Linus Torvalds is back at the helm of LinuxLinus Torvalds is back at the helm of Linux

Linus Torvalds is back in charge of Linux, following a self-imposed break from his duties pertaining to the open source operating system.

His temporary replacement, Greg Kroah-Hartman, announced the return of Torvalds in a post which detailed the release of Linux kernel 4.19, and the various tweaks and adjustments therein.

As Betanews spotted,

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You know what time of year it is. The sales are coming, and that may mean it's one of the best times of year to upgrade your smartphone.

Even if you don't want the latest and flashiest handset, the launch of new phones means the price of older devices have fallen too.

We've seen most of the new top-end phones launch now so should you just go

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Black Friday PC components deals: what to expect this year

With Black Friday 2018 just around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about upgrading your PC, and ensuring you're ready for the best Black Friday component deals when the big day arrives.

It seems like every year online retailers are looking to start their Black Friday deals earlier and earlier in a bid to get more custom, so it's never

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Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals 2018: what we want to see

Despite having only released last year, the Nintendo Switch has already cemented itself as a must-have console. The hybrid hardware provides handheld fun wherever you go, or full-screen escapades when you feel like playing the traditional way. 

An abundance of games have released for the Switch, but the problem is that they can often be pricey - as

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Get a £40 Currys voucher with iPhone XR pre-order deals from Carphone WarehouseGet a £40 Currys voucher with iPhone XR pre-order deals from Carphone Warehouse

The iPhone XR deals battleground was always going to be fiercely fought, and that's why we've put our heads together with Carphone Warehouse to try and offer TheIndianSubcontinent readers something a little bit extra special when it comes to buying the new Apple smartphone.

Pre-order your iPhone XR contract from Carphone (or buy online by the end

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Is blockchain living up to the hypeIs blockchain living up to the hype
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Blockchain is one of the technologies used in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin

As we approach Bitcoin's 10th anniversary at the end of this month, we ask whether blockchain - the technology underpinning the cryptocurrency - is fulfilling its promise, or a tech still looking

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