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    Try these obscure Linux apps to help level up your productivity

    The Penguin key is a nice touch. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysLinux has tons of productivity tools waiting to help.There are both GUI and command line apps available.All of the tools listed are free to use.When you think of productivity, I’m sure the usual suspects come to mind:Office suiteGroupwarePDF creators/editorsImage editorsFile managersContent Management Systems (CMS)To-do listsProject management toolsAnd much moreTo assume those are the only productivity tools available would be a mistake, as there are so many to choose from. Of course, what you use depends on your needs, so the collection of apps you use will likely differ from those I prefer.Even so, there are so many Linux apps to choose from, some of which are much lesser-known than the likes of LibreOffice or GIMP. You might be surprised to know that some of those obscure apps are really quite helpful.Let me see if I can pique your interest in a few handy apps that might just make you a bit more productive.Also: Thinking about switching to Linux? 9 things you need to know1. ManuSkriptManuSkript More

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    5 more ways to share files on Linux that every pro should know

    Elizabeth Fernandez/Moment via Getty Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways These are some lesser-known ways of sharing files on Linux. The methods here range from the very simple to the very complicated. Each of these tools is free, and some are pre-installed. Back in 2024, I wrote about how to […] More

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    Google may finally launch a new Home speaker after 5 years – here’s the clue

    Made by Google video with F1 driver Lando Norris interacting with Gemini through an unknown speaker. Google Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google teased an unknown speaker at last week’s event. Speaker may pair with Google TV Streamer, more devices due. No announcement yet, first smart speaker […] More

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    This AI note taker is the size of a credit card and can record for days

    Plaud AI Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Plaud.ai launches its latest AI note-taking device, the Note Pro.  The Note Pro has an ultra-thin and lightweight design with aluminum wrapping.  It costs $179 and is available for preorder starting Aug. 27.  Plaud.ai has become well-known for its AI note-taking devices, […] More

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    Your Gemini app just got a major AI image editing upgrade – for free

    Getty Images/gleitfrosch Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source<!–> on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways A mystery ‘nano banana’ image editing model climbed the charts.  DeepMind was secretly behind the model, which is now available.  Users can get started for free in the Gemini app.  Every now and then, the LMArena–> will have a mystery model with […] More

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    Hide.me VPN review: A reliable free VPN for beginners

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Hide.me’s exceptional free service is as legit as advertised with no strings attached The full version has remarkable server connections and useful app optimization settings, and it works well with streaming platforms, too, including Netflix It’s lacking in some sectors, notably the server network isn’t as big, and it requires advanced […] More

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    5 upgrades I want to see in the next Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses coming Sep 17

    Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta’s futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17 More