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PearOS macOS Linux Distro
Old laptops have a habit of ending up in a drawer the moment manufacturers stop supporting them, left to gather dust while modern software demands more than they can comfortably give. PearOS exists to change that. It’s a free operating system that breathes new life into neglected hardware, bringing a Mac-like experience complete with a familiar menu bar, a clean dock, and smooth gestures to machines that most people had written off. The latest release, built on Arch Linux and going by the name NiceC0re, is designed to make everyday tasks feel effortless on exactly the kind of hardware that usually gets left behind.

Steven Irby Channel Surfer Retro TV
Steven Irby spent years working in the tech industry before deciding to take control and create his own life. His most recent project provides a novel approach to watching videos online, eliminating the tedious task of endless scrolling and selecting. When you visit Channel Surfer, you’ll notice a layout reminiscent of the good old days of television. A channel guide sprawls over the screen, detailing all of the different categories, by era, topic, or anything else that piques your interest, as well as the times they air.

AsteroidOS 2.0 Smartwatch
Eight years have passed since the first stable release, and despite the fact that it took some time, you can now witness a fully developed, capable smartwatch operating system built entirely by volunteers with no paid personnel. AsteroidOS 2.0 is based on a full Linux distribution that has been specifically adapted to fit on your wrist, providing users with an alternative method to do things that does not require them to follow the regulations of those huge companies.

Android 17 Screenshots Leak
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A leak from an early build of Android 17 has surfaced, giving us a much better picture of what to expect from the impending major upgrade. Screenshots of the half-finished operating system are making the rounds, thanks to developers and fans who were able to obtain early internal builds. One of the first places these images appeared was on Telegram, courtesy of RKBDI, a well-known person in the Android community, posted them online, and they took off from there.

Apple Creator Studio Subscription
Apple introduces Apple Creator Studio today, a game-changing subscription service that combines its best creative tools under one affordable umbrella. You can sign-up from the App Store starting January 28th for $12.99 per month or $129 per year, with a free month to try it out and see what it’s all about. Students and educators get an even better deal: $2.99 per month, or $29.99 annually. Family Sharing allows you to share your subscription with up to a half-dozen family members.