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## February 16, 2026

- [Tiny Core Linux 17.0 Minimalist OS Released](https://www.altusintel.com/public-yyr2h5/) *Altus Intel*
- [CrossOver 26.0 Debuts for Linux, MacOS](https://www.altusintel.com/public-yyr2gp/) *Altus Intel*
- [DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/frameworks-ram-prices-climbing-on-a-monthly-cadence-with-more-hikes-to-come/) *Ars Technica*
- [Windows’ original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here’s what you need to do](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/microsoft-sounds-the-alarm-about-secure-boot-certificates-expiring-later-this-year/) *Ars Technica*
- [5 Linux servers that let you ditch the public cloud and reclaim your privacy - for free](https://www.zdnet.com/article/personal-digital-sovereignty-choices-free-linux-servers/) *ZDNet*
- [Contain your Windows apps inside Linux Windows](https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/14/winapps_and_winboat/) *The Register*
- [Ring Cancels Deal With Flock Safety Amid Surveillance Concerns](https://www.pcmag.com/news/ring-cancels-deal-with-flock-safety-amid-surveillance-concerns?test_uuid=04IpBmWGZleS0I0J3epvMrC&test_variant=A) *The Register*
- [Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/upgraded-google-safety-tools-can-now-find-and-remove-more-of-your-personal-info/) *Ars Technica*
- [An 18-Million-Subscriber YouTuber Just Explained Section 230 Better Than Every Politician In Washington](https://www.techdirt.com/2026/02/11/an-18-million-subscriber-youtuber-just-explained-section-230-better-than-every-politician-in-washington/) *Techdirt*