Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
Ubuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’

Canonical’s plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for “a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features,” while others say they’ll stick with older versions of the Linux distro or even switch to a different one. After Canonical’s announcement earlier this week that it’s bringing AI features to Ubuntu, […]

AI is coming to Linux, but not in the obnoxious way that will grind your gear

Ubuntu is bringing AI into the OS carefully, focusing on optional features, local processing, and tools that enhance workflows without disrupting the traditional Linux experience.

Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux
Canonical lays out a plan for AI in Ubuntu Linux

One of the most popular Linux distributions is about to get an influx of AI features. As reported by Phoronix, Jon Seager, VP of engineering at Ubuntu developer Canonical, shared a blog post on Monday detailing plans to add AI features to the Linux distro over the next year. As the post states, the AI […]

After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all
After three months on Linux, I don’t miss Windows at all

In January I finally made good on my threat/promise to install Linux on my desktop. I wanted to see how far I could get using a Linux PC as my main computer without doing a bunch of research beforehand or troubleshooting afterwards. Since then I have booted into Windows exactly twice: once to scan a […]

Linux may be ending support for older network drivers due to influx of false AI-generated bug reports — maintenance has become too burdensome for old largely-unused systems

Linux kernel developers are reviewing a proposal to remove obsolete ISA and PCMCIA-era Ethernet drivers from the mainline kernel, citing rising maintenance burden from AI-driven bug reports and fuzzing. The change would cu…

Valve VRAM hack may improve gaming on 4GB GPUs — testing showed mixed results in select titles, with FPS almost tripling in certain games

Valve’s VRAM hack can boost performance on 4GB GPUs, with testing showing FPS gains of up to 3x in some titles, though results vary widely depending on the game and settings.
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Linux 7.1 update includes new in-kernel NTFS driver — delivers storage support upgrade for Linux users

Linux 7.1 is bringing what might be the biggest under-the-radar storage change in years: a new in-kernel NTFS driver.
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Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac
Nothing makes it easy to share files between any Android phone and a Mac

I test Android phones for a living, but I write about them using a company-supplied MacBook Air. Both platforms are great in their own right, but they’re not so great at talking to one another. On a handful of Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones you can now AirDrop files directly to Apple machines; Nothing’s […]