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17 May 2026 Vol 19
I switched from GNOME to KDE Plasma 6 and I’m not going back to Ubuntu defaults

I switched from GNOME to KDE Plasma 6 and I’m not going back to Ubuntu defaults

When I installed and booted into Ubuntu GNOME, I stuck to the defaults, and that was fine for a while.…
I bought the wrong “HDMI to USB-C” cable three times before learning this one thing

I bought the wrong “HDMI to USB-C” cable three times before learning this one thing

When you walk into your local big-box store to pick up a new HDMI or DisplayPort cable, you can typically…
Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer

Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of downed Air Force officer

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the United States would…
Los Thuthanaka Wak’a review | The Verge

Los Thuthanaka Wak’a review | The Verge

Los Thuthanaka basically came out of nowhere last year to capture Pitchfork’s album of the year with their self-titled debut.…
Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of service

Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ according to Microsoft’s terms of service

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies…
As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

In recent years, people have been increasingly looking for new ways to form platonic connections, as loneliness and social isolation…
I archive every webpage the moment I bookmark it and I’ve never lost a saved link since

I archive every webpage the moment I bookmark it and I’ve never lost a saved link since

Have you ever clicked a saved link and landed on a page not found error message? You bookmarked that article…
You’ve been reading Task Manager’s memory page wrong — here’s what those numbers actually mean

You’ve been reading Task Manager’s memory page wrong — here’s what those numbers actually mean

Every time my system felt sluggish, I’d open Task Manager, see 85% memory usage, and start browsing RAM kits on…
Suno is a music copyright nightmare capable of pumping out AI cover slop

Suno is a music copyright nightmare capable of pumping out AI cover slop

AI music platform Suno’s policy is that it does not permit the use of copyrighted material. You can upload your…
TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’

TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transparency’

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get…