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Huion Kamvas Pro 24 (Gen 3) drawing tablet Review: Wacom is in trouble
The third-generation Huion Kamvas Pro 24 is an excellent pen display for digital artists to use while working on their Mac. Wacom should be afraid.
Linux Foundation Newsletter: December 2025
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of the LF Newsletter. Check out the highlights, save the dates, and be sure to register for upcoming events!
How to make your own external hard disk storage for your Mac
If you need to expand your Mac storage in a big way without breaking the bank, your best bet is with external hard drives. Here's everything you need to know about hard drives and enclosures to put them in.
Japan’s Open Source Moment: Strong Business Value, Global Leadership—and a Clear Path Forward
Hilary Carter, SVP of Research at the Linux Foundation, shares some key takeaways from our research on the state of open source in Japan.
How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off
Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for.
How to use the Apple Maps Library feature
Apple added an Apple Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.
Nomad Tracking Card Pro review: Find My mixed with Apple Card aesthetics
On November 11, Nomad debuted its latest Find My-enabled accessory, the Tracking Card Pro. With a sleek new design and impressive battery life, it works hard to earn its name as a premium tracker.
How to turn the Action Button into a multi-function automation launcher
The Action Button on the iPhone 15 and later provides one-click access to features, but strangely it can only perform one action. With a quick workaround in the Shortcuts apps, it's possible to use the Action Button to trigger up to eight applications or automations.
KiiBoom Cybrix 16 review: 16 keys, tons of usefulness
The KiiBoom Cybrix 16 is a cut-down keyboard with 16 keys, three knobs, and tons of utility — but it's too bad that the software for Mac users is effectively non-existent.
TerraMaster D9-320 review: Nine drives, one Mac
If you have a lot of hard drives to connect to your Mac, the TerraMaster D9-320 will get you there, with good price to performance.
Disaggregated Routing with SONiC and VPP: Lab Demo and Performance Insights – Part Two
In Part One of this series, we examined how the SONiC control plane and the VPP data plane form a cohesive, software-defined routing stack through the Switch Abstraction Interface. We outlined how SONiC’s Redis-based orchestration and VPP’s user-space packet engine come together to create a high-performance, open router architecture. In this second part, we’ll turn …
Ugreen NASync DH2300 review: Easily ditch Google Drive and iCloud storage
The Ugreen NASync DH2300 is an excellent starter network attached storage device that's very friendly to Apple owners, but prosumers are better served with the rest of the company's lineup.
Disaggregated Routing with SONiC and VPP: Architecture and Integration – Part One
The networking industry is undergoing a fundamental architectural transformation, driven by the relentless demands of cloud-scale data centers and the rise of software-defined infrastructure. At the heart of this evolution is the principle of disaggregation: the systematic unbundling of components that were once tightly integrated within proprietary, monolithic systems. This movement began with the separation …
Kubernetes on Bare Metal for Maximum Performance
When teams consider deploying Kubernetes, one of the first questions that arises is: where should it run? The default answer is often the public cloud, thanks to its flexibility and ease of use. However, a growing number of organizations are revisiting the advantages of running Kubernetes directly on bare metal servers. For workloads that demand …
Logitech MX Master 4 review -- the best mouse there is
You do have to be right-handed, but if you are, the new Logitech MX Master 4 mouse for Mac beats even its predecessors, specifically because of its new Actions Ring.
How to change what the iPhone 17 Camera Control button does
Unless you've gone looking in System Settings, you may not be aware that the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 can be set to do other functions besides set up and take a picture. Here's how to change it.
Aiffro K100 Mini NAS review: Fun project, but there are better options for Apple users
The Aiffro K100 Mini NAS is a very compact mini computer dressed up as network attached storage device, and is very flexible, but that flexibility can be a drawback for Mac-centric users.
Elgato 4K S review: An excellent capture card for Mac streamers
The Elgato 4K S is a powerful external peripheral that provides an easy way for Mac users to not just capture video, but also stream gameplay to Twitch, or to just about any place that will allow live video streaming.
How to back up your Mac under macOS Tahoe
Backing up your Mac is not just something you do when testing betas like macOS Tahoe; it is an everyday essential if you want to avoid risking losing irreplaceable work.
How to take a screenshot on a Mac - the comprehensive guide
Our step-by-step tutorial details how to take a screenshot on a Mac.
How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you
Even when used as a monitor for your Mac, an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior.
How to Deploy Lightweight Language Models on Embedded Linux with LiteLLM
This article was contributed by Vedrana Vidulin, Head of Responsible AI Unit at Intellias (LinkedIn). As AI becomes central to smart devices, embedded systems, and edge computing, the ability to run language models locally — without relying on the cloud — is essential. Whether it’s for reducing latency, improving data privacy, or enabling offline functionality, local AI …
Automating Compliance Management with UTMStack’s Open Source SIEM & XDR
Achieving and maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks can be challenging for many organizations. Managing security controls manually often leads to excessive use of time and resources, leaving less available for strategic initiatives and business growth. Standards such as CMMC, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC2 and GDPR demand ongoing monitoring, detailed documentation, and rigorous evidence collection. Solutions …
A Simple Way to Install Talos Linux on Any Machine, with Any Provider
Talos Linux is a specialized operating system designed for running Kubernetes. First and foremost it handles full lifecycle management for Kubernetes control-plane components. On the other hand, Talos Linux focuses on security, minimizing the user’s ability to influence the system. A distinctive feature of this OS is the near-complete absence of executables, including the absence …