/post/how-to-install-kubernetes-with-kubeadm-on-ubuntu-26-04/ #Linux #Ubuntu

"Linkwarden 2.16 brings modernized design, link format re-preservation and new search modal" "Linkwarden2.16 introduces several notable updates for web and mobile users of this open source, collaborative, and self-hostable bookmark manager." https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/7/linkwarden-2-16-brings-modernized-design-link-format-re-preservation-and-new-search-modal/ #OpenSource

"Your car’s data privacy problems are worse than you think" "You hear it all the time: Modern cars are basically smartphones on wheels." https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1001463/car-data-privacy-northeastern-study-honda-gm-ford #Privacy

"Linus Torvalds rebukes anti-AI stances in the Linux kernel code review process, says 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects' — creator embraces AI as just a tool and 'clearly a useful one'" "Linus Torvalds, Linux's creator and kernel manager, has seemingly taken an accepting stance of AI-assisted tooling." https://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linus-torvalds-rebukes-anti-ai-stances-in-the-linux-kernel-code-review-process-says-linux-is-not-one-of-those-anti-ai-projects-creator-embraces-ai-as-just-a-tool-and-clearly-a-useful-one #Linux

"'Don't waste your time': Raspberry Pi expert reveals users are essentially unable to swap out RAM chips for repairs or upgrades" "Swapping out a Raspberry Pi's factory-configured memory can leave many DIY enthusiasts frustrated, to say the least." https://www.techradar.com/pro/dont-waste-your-time-raspberry-pi-expert-reveals-users-are-essentially-unable-to-swap-out-ram-chips-for-repairs-or-upgrades #RaspberryPi

"1,741 “informed” consents with one click?! GDPR complaint against dict.cc filed" "Cookie BannersToday,noybhas filed a complaint againstthe popular online dictionarydict.cc." https://noyb.eu/en/1741-informed-consents-one-click-gdpr-complaint-against-dictcc-filed #Privacy

"The US just banned Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters over security fears" "Regulators say the goal is to reduce security risks tied to devices that are increasingly embedded in critical infrastructure and AI workflows." https://www.techspot.com/news/113279-us-banned-chinese-humanoid-robots-power-inverters-over.html #Cybersecurity

"OpenUK Wants Britain to Stop Giving Away Open Source Creations" "They point to MCP, built by two engineers in London, that ended up under US-based governance." https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17389389/british-flavored-linux-foundation-proposal #Linux #OpenSource

"FOSS Weekly #26.29: Mint Goes Wayland, OpenBook Reader, Terminal Shortcut Tips, Linux Handheld Computers and More" "Is wayland slow?" https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17381301/foss-weekly-26-29 #Linux