Distro hopping can be an enjoyable Linux hobby, but does it improve productivity or just postpone the work you actually need to finish?
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Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC running Linux – Benchmarks
Minisforum M2 Pro Linux benchmarks compare CPU, Arc B390 graphics, memory and SSD performance against Intel and AMD mini PCs.
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Linux Candy: ShimeLinux – animated desktop pets for Linux
ShimeLinux brings animated Shimeji pets to the Linux desktop, with custom characters, playful behaviour and KDE Plasma window interaction.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Thief
Thief benchmarks on the BOSGAME VTA-439 with Radeon 890M graphics, comparing 1080p gaming performance on CachyOS and Windows 11.
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Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC Running Linux – Introduction
Minisforum M2 Pro mini PC running Linux. I examine its Intel Panther Lake processor, Arc B390 graphics, design, connectivity and features.
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Best Free and Open Source Software: October 2026 Updates
October 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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6 Useful Free and Open Source Code Formatters for Ruby
Explore the best free and open source Ruby code formatters for consistent, readable source code with less manual formatting.
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Linux Deserves Better Than Your Oldest Computer
Linux deserves more than your oldest PC. Why promoting it mainly as a way to rescue ageing hardware undersells its desktop potential.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 – Total War: WARHAMMER III Linux Gaming Performance
Total War: WARHAMMER III benchmarked at 1080p on the BOSGAME VTA-439’s Radeon 890M, comparing CachyOS, Windows 11 and RTX 3060 Ti.
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Linux Has Too Many Half-Finished Apps
Linux has plenty of new apps, but too many repeat the same work. Should developers spend more time improving existing software?
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: World War Z
BOSGAME VTA-439 runs World War Z on CachyOS with Radeon 890M benchmarks at 1080p, plus Windows 11 and RTX 3060 Ti comparisons.
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Waypipe – Running Remote Wayland Applications on Linux
Waypipe forwards remote Wayland applications over SSH, with compression and GPU buffer support. A hands-on CachyOS review.
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GNOME Has Forgotten That Desktop Users Want Choices
GNOME offers an elegant Linux desktop, but does its restrictive approach to customisation leave users too dependent on extensions?
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Best Free and Open Source Mattermost Clients
Mattermost clients let teams communicate through channels, direct messages and file sharing, with graphical and terminal interfaces.
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Lemonade Server – local AI server on the BOSGAME VTA-439
I test Lemonade Server on the BOSGAME VTA-439 under Linux, comparing CPU, ROCm, Vulkan and XDNA 2 NPU performance for local AI.
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100 Great Free and Open Source GUI Applications for Linux
Discover 100 outstanding free and open source Linux GUI applications for productivity, creativity, multimedia, development, and more.
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AI Companies Owe Open Source More Than a Thank You
AI companies profit from open-source code. They should give more back through funding, transparency and support for maintainers.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Log Filters, Highlighters and Watchers
Command-line log filters, highlighters and watchers make logs easier to read, search and monitor for developers and system administrators.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
BOSGAME VTA-439 runs Deus Ex: Mankind Divided on CachyOS. See Radeon 890M 1080p benchmarks and comparisons with Windows 11.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Molecular Dynamics and Simulation Tools
Molecular dynamics and simulation tools model atomic interactions, molecular behaviour and material properties for scientific research.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Terminal Log Viewers
Log files are often the first place to look when something goes wrong on a Linux system. We pick our favourite terminal-based tools.
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I Use Linux. I’m Tired of Making Excuses for It.
Linux desktop frustrations persist, from missing apps to gaming restrictions. Five problems we should stop dismissing or excusing.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: The Callisto Protocol
The Callisto Protocol tested on the BOSGAME VTA-439 under CachyOS, with Radeon 890M benchmarks and comparisons with Windows 11.
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Defuse – remove image backgrounds locally
My Defuse review explores this Linux background removal app on CachyOS, covering installation, local processing and ease of use.
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Meet ONLYOFFICE Docs 10.0: new AI tools, modular apps, better PDF editing and security updates
ONLYOFFICE Docs 10.0 adds context-aware AI tools, improved PDF editing, modular apps, security fixes and updated Linux desktop editors.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands on the BOSGAME VTA-439 under CachyOS, testing Radeon 890M performance at 1080p across five quality presets.
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LinuxLinks Is Changing – A Fresh Look and Updated Content
Discover what’s changing and share your feedback.
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Linux Will Never Succeed on the Desktop Until It Stops Expecting Users to Be Experts
Linux can be easy to use, yet newcomers are still expected to master terminal commands. Is the desktop held back by its own community?
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Best Free and Open Source Software: September 2026 Updates
September 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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LinuxLinks Policy on AI-Heavy Software Projects
We explain why AI-heavy open source projects rarely feature on LinuxLinks and the standards software must meet before we recommend it.
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mochad – TCP gateway daemon for X10 home automation
mochad is a Linux TCP gateway for X10 CM15A, CM15Pro and CM19A controllers, enabling network control, RF monitoring and power-line commands.
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LiME – Linux memory acquisition tool
LiME captures volatile memory from Linux and Android systems, with local or network output, multiple dump formats and optional hashing.
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12 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Personal Finance Tools
Track expenses, budgets, income, and account balances with free terminal-based personal finance tools for Linux.
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Zainium OS – independent immutable Linux distribution
Zainium OS is an independent, immutable Linux distribution featuring the COSMIC desktop, atomic upgrades, and musl/glibc support.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Java Linter Tools
This article picks some useful tools to help you fix Java code.
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Lunalytics – monitoring and status pages for teams
Lunalytics monitors websites, network services and containers, with shared dashboards, incident management, status pages and alerts.
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28 Useful Free and Open Source Linux Git Workflow Tools
Git workflow tools help teams manage the day-to-day process of changing, reviewing, testing, and releasing source code
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pdoc – Python API documentation generator
pdoc generates Python API documentation from docstrings and type annotations, with live previews, Markdown support, and custom templates.
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OpenRewrite – automated source code refactoring framework
OpenRewrite automates Java refactoring with reusable recipes for framework migrations, dependency changes and coding standards.
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Kuvasz – uptime monitoring and status pages
Kuvasz monitors websites, certificates and network services, with alerts, maintenance windows and public or private status pages.
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TypeDoc – API documentation generator for TypeScript
TypeDoc generates API documentation for TypeScript projects, with searchable HTML output, custom themes, plugins, and monorepo support.
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Scribble – handwriting canvas for notes and homework
Scribble is a handwriting canvas for Linux with PDF annotation, shape recognition, page backgrounds, audio recording and PDF export.
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23 Best Free and Open Source Linux MySQL Tools
This article identifies 23 open source tools which help to reduce the complexity associated with the powerful database software.
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matchbox – network boot and bare metal provisioning service
matchbox automates network booting and provisioning of Linux hosts using hardware matching, iPXE profiles and templated Ignition configs.
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GTasks – task manager for GNOME with Google Tasks integration
GTasks is a GNOME task manager with offline local lists, Google Tasks integration, subtasks, due dates, spell checking and syncing.
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EnderOS – portable Arch Linux-based live distribution
EnderOS is an Arch Linux-based live distribution with the Xfce desktop, a real-time kernel and non-persistent USB sessions.
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36 Sparkling Free and Open Source CLI Linux Time Trackers
All of the time trackers featured in this roundup are console applications, using a command-line interface.
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Luppolo – multi-track audio looper for musicians
Luppolo is a real-time audio looper for recording layered performances, with synchronized tracks, metronome controls and WAV or FLAC export.
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11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Usenet Tools
Usenet is a worldwide distributed Internet discussion system. We recommend the best free and open source Usenet tools.
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