Setting up a fresh Linux system and getting it ready for your work can sometimes be a tedious time sink. It’s why I have this 5-step approach to making it as fast as I can. Run a system update You might have noticed that whenever you see instructions to install something using a package manager, the documentation or the tutorial include a little update command like sudo apt update. Why is that? Sometimes, when you run a command to install an app, it might return an error. Something like “package not found” or “unable to fetch.” If that happens, it…
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Having multiple monitors is like a dream come true, especially if you’re trying to increase your productivity or keep up with the increased hustle and bustle of daily life. I’ve been using a dual-monitor setup since building my PC in 2020, and over the years, I’ve come across a few additional programs that I’ve added to my arsenal to make using them even better. For the longest time, I just used them as they were out of the box, plug-and-play. No additional software is needed. But over time, programs have been recommended to me that make my dual-monitor setup more…
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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Identity verification systems are struggling with synthetic fraudFake and expired IDs keep showing up in routine customer transactions, from alcohol purchases to credit card applications. The problem shows up most often in industries that depend on fast onboarding and remote transactions, where identity checks rely heavily on scanned documents and automated workflows. Enterprises are racing to secure agentic AI deploymentsAI assistants are tied into ticketing systems, source code repositories, chat platforms, and cloud dashboards across many enterprises. In some environments, these systems can open pull…
Whether we like it or not, 2026 is set to be a big year for AI, with companies like Google, Samsung, Meta, and more aiming to bring as many features to consumers as possible. As showcased with recent launches like the Galaxy S26 series, flashy new AI features are leading the conversation around new phones, and consumers are paying the price for such capabilities.However, one company is taking a more practical approach to AI, one that it hopes can reach the consumers who really need it. Tecno may not be a company you’ve heard much about, but this relatively small…
India vs West Indies, the final match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage, will be a virtual quarter-final between the two sides in Group A. Both teams have suffered losses against South Africa, who have already reached the semis. They’ve also both defeated Zimbabwe, knocking them out of the tournament. This has simplified the equation, with the winner of this clash advancing to the semi-finals. No net run rate drama.If you’re away from home right now you can use a VPN to unblock your usual stream from anywhere. After losing to South Africa in their first…
Summary AerynOS 2026.02 alpha has been released, an OS that uses an atomic workflow without an immutable filesystem. Major desktop updates: Cosmic 1.0.8, GNOME 49.4, KDE Plasma 6.6.1; Plasma choice in first-time wizard. Console-only installer now detects Wi-Fi connections, and tooling (Moss, Boulder) and dashboard speed/automation have been improved. A few weeks ago, I gave AerynOS a spin because nobody was really talking about it. What I found was a cool little distro that offered the atomic experience without the immutable filesystem. Usually, the two go hand-in-hand, so it was interesting to see what happened when a distro adopted one…
Ravie LakshmananFeb 27, 2026Online Scam / Digital Advertising Meta on Thursday said it’s taking legal action to tackle scams on its platforms by filing lawsuits against what it calls deceptive advertisers based in Brazil, China, and Vietnam. As part of the effort, the advertisers’ methods of payment have been suspended, related accounts have been disabled, and the website domain names used to pull off the scams have been blocked. Concurrently, the social media giant said it has also issued cease and desist letters to eight marketing consultants who advertised the ability to bypass its ad policy enforcement systems. This included…
In a post-Unpacked world dominated by Samsung’s new Privacy Display, a lesser-talked-about feature stole the show for me. After Samsung showed off the new Galaxy S26 series in San Francisco on the 25th, the South Korean tech giant hosted a smaller hands-on event in Toronto. I had the chance to attend the event and try out the new Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra. That’s where I got to go hands-on with the series’ new Horizon Lock feature for video recording. Related Samsung Galaxy S26 makes motion photos smarter and videos steadier Two small but important camera improvements A software-powered…
Apple confirmed that the iPhone and iPad have been approved for use with classified information in NATO restricted environments. The devices will no longer require special software or settings to handle NATO restricted-level information. “This achievement recognizes that Apple has transformed how security is traditionally delivered. Prior to iPhone, secure devices were only available to sophisticated government and enterprise organizations after a massive investment in bespoke security solutions,” stated Ivan Krstić, Apple’s VP of Security Engineering and Architecture. The certification follows extensive security evaluations, including testing by Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), and applies to devices running iOS…