It’s that time again! Instead of our usual look at the top comments of the week, it’s time to celebrate the most highly voted comments of the year at Techdirt. As usual we’ll be looking at the top three winners in the Insightful and Funny categories, as well as someContinue Reading
The elementary OS 8.1 is now available to download and upgrade. If you are a fan of the most beautiful Linux distributions, elementary OS makes the cut. The latest from the team is elementary OS 8.1, which brings targeted improvements that enhance security, performance, and everyday workflows without overhauling theContinue Reading
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In the world of exceptionally large widebody jetliners, there are a few odd outliers that beg the question: why was this made? The Boeing 747-400 was the definitive, best-selling variant of Boeing’s iconic double-decker, jumbo jet. On the other hand, the 747SP (Special Performance) is a very rare and strangeContinue Reading
A recent easyJet flight took a horrifying turn when the Airbus A320-200 was operating from Milan to Lamezia. As descending into the Calabrian city, the right-hand engine failed and started to emit flames. The aircraft was able to shut down the engine whilst entering a hold until landing safely onContinue Reading
LXQt 2.3.0 brings improved Wayland support and few tweaks. LXQt 2.3.0 rolled out a few weeks ago, bringing a fresh wave of improvements that make this Qt-based DE even more appealing for those who value speed and customization on their Linux setups. As someone who has tinkered with various desktopsContinue Reading
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Silicon battery materials manufacturer Nexeon has brought its silicon-carbon facility in Gunsan, South Korea to production-ready status. Construction started last spring at the location in a key industrial hub in South Korea, which was chosen to ensure Nexeon has supply chain security. It has a reliable pipeline supply of monosilaneContinue Reading
Five Years Ago This week in 2020-2021, we published a series of posts on The Traitor’s Presidential Commission On Law Enforcement, starting with a look at its tone that everyone but cops are to blame for the terrible state of policing, followed by its repeated calls for anti-encryption legislation, andContinue Reading
We highlight a list of 10 lightweight Linux Distributions ideal for your older PC in 2026. We give you their features and what makes them perfect for reviving older hardware. We believe that you should not throw away any hardware, especially PC and its components. Ideally, well-designed software should alwaysContinue Reading