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NiPoGi E3B Mini PC Review and more

Reviews 52600 Published 2026-04-01 08:49 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's reviews roundup brings a mix of high-end audio gear and budget-friendly mini PCs that might save you some cash. Readers looking to upgrade their rig or find better peripherals can skip the marketing fluff and see where the actual value lies within these tech hardware reviews. The following summaries cover performance benchmarks, design flaws, and real-world usability for everyone from gamers to office workers.

Audio: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro PCIe Sound Card review
Computers: Review of the NiPoGi E3B Mini PC - A Clone Featuring the Embedded V2748
Cooling: Tryx Stage 360 AIO Review: Luxurious, unique, and quiet
Headphones: AirPods Max 2 Review: Better Sound and ANC, Same Design Frustrations
Input: MCHOSE A7 V2 Ultra Review
Gaming: Crimson Desert Performance Benchmark Review
Motherboards: ASRock B860 Challenger WIFI White Motherboard Review
Power: MSI MAG A1000PLS PCIE5 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Storage: TerraMaster D1 SSD Pro review: A cool all-aluminum Thunderbolt 5 SSD enclosure
Video: YoloLiv YoloCam S3 Review: A 4K powerhouse, Wanbo Vali1 Pro projector review: Google TV Android 14 and MEMC projector

ArchInstall 4.1 released

Arch Linux 947 Published 2026-04-01 08:33 by Philipp Esselbach 0

ArchInstall 4.1 landed just one day after version 4.0 to stop common installation failures from ruining the setup process. The proprietary Nvidia driver option finally disappeared because the nvidia-dkms package is no longer available in the official repositories. A new safety check warns users when a desktop profile greeter cannot log in without a regular user account to prevent accidental lockouts. Small locale updates for Catalan speakers keep the interface accurate while avoiding any unnecessary bloat in the release.

Pyasn1, ImageMagick, Pillow, Dovecot updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7036 Published 2026-04-01 08:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu has published security notices addressing critical flaws in several popular libraries used across many operating system versions. The pyasn1 update resolves a specific issue where decoding malformed certificates could exhaust system resources and crash the server. ImageMagick received a larger set of patches because attackers might exploit memory handling errors to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on supported systems. Finally, users must also upgrade Pillow and Dovecot to fix vulnerabilities involving memory safety issues and authentication bypasses found on various supported platforms including older LTS releases.

[USN-8134-1] pyasn1 vulnerabilities
[USN-8127-1] ImageMagick vulnerabilities
[USN-8135-1] Pillow vulnerabilities
[USN-8136-1] Dovecot vulnerabilities

Webkit2GTK, Thunderbird, Tailscale, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5606 Published 2026-04-01 08:08 by Philipp Esselbach 0

XZ update for Slackware

Slackware 1241 Published 2026-04-01 08:06 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Slackware Linux has released urgent security updates for the xz package to address critical flaws in versions 15.0 and -current. The developers fixed a buffer overflow inside lzma_index_append() alongside some memory access issues found when handling files. You can get the new packages from the FTP site or find mirrors on their web page if you prefer a closer server location. Just upgrade as root using upgradepkg when ready.

xz (SSA:2026-090-01)

Python, 389-DS, LibSLT, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9378 Published 2026-04-01 08:05 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Kernel, OpenJDK, Firefox, and more updates for Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux 6466 Published 2026-04-01 08:03 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Python, Insight, Rust, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9298 Published 2026-04-01 08:01 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Netty, LibPNG, LXD updates for Debian

Debian 10844 Published 2026-04-01 07:58 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released three security advisories targeting vulnerabilities found in libpng1.6, lxd, and netty. These flaws pose significant risks including privilege escalation or denial of service attacks against users running older distributions. The Netty advisory highlights distinct threats such as SMTP command injection which could allow attackers to forge emails from trusted servers. Users should upgrade their packages now using the specific version numbers provided for their respective Debian releases.

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4519-1] netty security update

Debian GNU/Linux 12 (Bookworm) and 13 (Trixie):
[DSA 6189-1] libpng1.6 security update
[DSA 6188-1] lxd security update

GNOME 49.5 released

GNOME 3709 Published 2026-03-31 12:50 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The GNOME 49.5 release lands as a stable bugfix update that warrants immediate attention for its critical security patches within the GLib library. Epiphany has reverted its default content filters to fix site compatibility issues caused by overly aggressive adblocking rules in recent versions. This build also resolves several common interface glitches including unexpected keyboard layout changes and Nautilus crashes during daily use. Meanwhile, developers should note that GTK+ 3 is officially entering maintenance mode with major updates unlikely until March 2027.

Krita 5.3.1 released

Software 44242 Published 2026-03-31 09:40 by Philipp Esselbach 0

This update mainly fixes a nasty Windows performance bug where accessibility tools like PowerToys caused menus to crawl due to excessive system queries. Version 6.0.1 stays experimental because of the Qt6 migration so anyone needing reliability should probably stick with version 5.3.1 for now. Android and Linux users get several patches fixing stylus quirks and clipboard issues that broke workflows on specific hardware setups.

ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890M Riptide WiFi Motherboard Review and more

Reviews 52600 Published 2026-03-31 08:55 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Today's roundup features reviews across multiple categories including retro-styled microphones and high-performance liquid coolers with unique displays. Audio enthusiasts will likely appreciate the Pyle find while cooling sections highlight options from darkFlash and ASRock that stand out in a crowded market. Gaming fans can check out Xenonauts 2 reviews or look at budget-friendly controllers alongside an Asus keyboard that claims to be cheaper without actually being so. Finally, portable SSD speeds and reliable power supplies designed for demanding PC builds round out the collection today.

Audio: Pyle PDMIKC5 Gooseneck Microphone Review - When €30 Gear with a Retro Look Outperforms Gaming Gear
Casing: Ocypus Sigma F36 ARGB White Review
Cooling: darkFlash Explore DE360 Review, ASRock Steel Legend 360 LCD 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler Review
Displays: Dell UltraSharp U3226Q 4K 32-inch QD-OLED monitor review: Pro-grade with reference-level color
Gaming: Xenonauts 2 review: Modern take on classic XCOM, but lacking style, EasySMX S10 Lite review: simple, reliable, and budget friendly controller
Input: Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless Review: Cheaper, but not really?
Motherboards: ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890M Riptide WiFi Motherboard Review, MSI MEG X870E ACE MAX Motherboard Review
Power: MOAIPLAY ORA PRO G1 1000 ATX 3.1 Power Supply Unit Review
Storage: ADATA SD820 Portable Solid State Drive Review

ArchInstall 4.0 released

Arch Linux 947 Published 2026-03-31 08:24 by Philipp Esselbach 0

The official ArchInstall script has finally received version 4.0 with a massive interface update that swaps the legacy curses library for the newer textual framework. This release corrects several painful bugs including improper btrfs mount handling and now allows users to configure firewalls directly within the installer menu. Developers have also poured effort into global accessibility by adding full support for Nepali and Galician alongside refreshed translations for existing languages. Anyone planning a fresh setup should give this new interface a try since it reduces the risk of making costly mistakes during partitioning or user creation.

GStreamer Base Plugins, Pyasn1, Roundcube, PyJWT updates for Ubuntu

Ubuntu 7036 Published 2026-03-31 08:13 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Ubuntu released five security notices addressing vulnerabilities in GStreamer plugins and Python libraries like PyJWT. Attackers could leverage these flaws to execute arbitrary code or bypass authentication checks through specially crafted files and input data. Numerous legacy versions of Roundcube Webmail also received patches for issues including cross site scripting attacks that might leak sensitive information from encrypted messages.

[USN-8130-1] GStreamer Base Plugins vulnerability
[USN-8129-1] pyasn1 vulnerability
[USN-8131-1] GStreamer Good Plugins vulnerabilities
[USN-8132-1] Roundcube Webmail vulnerabilities
[USN-8133-1] PyJWT vulnerability

Govulncheck-VulnDB, ImageMagick, Dovecot, and more updates for SUSE

SUSE 5606 Published 2026-03-31 08:11 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Opencryptoki, Kernel, FreeRDP, and more updates for RHEL

Red Hat 9378 Published 2026-03-31 08:07 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Firefox, Musescore, NSS, and more updates for Fedora

Fedora Linux 9298 Published 2026-03-31 08:05 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Asterisk, PHPSecLib, Roundcube updates for Debian

Debian 10844 Published 2026-03-31 08:02 by Philipp Esselbach 0

Debian released security advisories for asterisk, phpseclib, and roundcube to address critical flaws. The asterisk update addresses several severe flaws including XSS vulnerabilities in the status page and privilege escalation risks within core dumper files. Crucially, the phpseclib package receives essential updates for TLS certificate confusion and timing attacks while roundcube patches numerous flaws involving SSRF and HTML sanitization bypasses.

Debian GNU/Linux 10 (Buster) ELTS:
ELA-1671-1 phpseclib security update

Debian GNU/Linux 11 (Bullseye) LTS:
[DLA 4515-1] asterisk security update
[DLA 4518-1] phpseclib security update
[DLA 4517-1] roundcube security update

Kernel and Firefox updates for AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux 2533 Published 2026-03-31 07:56 by Philipp Esselbach 0

New security updates for AlmaLinux versions 8 through 10 are available. Addressing moderate severity levels, the kernel and kernel-rt packages resolve a use-after-free vulnerability in the ATM subsystem alongside fixes for macvlan and net/sched components. Separate advisories highlight important severity vulnerabilities within Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird involving memory safety bugs, sandbox escapes, and JavaScript engine flaws across multiple versions.

ALSA-2026:6037: kernel security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:6036: kernel-rt security update (Moderate)
ALSA-2026:5932: firefox security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:5930: firefox security update (Important)
ALSA-2026:5931: firefox security update (Important)