CachyOS emerges as a fast, gaming-ready Arch Linux OS alternative

CachyOS is a performance-driven Arch Linux-based distribution that’s been grabbing attention lately as more gamers and power users highlight its speed and polished out-of-the-box experience. As Linux gaming continues to gain momentum and become a bigger talking point, CachyOS is increasingly being mentioned as a go-to choice for users whoContinue Reading

test-your-drupal-website-with-cypress

If you don’t include tests in your Drupal development, chances are it’s because you think it adds complexity and expense without benefit. Cypress is an open source tool with many benefits: Reliably tests anything that runs in a web browser Works on any web platform (it’s great for testing projectsContinue Reading

what’s-new-in-gnome-44?

I use GNOME as my primary desktop environment on my Linux PC at home. GNOME gives me an easy-to-use graphical desktop that provides the flexibility I need yet doesn’t get in my way when I focus on my work. GNOME recently released GNOME 44 with a bunch of new features.Continue Reading

uk.gov-doubles-hardware-spending-framework-to-24b-in-6-months

Massive procurement deal for laptops and software comes after minister vows to squeeze better value from big vendors The UK government plans to tender a commercial framework for end-user hardware and software worth up to £24 billion ($32.18 billion) including tax – double the £12 billion maximum announced six monthsContinue Reading

ubuntu-26.04-mass-rebuild-touches-all-archive-packages

If you run Ubuntu 26.04 development builds as a daily driver you may have noticed an above-average amount of updates coming through, but don’t get excited: there aren’t stacks of new features landing – at least, not ones you can see. Rather, Ubuntu engineers recently began a “mass rebuild ofContinue Reading

sensata-launches-stev-high-voltage-contactors-to-improve-ev-power-switching-efficiency-and-safety

Sensata Technologies has announced the STEV series of high-voltage contactors for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, positioning the parts as high-efficiency switches with “robust protection” for modern electrified vehicle platforms. Sensata says the series targets OEM needs around safety, efficiency, and integration in high-voltage power architectures. TheContinue Reading

webasto-and-maccor-team-up-on-ev-battery-test-systems,-from-cell-to-high-voltage-pack

Webasto Power Test Systems says it has partnered with Maccor to provide integrated electric vehicle testing systems for original equipment manufacturers, battery labs and universities. The companies say the combined offering spans cell and module cycling through high-voltage pack and drivetrain emulation, aiming to cover a broader set of validationContinue Reading