So I'm looking for a laptop which still has S3 suspend (because #QubesOS).
With modern laptops it looks like a DSDT patching is needed, this kind of trick feels like it would depend of the laptop maker. It feels safer to go back of older models.

But I'm in need of a laptop which can have 64GB or RAM (because #QubesOS), which means I can't go before Intel gen11, which is the generation introducing the modern standby. In addition, some laptop makers, such as HP, removed the S3 sleep possibility from their UEFI with an update ...

That's hard to find the sweet spot where I can have the best CPU and this 64GB of ram, while keeping the S3 sleep (aaaaannnndd my other requirements, like RJ45 and 3 USB-A). It feels I'm not far with an HP Probook 640 G8, but I assume it depends of the UEFI version. And I completely have no clue about the 640 G9, I know before I buy one ...
It's probable that both of them can support the S3 sleep with a DSDT patching anyway, but that means extra works with an already experimental OS

What is Heads firmware!?

Check it out 👉 https://novacustom.com/knowledge-base/what-is-heads-firmware/

#QubesOS

🇩🇪 Manchmal, anstatt einen neuen Tab zu öffnen, starte ich einfach eine neue VM.

🇬🇧 Sometimes, instead of opening a new tab, I spin up a fresh vm.

#QubesOS #Meme

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Colorado and California age verification bills exempt open source operating systems:
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/05/colorado-and-california-age-verification-bills-exempt-open-source-operating-systems/
(Good to see some win in this front, although other laws like the US federal law and the Brazilian one don't exclude FOSS so the problem still exists)
(Also, as Switched to Linux pointed out in his video, the Colorado bill is still a bit vague regarding whether restrictive copyleft licenses like GPL are excluded: https://odysee.com/@switchedtolinux:0/bill-passed-foss-carve-out-in-colorado:f)

System76 changed their stance, won't include any age attestation/verification in Pop!_OS and COSMIC:
https://system76.com/blog/post/co-and-ca-exempt-open-source-from-age-attestation

KDE Plasma 6.7 Beta 2 Brings Union Theming and Quiet Bug Fixes to Linux Desktops:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/kde-plasma-67-beta-2-released/

AppGrid 1.8 Native App Launcher for KDE Plasma 6 Is Out with New Features:
https://9to5linux.com/appgrid-1-8-native-app-launcher-for-kde-plasma-6-is-out-with-new-features

Sway 1.12 Wayland Compositor Released with HDR10 Support via Vulkan Renderer:
https://9to5linux.com/sway-1-12-wayland-compositor-released-with-hdr10-support-via-vulkan-renderer

Labwc 0.20 Wayland Compositor Released with wlroots 0.20 Support:
https://linuxiac.com/labwc-0-20-wayland-compositor-released-with-wlroots-0-20-support/

Ubuntu 26.10 daily builds now available to download:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/05/ubuntu-26-10-daily-builds

Manjaro 26.1 Preview Brings GNOME 50, Plasma 6.6, and Kernel 7.0 to Your Desk:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/manjaro-linux-261-bianmay-preview-4-released/

NixOS 26.05 “Yarara” Released with GNOME 50, systemd by Default for Stage 1:
https://9to5linux.com/nixos-26-05-yarara-officially-released-with-gnome-50-systemd-by-default

MX Linux 25.2 Brings Kernel Patches, Text Mode Installer, and Better Live Persistence:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/mx-linux-252-released/

Rhino Linux 2026.1 snapshot brings Lomiri desktop to x86_64 and ARM64:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2026/5/rhino-linux-2026-1-snapshot-brings-lomiri-desktop-to-x86_64-and-arm64/

Armbian 26.5 Released with Linux 7.0, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Builds, and More:
https://9to5linux.com/armbian-26-5-released-with-linux-7-0-ubuntu-26-04-lts-builds-and-more

Qubes OS 4.3.1 Release Candidate Brings Fedora 43 and Critical Security Patches:
https://www.linuxcompatible.org/story/qubes-os-431-rc1-released/

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

#WeeklyNews #News #Linux #LinuxNews #AgeAttestation #AgeVerification #AgeVerificationLaw #KDE #KDEPlasma #AppGrid #Sway #Labwc #Ubuntu #Manjaro #NixOS #MXLinux #RhinoLinux #Armbian #QubesOS #DistroRelease #DesktopEnvironment #DistributionRelease #LinuxDesktop #DesktopLinux #FosseryTech

What's the matter with onions?
http://forums.dds6qkxpwdeubwucdiaord2xgbbeyds25rbsgr73tbfpqpt4a6vjwsyd.onion/t/forum-onion-unstable-connect

#Whonix #QubesOS #Onionsite #OnionAddresses #onion #tor #debian #infosec #linux

Dear Qubes OS Berlin users! 🌞

Join us Friday, May 29, 6-8pm at @xHain_hackspace!

Following last month's impromptu session (huge thanks to Ben!), there will be another hands-on dev session! 💻

Check out these beginner-friendly issues to begin your contribution journey 🚀 :

https://github.com/QubesOS/qubes-issues/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3A%22good%20first%20issue%22%20no%3Aassignee

Or just come chat about:
- Qubes OS intro/installation
- & <Your topic of interest>!

Snacks and great company guaranteed!

All creatures welcome! <3

#qubesos #meetup #berlin #xhain