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    10 ways true Linux power users get more out of the world’s best OS

    nadla/Getty Images Linux is powerful, flexible, and can do just about anything. However, to really get the most out of Linux and your computer(s), there are certain skills and habits you need to bolster; otherwise, you’re not really enjoying the riches that can be mined from Linux.  Also: 8 ways I quickly leveled up my Linux […] More

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    Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your content into narrated slides

    Google’s NotebookLM went viral due to its Audio Overviews feature, which creates AI-generated podcasts between two hosts based on your content. Now, Google has also made a much-anticipated leap into video.  Also: Google’s new AI tool Opal turns prompts into apps, no coding required On Tuesday, Google launched Video Overviews, a feature originally unveiled at […] More

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    For programmers, even as AI adoption climbs, trust wanes

    fotograzia/Getty Images Programmers are using AI more than ever, but they don’t like or trust the tools very much, according to the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey. The survey of almost 50,000 developers found that 84% now use or plan to use AI tools in their workflow, up from last year (76%). Over half of professional developers […] More

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    This subscription-free smart ring gave my Oura a run for its money (and it’s cheaper too)

    RingConn Smart Ring <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The RingConn Smart Ring is available now in three colors for $259 (regularly $279). One week battery life, lovely matte finish, powerful smartphone app, and no subscription fee. No readiness score and does not sync with third-party fitness apps other than Apple Health –> While I wear watches […] More

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    Happy 10th birthday, Windows 10! Hoo boy, it’s been a journey

    Andrew Burton/Getty Images Windows 10 turned 10 years old this week. It’s a bittersweet birthday, as it marks the beginning of a steady march toward a forced retirement that will begin with the official end of support on October 14, 2025. For a computer operating system, time is measured in something roughly equivalent to dog […] More