📰 Decommissioned office PCs are the secret home lab upgrade nobody talks about
When I outgrew my Raspberry Pi 4 for my home lab, I assumed upgrading would cost a lot. I’d had Pi-hole and Tailscale running happily on that board for a few years. The moment I started experimenting with Jellyfin and a proper Docker stack, the SBC wasn’t cutting it anymore. So I weighed my options, which ranged from enterprise workstations to mini PCs everyone in the home lab community loves to talk about. Pricing for either ran well past what...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/used-office-pcs-are-the-secret-home-lab-upgrade-nobody-talks-about/
#raspberry
When I outgrew my Raspberry Pi 4 for my home lab, I assumed upgrading would cost a lot. I’d had Pi-hole and Tailscale running happily on that board for a few years. The moment I started experimenting with Jellyfin and a proper Docker stack, the SBC wasn’t cutting it anymore. So I weighed my options, which ranged from enterprise workstations to mini PCs everyone in the home lab community loves to talk about. Pricing for either ran well past what...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/used-office-pcs-are-the-secret-home-lab-upgrade-nobody-talks-about/
#raspberry
XDA
Decommissioned office PCs are the secret home lab upgrade nobody talks about
Corporate castoffs still reliable for tinkering.
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GitHub, PyPI add time-based defenses against supply chain attacks
GitHub and PyPI (Python Package Index) have introduced a time-based mechanism in the Dependabot dependency management tool to protect against supply-chain attacks and to limit their impact.
—> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-pypi-add-time-absed-defenses-against-supply-chain-attacks/
GitHub and PyPI (Python Package Index) have introduced a time-based mechanism in the Dependabot dependency management tool to protect against supply-chain attacks and to limit their impact.
—> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-pypi-add-time-absed-defenses-against-supply-chain-attacks/
BleepingComputer
GitHub, PyPI add time-based defenses against supply chain attacks
GitHub and PyPI (Python Package Index) have introduced a time-based mechanism in the Dependabot dependency management tool to protect against supply-chain attacks and to limit their impact.
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📰 "KVM Chainsaw" Expected To Hit Linux 7.3 For Dealing With God Data Structure
A patch series that appears destined for the upcoming Linux 7.3 merge window is what's dubbed the "KVM Chainsaw" as a major code clean-up in dealing with the kvm_mmu "god data structure"...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KVM-Chainsaw-Linux-7.3
#linux
A patch series that appears destined for the upcoming Linux 7.3 merge window is what's dubbed the "KVM Chainsaw" as a major code clean-up in dealing with the kvm_mmu "god data structure"...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/KVM-Chainsaw-Linux-7.3
#linux
Phoronix
"KVM Chainsaw" Expected To Hit Linux 7.3 For Dealing With God Data Structure
A patch series that appears destined for the upcoming Linux 7.3 merge window is what's dubbed the 'KVM Chainsaw' as a major code clean-up in dealing with the kvm_mmu 'god data structure'.
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📰 GNU Binutils 2.47 Released With More RISC-V Extensions, New Options
Along with this weekend's release of GNU C Library 2.44, the GNU Binutils 2.47 release is also now available for this important set of binary utilities common to Linux systems and other platforms with the GNU toolchain...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Binutils-2.47
#gnu #linux
Along with this weekend's release of GNU C Library 2.44, the GNU Binutils 2.47 release is also now available for this important set of binary utilities common to Linux systems and other platforms with the GNU toolchain...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Binutils-2.47
#gnu #linux
Phoronix
GNU Binutils 2.47 Released With More RISC-V Extensions, New Options
Along with this weekend's release of GNU C Library 2.44, the GNU Binutils 2.47 release is also now available for this important set of binary utilities common to Linux systems and other platforms with the GNU toolchain.
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📰 Chrome for Arm64 Linux is now available to download
You can now install an official Google Chrome build on Arm64 Linux devices, including the Raspberry Pi. Back in March, Google promised Chrome for Arm64 Linux in “Q2 2026” so users on SBCs, AI desktops and the growing-fleet of Snapdragon laptops out there, could use the flagship browser and benefit from the handful of extras it offers over a vanilla Chromium build.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/chrome-arm64-linux-available
#chromium #linux #raspberry
You can now install an official Google Chrome build on Arm64 Linux devices, including the Raspberry Pi. Back in March, Google promised Chrome for Arm64 Linux in “Q2 2026” so users on SBCs, AI desktops and the growing-fleet of Snapdragon laptops out there, could use the flagship browser and benefit from the handful of extras it offers over a vanilla Chromium build.
🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/chrome-arm64-linux-available
#chromium #linux #raspberry
OMG! Ubuntu
Google Chrome arrives on Arm64 Linux, Widevine DRM included
Google Chrome now has an official Arm64 Linux build, including for the Raspberry Pi, available via Google's Debian and RPM repos with Widevine DRM support.
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📰 FireDragon v13 Released as a Complete Rewrite of Garuda Linux’s Browser
Garuda Linux has released FireDragon v13, a full reimplementation of its privacy-focused Firefox-based browser with new search, privacy, and performance controls.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/firedragon-v13-released-as-a-complete-rewrite-of-garuda-linux-browser/
#firefox #linux
Garuda Linux has released FireDragon v13, a full reimplementation of its privacy-focused Firefox-based browser with new search, privacy, and performance controls.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/firedragon-v13-released-as-a-complete-rewrite-of-garuda-linux-browser/
#firefox #linux
Linuxiac
FireDragon v13 Released as a Complete Rewrite of Garuda Linux’s Browser
Garuda Linux has released FireDragon v13, a full reimplementation of its privacy-focused Firefox-based browser with new search, privacy, and performance controls.
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📰 8 self-hosted services a total beginner can set up in a single weekend
Self-hosting is a hot trend of 2026, albeit with a reputation problem. Mention it to a friend, and they picture a rack of servers humming in a basement. Sounds cliché, but it’s true to an extent. Eventually, most folks end up there, but that isn’t necessary to get started. All you need is a computer, which could be a laptop, old desktop, a mini PC, or a single-board computer like a Raspberry Pi. Even without much Linux experience, a spare...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/self-hosted-services-a-total-beginner-can-set-up-in-a-single-weekend/
#linux #raspberry
Self-hosting is a hot trend of 2026, albeit with a reputation problem. Mention it to a friend, and they picture a rack of servers humming in a basement. Sounds cliché, but it’s true to an extent. Eventually, most folks end up there, but that isn’t necessary to get started. All you need is a computer, which could be a laptop, old desktop, a mini PC, or a single-board computer like a Raspberry Pi. Even without much Linux experience, a spare...
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/self-hosted-services-a-total-beginner-can-set-up-in-a-single-weekend/
#linux #raspberry
XDA
8 self-hosted services a total beginner can set up in a single weekend
No terminal wizardry necessary.
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📰 AMD "Low Power" CPU Core Type Patches Queued Ahead Of Linux 7.3
Last month I wrote bout new AMD Linux patches introducing a new "low power" CPU core type as an alternative to their standard performance cores and dense efficiency cores. That work now is poised to land with the upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Low-Power-Core-Linux-7.3
#amd #kernel #linux
Last month I wrote bout new AMD Linux patches introducing a new "low power" CPU core type as an alternative to their standard performance cores and dense efficiency cores. That work now is poised to land with the upcoming Linux 7.3 kernel...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Low-Power-Core-Linux-7.3
#amd #kernel #linux
Phoronix
AMD "Low Power" CPU Core Type Patches Queued Ahead Of Linux 7.3
Last month I wrote bout new AMD Linux patches introducing a new 'low power' CPU core type as an alternative to their standard performance cores and dense efficiency cores
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📰 Wayfire Wayland Compositor Closing In On v1.0 Release
The Wayfire modular and extensible Wayland compositor formally used by default on Raspberry Pi SBCs is nearing its v1.0 release. Wayfire 0.11 was released on Sunday for this Compiz-inspired, wlroots-powered compositor with that being their hopeful last planned version before Wayfire 1.0 releases...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayfire-0.11-Released
#raspberry #wayland
The Wayfire modular and extensible Wayland compositor formally used by default on Raspberry Pi SBCs is nearing its v1.0 release. Wayfire 0.11 was released on Sunday for this Compiz-inspired, wlroots-powered compositor with that being their hopeful last planned version before Wayfire 1.0 releases...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Wayfire-0.11-Released
#raspberry #wayland
Phoronix
Wayfire Wayland Compositor Closing In On v1.0 Release
The Wayfire modular and extensible Wayland compositor formerly used by default on Raspberry Pi SBCs is nearing its v1.0 release
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📰 NVIDIA and Linux Foundation Form Open Secure AI Alliance
NVIDIA, the Linux Foundation, Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM, Hugging Face, and dozens of industry leaders unite to develop open technologies for securing AI agents and software.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/nvidia-and-linux-foundation-form-open-secure-ai-alliance/
#linux
NVIDIA, the Linux Foundation, Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM, Hugging Face, and dozens of industry leaders unite to develop open technologies for securing AI agents and software.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/nvidia-and-linux-foundation-form-open-secure-ai-alliance/
#linux
Linuxiac
NVIDIA and Linux Foundation Form Open Secure AI Alliance
NVIDIA, the Linux Foundation, Red Hat, Microsoft, IBM, Hugging Face, and dozens of industry leaders unite to develop open technologies for securing AI agents and software.
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📰 Qualcomm announce a big price rise - bad news for Valve's Steam Frame
Valve don't seem to be able to catch a break with their hardware releases - as Qualcomm reportedly plan to raise prices a lot.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/qualcomm-announce-a-big-price-rise-bad-news-for-valves-steam-frame/
#steam
Valve don't seem to be able to catch a break with their hardware releases - as Qualcomm reportedly plan to raise prices a lot.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/qualcomm-announce-a-big-price-rise-bad-news-for-valves-steam-frame/
#steam
GamingOnLinux
Qualcomm announce a big price rise - bad news for Valve's Steam Frame
Valve don't seem to be able to catch a break with their hardware releases - as Qualcomm reportedly plan to raise prices a lot.
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📰 Ubuntu To Provide Virtualization HWE Stack For Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Ubuntu has long provided hardware enablement "HWE" stacks for Ubuntu LTS releases to provide a newer kernel and Mesa drivers and more for better supporting new/modern hardware on the long-term support Ubuntu Linux releases. With Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Canonical will also now be providing a virtualization HWE stack for shipping newer virtualization / confidential computing features...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Virtualization-HWE-Stack
#kernel #linux #ubuntu
Ubuntu has long provided hardware enablement "HWE" stacks for Ubuntu LTS releases to provide a newer kernel and Mesa drivers and more for better supporting new/modern hardware on the long-term support Ubuntu Linux releases. With Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, Canonical will also now be providing a virtualization HWE stack for shipping newer virtualization / confidential computing features...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Virtualization-HWE-Stack
#kernel #linux #ubuntu
Phoronix
Ubuntu To Provide Virtualization HWE Stack For Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Ubuntu has long provided hardware enablement 'HWE' stacks for Ubuntu LTS releases to provide a newer kernel and Mesa drivers and more for better supporting new/modern hardware on the long-term support Ubuntu Linux releases
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Mission Center (Linux system monitor) adds battery stats + more
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/mission-center-battery-power-draw-reporting
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/mission-center-battery-power-draw-reporting
OMG! Ubuntu
Mission Center adds battery, partition and power draw info
A new version of Linux system monitoring app Mission Center is available for download, adding new hardware stats, first-run setup prompt and bug fixes.
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📰 Pironman 5 Pro Max Review: SunFounder's Most Capable Pi 5 Case Doubles as an AI Desktop
SunFounder's flagship Pironman case now ships with a 4.3" touchscreen, a camera mount, and room for an AI accelerator, built for Raspberry Pi 5 owners who want to experiment with local AI, not just add cooling and storage.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17388096/pironman-5-pro-max-review
#raspberry
SunFounder's flagship Pironman case now ships with a 4.3" touchscreen, a camera mount, and room for an AI accelerator, built for Raspberry Pi 5 owners who want to experiment with local AI, not just add cooling and storage.
🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17388096/pironman-5-pro-max-review
#raspberry
It's FOSS
Pironman 5 Pro Max Review: SunFounder's Most Capable Pi 5 Case Doubles as an AI Desktop
SunFounder's flagship Pironman case now ships with a 4.3" touchscreen, a camera mount, and room for an AI accelerator, built for Raspberry Pi 5 owners who want to experiment with local AI, not just add cooling and storage.
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Gets an Optional Virtualization HWE Stack
https://linuxiac.com/ubuntu-26-04-lts-gets-an-optional-virtualization-hwe-stack/
https://linuxiac.com/ubuntu-26-04-lts-gets-an-optional-virtualization-hwe-stack/
Linuxiac
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Gets an Optional Virtualization HWE Stack
Canonical introduces an optional virtualization HWE stack for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, bringing newer QEMU, libvirt, EDK2, and SeaBIOS versions.
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KDE Developer Fixing Long-Standing Bug Over Very Long Small-File Copy Times - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Ridiculous-File-Copy-Times
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Ridiculous-File-Copy-Times
Phoronix
KDE Developer Fixing Long-Standing Bug Over Very Long Small-File Copy Times
Since 2014 there has been a KDE bug report titled Ridiculously slow file copy (multiple small files)
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OpenUK Wants Britain to Stop Giving Away Open Source Creations
https://itsfoss.com/news/british-flavored-linux-foundation-proposal/
https://itsfoss.com/news/british-flavored-linux-foundation-proposal/
It's FOSS
OpenUK Wants Britain to Stop Giving Away Open Source Creations
They point to MCP, built by two engineers in London, that ended up under US-based governance.
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Ubuntu 26.04 virtualization HWE stack offers newer QEMU & libvirt
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-26-04-virtualization-hwe-stack
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/ubuntu-26-04-virtualization-hwe-stack
OMG! Ubuntu
Ubuntu 26.04 virtualization HWE stack offers newer QEMU & libvirt
Ubuntu's hardware enablement (HWE) effort has expanded to include backports of newer virtualisation tech to users of the current LTS release.
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