Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is now the latest long‑term support release, arriving on 23 April 2026 with a Wayland‑first desktop, GNOME 50, visual refreshes, and five years of standard security updates (support through April 2031); if you rely on extended maintenance, Ubuntu Pro offers...
The year 2026 has been defined by a collision between two of the most powerful forces in the modern world: the rapidly evolving intelligence of frontier AI and the uncompromising demands of national defense. At the center of this storm is a bitter, public, and...
LetsEncrypt shortlived SSL certificates for IP addresses
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
January 28, 2026
For years, if you wanted to secure a server that didn’t have a domain name, you were stuck in a digital “no man’s land.” You either paid a premium for a specialized certificate, or you forced your users to click through those ominous “Your connection...
Change your embarrassing old gmail email address
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
January 22, 2026
For nearly two decades, a Gmail address has been a digital permanent record. Whether you chose a professional-sounding name or a handle inspired by a high school hobby like soccerstar2004 @gmail.com, that choice was largely set in stone. Today, Google is officially breaking that mold...
Are Indian youth becoming lab rats to train big AI models?
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
November 5, 2025
Overnight, the fanciest AI models that once sat behind paywalls are being handed out to millions of people in India for free. It feels like a digital coronation. This week, ChatGPT’s creator, OpenAI, announced its premium Go tier is now free for an entire year...
iOS 26 is here – Shiny features but annoying battery life
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
September 20, 2025
Apple has officially dropped the latest iteration of its mobile operating system: iOS 26. As always, there’s a lot to unpack with this update, and I’ve been playing around with it for a bit to give you the lowdown. So grab your preferred beverage, settle...
Microsoft BASIC 6502 Source Code Released on GitHub
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
September 9, 2025
In a move that sent ripples of nostalgia and genuine excitement through the vintage computing community, Microsoft recently open-sourced the assembly code for Microsoft BASIC for the 6502 Microprocessor – Version 1.1 on GitHub. This isn’t just any old code drop, it’s a peek behind...
Windows Sandbox is a lightweight, isolated desktop environment built into Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise editions. It creates a temporary, disposable virtual machine that runs a clean copy of the operating system without affecting your main installation. Every time you launch the sandbox, it starts...
For many of us, the October 2025 end-of-life date for Windows 10 has been a quiet anxiety in the back of our minds. The thought of losing vital security updates, leaving our trusty machines vulnerable, was a less-than-ideal prospect, especially for those whose hardware doesn’t...
iOS 26 Launch: A Bold Leap Into the Future of iPhone Experiences
posted by: Nishant Kaushal
June 10, 2025
The moment every tech enthusiast has been waiting for is finally here! Apple has pulled back the curtain at WWDC 2025, unveiling iOS 26—a breathtaking, transformative upgrade that is set to redefine what it means to use an iPhone. With electrifying new features and a...