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Omarchy Linux desktop after three days as a daily driver
Linux

Three Days on Omarchy: Arch Without the Tinkering

Three days as a daily driver on Omarchy: sub-minute install, Hyprland tiling that sticks, agents that handle system tweaks, and Cyberpunk 2077 with over 1,000 mods. Arch speed without the config drift.

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Omarchy Linux desktop and the Omacom Foundation funding
Linux

Omarchy Linux Just Got $10 Million. The Backlash Is Making DHH's Point.

Omarchy Linux secured $10 million in funding from high-profile tech figures. The backlash from parts of the Linux community has highlighted the exact problem DHH has been criticising.

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Grand Theft Auto VI artwork and digital ownership debate
Gaming

The GTA 6 Leak Is Illegal. But Who Really Owns the Games We Buy?

The latest Grand Theft Auto VI breach reignited debates around digital ownership, server shutdowns and game preservation. When you buy a modern game, do you actually own it?

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Windows 11 version 26H2 update artwork
Windows

Windows 11 26H2 Is a Smaller Upgrade Than Its Version Number Suggests

Windows 11 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2 share one servicing branch, so this year's annual upgrade arrives as a small enablement package instead of a full reinstall.

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Counterfeit 2.5-inch SATA SSD
Security

Counterfeit SSDs Are Fooling South African Buyers

A generic 2TB SSD lists for around R654 on Takealot while genuine 2TB drives cost about R2,999. Spot fake-capacity drives before they destroy your data.

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Windows Update screen showing a pending security update
Security

Microsoft Fixes Over 570 Security Vulnerabilities in July Patch Tuesday

Microsoft released one of its largest Patch Tuesday updates, fixing more than 570 vulnerabilities including actively exploited zero-day flaws.

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FokOffMense app on phone
Security

FokOffMense: A South African App Fighting Spam Calls

Mathew Riddle built FokOffMense to block spam calls, generate POPIA opt-out letters, and monitor data breaches.

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Microsoft account recovery
Security

Microsoft's Kafka Trap: When Recovering Your Stolen Account Becomes Impossible

A Microsoft account is the master key to your digital life. But what happens when that account is stolen and recovery locks you out?

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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Launches on PC at Full AAA Price

Ubisoft released Black Flag Resynced at R1,079. It hit 98,000 concurrent Steam players but holds a "Mostly Negative" rating.

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