Fedora 44 templates available
https://www.qubes-os.org/news/2026/07/23/fedora-44-templates-available/

The following new Fedora 44 templates (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora.html) are now available for Qubes OS 4.3:


fedora-44-xfce — default Fedora template with the Xfce (https://xfce.org/) desktop environment
fedora-44-gnome — alternative Fedora template with the GNOME (https://www.gnome.org/) desktop environment
fedora-44-minimal — minimal template (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/minimal-templates.html) for advanced users


There are two ways to upgrade a template to a new Fedora release:



Recommended: Install a fresh template to replace an existing one. (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora.html#installing) This option is simpler for less experienced users, but it won’t preserve any modifications you’ve made to your template. After you install the new template, you’ll have to redo your desired template modifications (if any) and switch everything that was set to the old template to the new template (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/templates.html#switching). If you choose to modify your template, you may wish to write those modifications down so that you remember what to redo on each fresh install. To see a log of package manager actions, open a terminal in the template and use the dnf history command.


Advanced: Perform an in-place upgrade of an existing Fedora template. (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/templates/fedora/fedora-upgrade.html) This option will preserve any modifications you’ve made to the template, but it may be more complicated for less experienced users.



Note: No user action is required regarding the OS version in dom0 (see our note on dom0 and EOL (https://doc.qubes-os.org/en/latest/user/downloading-installing-upgrading/supported-releases.html#note-on-dom0-and-eol)).

These College Towns Have the Best (and Worst) Drinking Water
https://www.cnet.com/health/these-college-towns-have-the-best-and-worst-drinking-water/

Before sending your college kid back to school, see how their tap water fares in this national ranking.

The Real Winner at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked? Qualcomm and Its Snapdragon Chips
https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-unpacked-qualcomm-snapdragon-chips/

With Snapdragon chips in every device Samsung just announced, what does this mean for its own Exynos CPUs?

Walmart Deals of the Day: 50% Off a 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum to Shorten Your Summer To-Do List
https://www.cnet.com/deals/walmart-deals-of-the-day-july-23-2/

Plus, $80 off a top-rated Anker speaker and a budget-friendly Samsung tablet for less than $250.

Save Up to $1,200 Off Samsung’s Brand-New Galaxy Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 Phones
https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-galaxy-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-flip-8-deals-2026-07-23/

Preorder your new foldable phone and save big when you trade in your old one.

45 of the Best Movies on Netflix You Should Stream Now
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/copy-of-45-of-the-best-movies-on-netflix-you-should-stream-now/

Check out some old classics and great new releases on Netflix now.

Amazon Deals of the Day: Keep the Kids Entertained with the Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tab Under $100
https://www.cnet.com/deals/amazon-deals-of-the-day-keep-the-kids-entertained-with-the-amazon-fire-7-kids-tab-under-100/

Plus, score 44% off the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum and 55% off the three-pack of Blink 2K Plus cams.

Clean Up and Save $290 With This Dyson V8 Absolute Vac Deal
https://www.cnet.com/deals/dyson-v8-absolute-vac-deal-2026-7-23/

Pay just $300 for this cordless stick vacuum.

My Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ongoing Review Living With Samsung’s Passport Foldable
https://www.cnet.com/news-live/my-galaxy-z-fold-8-ongoing-review-as-i-live-with-the-samsungs-passport-foldable/

Samsung’s new book-style foldable phone is making a strong first impression, but I’m still testing how it holds up in everyday use.

This Instant Pot Air Fryer Makes Weeknight Dinners a Breeze, and It’s $40 Off at Amazon
https://www.cnet.com/deals/instant-pot-vortex-xl-air-fryer-deal-2026-07-23/

It’s got a 6-quart basket, four different cooking functions and is on sale for just $100 right now.

Save Over $300 on This Eskute E-Trike for an Easy and Affordable Way to Zip Around Town
https://www.cnet.com/deals/eskute-t300-e-trike-deal-2026-07-23/

It’s got a 55-mile range, fat tires for a stable ride and it’s down to less than $700 right now at Walmart.

I Tried Samsung’s Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 and Watch Ultra 2: Come Along
https://www.cnet.com/videos/i-tried-samsungs-z-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-z-flip-8-and-watch-ultra-2-come-along/

Samsung set up a gym, a kitchen and a darkened test room to show off the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Z Flip 8 and Watch Ultra 2. Here’s everything we got our hands on.

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9: Should You Upgrade? My First Week of Testing
https://www.cnet.com/videos/galaxy-watch-ultra-2-and-watch-9-should-you-upgrade-my-first-week-of-testing/

Samsung’s newest Galaxy Watches look almost identical to last year’s models, but the biggest upgrades are under the hood. Are they worth the price hike?

ChatGPT Health Will See You Now, and It’s a Big Step Forward for Medical Queries
https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/chatgpt-health-available-usability-medical-records-privacy-hands-on/

After a tumultuous summer for my health, I put ChatGPT Health to the test.

Cavalcade of New Macs Is Coming, Report Says, Starting With M6 MacBook Pro This Fall
https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/new-macs-coming-m6-macbook-pro-fall/

We could also see the first new iMac in two years, followed by redesigned MacBooks and iMacs with OLED displays next year.

Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, July 23
https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-mini-crossword-answers-for-thursday-july-23/

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 23.

This Pixel-Prioritizing Google Charger Just Hit an All-Time Low Price at Amazon
https://www.cnet.com/deals/google-pixel-charger-deal-2026-07-23/

It’s got two USB-C ports, but always puts your Pixel first and you can pick it up for just $33 right now.

SDCC 2026: ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Trailer, Release Date Revealed
https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/sdcc-2026-avatar-seven-havens-trailer-release-date-revealed/

Another spinoff from the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise coming soon from Avatar Studios and Nickelodeon.

EU Slaps Google With $1 Billion Fine Over Search and Play Store
https://www.cnet.com/tech/google-eu-billion-dollar-fine-search-play-store/

Google has 60 days to comply under the EU’s Digital Marketing Act or it could face penalities

Get 30% Off Dreame’s New Aero Ultra Steam Wet Dry Vacuum Mop
https://www.cnet.com/paid-content/get-30-off-dreames-new-aero-ultra-steam-wet-dry-vacuum-mop/

Dreame’s sleek, newly launched self-cleaning wet dry vacuum mop, the Aero Ultra Steam, is a limited-time steal at $200 off.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 24, #1139
https://www.cnet.com/news/todays-nyt-connections-hints-and-answers-for-july-24-1139/

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle No. 1,139 for Thursday, July 24.