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16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document-Oriented Databases

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents, Office, Roundup

We pick databases which can offer better performance in your application as well as quicker development time.

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Database

YugabyteDB – PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

YugabyteDB is a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database designed for cloud-native OLTP workloads

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Text Editor

Hako – lightweight terminal-based modal text environment

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Documents

Hako is a lightweight terminal-based modal text environment written primarily in C.

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PHPCompatibility – coding standard for PHP_CodeSniffer

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

PHPCompatibility is a coding standard for PHP_CodeSniffer that helps developers check PHP source code for cross-version compatibility.

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Library Tools

9 Tools to Empower Librarians

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Books, Education, Roundup

Open source software is a popular choice for libraries and librarians. We recommend the finest tools for librarians.

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Database

Kinto – minimalist JSON storage service

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

Kinto is a minimalist JSON storage service for applications that need a simple, self-hostable backend for storing structured data.

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PELADN-WO4

PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: Wi-Fi Performance

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

We test the PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC’s Wi-Fi 6 performance under Linux, measuring throughput, latency, and stability in real-world use.

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Database

TiDB – cloud-native, distributed SQL database

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

TiDB is a cloud-native, distributed SQL database designed for applications that need strong consistency, high availability, and scalability.

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Text Editor

red – modern modal text editor written in Rust

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Documents

red is a modern modal text editor written in Rust. It offers a Vim-inspired editing model together with code-oriented features.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

Alternatives to popular CLI tools: date

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Software

This article spotlights alternative tools to date, a utility that prints or sets the system date and time.

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Best AI Watermark Remover Tools

5 Best Free AI Watermark Remover Tools

June 22, 2026 John O'Donnell Graphics, Scientific

Compare the best free AI watermark remover tools for your own videos and images, including Zawa, AniEraser, Apowersoft, Vmake and Wink.

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Library Tools

MRBS – web-based booking system

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Education, Web Apps

MRBS is a web-based booking system designed for managing meeting rooms and other shared resources.

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Linux Distributions

CobaltX – gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution

June 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

CobaltX is a gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution built around KDE Plasma 6 and a preinstalled Linux gaming stack.

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Database

DocumentDB – MongoDB-compatible document database engine

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

DocumentDB is a MongoDB-compatible document database engine built on PostgreSQL.

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cut command

Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cut

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Software, Utilities

This article spotlights alternative tools to cut.

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Laboratory

Increasing Lab Efficiency with an Open Source LIMS

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a software-based laboratory and information management system that provides streamlined workflow automation and management.

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PHPArkitect – define architectural rules as executable PHP code

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

PHPArkitect is a command line tool for PHP projects that lets developers define architectural rules as executable PHP code.

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Selection of utilities

DepsGuard – harden your package manager config

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

DepsGuard is a command-line utility that hardens package manager configuration files against supply chain attacks.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

memtui – terminal user interface client for Memcached

June 21, 2026 Steve Emms TUI

memtui is designed to make browsing, inspecting, editing, and managing Memcached data easier.

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Deptrac – static code analysis tool for PHP projects

June 21, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Deptrac is a static code analysis tool for PHP projects that helps developers define, communicate, and enforce architectural rules.

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