Why software developers burn out, and how to fix it
Software development is a demanding field where changes happen rapidly. Developers are pushed to constantly learn and innovate while simultaneously producing a high volume of code. It’s no surprise that software engineers and other development profe...
Why AI fails at business context, and what to do about it
Here’s the awkward truth about today’s “smart” AI: It’s great at syntax, mediocre at semantics, and really bad at business context. That last bit matters because most enterprise value hides in the seams—how your organization defines active...
Ubuntu devs plan “dangerous” daily builds – but what are they?
Name: Ubuntu Dangerous (subject to change). Age: Yet to be born. Appearance: A normal Ubuntu development build, but with hidden potential for total chaos. What’s this about? Ubuntu devs feel regular unstable daily builds are not risky enough, so they...
Ubuntu’s New “Dangerous” Daily Builds – What Are They?
Ubuntu devs are creating new "dangerous" daily builds with edge channel snaps pre-installed, designed to help with testing spikes at Canonical. You're reading Ubuntu’s New “Dangerous” Daily Builds – What Are They?, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu....
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 17th, 2025
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 17th, 2025, brings news about NVIDIA 580, VirtualBox 7.2, KDE Gear 25.08, GNOME 49 beta, SparkyLinux 8.0, Grml 2025.08, GNOME 48.4, Debian GNU/Hurd 2025, Debian and GNOME's birthdays, and more. The post 9to5Linu...
Ubuntu 25.10 Reveals New Wallpaper, Mascot Artwork
Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" default wallpaper features a line-art quokka motif, purple gradient, and a cute nod to the 'questing' part of the codename. You're reading Ubuntu 25.10 Reveals New Wallpaper, Mascot Artwork, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. ...
Microsoft Store application updates can no longer be disabled
We removed ads from OSNews. Donate to our fundraiser to ensure our future! One of the most hated “features” of Windows is its update system – it’s slow, error-prone, and most annoyingly of all, tends to interrupt users at the worst possible...
Guide: FreeBSD, KDE Plasma, and Wayland
We removed ads from OSNews. Donate to our fundraiser to ensure our future! But what if your friends and relatives are more interested in FreeBSD than Linux? Well, here we have a detailed guide to setting up a FreeBSD desktop using KDE Plasma and Wa...