Linux Solves Ad Fatigue
This week in Linux News, Peppermint OS has some new build for everyone from fully loaded to minimal installs. Also, Solus prepares to drop snaps and a Linux geek gets ad fatigue and builds a custom SmartTV out of Debian.

The Redbox Collapse
Today in the Weekly News Roundup, we look at security updates about Crowdstrike, business news including the collapse of Redbox, and then a lot of Silly News.

Linux
https://news.itsfoss.com/peppermintos-loaded/

https://news.itsfoss.com/solus-linux-drop-snap/

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/07/broken-linux-laptop-makes-for-a-fine-smart-tv-alternative/

Security
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-already-targeting-users-with-fake-crowdstrike-fixes-heres-what-weve-seen-so-far

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hamster-kombat-players-targeted-with-malware-attacks-millions-of-gamers-potentially-at-risk

Business
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/07/microsoft-says-8-5m-systems-hit-by-crowdstrike-bsod-releases-usb-recovery-tool/

https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/07/google-admits-it-cant-quite-quit-third-party-cookies

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/redbox-parent-company-alleged-financial-mismanagement-1235946465/

Silly
https://notthebee.com/article/florida-warns-against-taking-selfies-with-the-depressed-black-bear-on-the-side-of-the-road/

https://notthebee.com/article/astronaut-leaves-tripadvisor-review-on-space-accommodations-is-it-worth-it/

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/25/crowdstrike-workers-ubereats-vouchers

https://autos.yahoo.com/racoons-mistake-cybertruck-trash-123000087.html