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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kanban-tui – terminal-based Kanban task manager
kanban-tui is a customisable terminal Kanban task manager with multiple boards, task dependencies, activity charts and Jira integration.
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ScreenGuard – screen time tracking and focus tools
ScreenGuard tracks Linux application usage, sets daily app limits, and combines Pomodoro sessions with controls for distracting apps.
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Yuvomi – self-hosted family planner and household organiser
Yuvomi is a self-hosted family planner combining calendars, tasks, shopping, meals, budgeting and household records with local data control.
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pulseaudio-mixer-cli – interactive terminal mixer for PulseAudio
pulseaudio-mixer-cli is a terminal audio mixer for controlling PulseAudio streams, with per-app volume adjustment and automated rules.
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4 Best Free and Open Source GUI Command Schedulers
The software utility cron also known as cron job is a time-based job scheduler in Unix-like computer operating systems.
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KerkoApp – searchable web interface for Zotero bibliographies
KerkoApp publishes Zotero bibliographies through a searchable website with faceted browsing, citation exports, PDF search and Atom feeds.
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External Secrets Operator – synchronize external secrets with Kubernetes
External Secrets Operator retrieves external credentials, keeps Kubernetes Secrets in sync, and supports templating and refresh policies.
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Spin Operator – deploy Spin applications to Kubernetes
Spin Operator deploys Spin WebAssembly apps on Kubernetes using custom resources, a controller, executor configuration and scaling tools.
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Emaki – Arch-based Linux distribution with niri
Emaki is an Arch-based Linux distribution offering niri, a Quickshell desktop, graphical installation, rolling updates and snapshots.
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14 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Volume Mixers
A volume mixer is a tool that adjusts the individual volume levels of different applications and audio devices running on a computer.
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SoX_ng – command-line audio converter and effects processor
SoX_ng is a command-line audio converter and processor with format conversion, recording, audio effects, resampling and analysis tools.
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6 Best Free and Open Source CalDAV Servers
CalDav (Calendaring Extensions to WebDAV) is an internet standard allowing clients to access scheduling or meeting information on a remote server.
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FusionPBX – multi-tenant VoIP PBX management platform
FusionPBX provides a web-based interface for managing FreeSWITCH PBX systems, with multi-tenant domains, call routing, voicemail and queues.
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LibreFolio – self-hosted financial portfolio tracker
LibreFolio tracks investments, cash accounts and loans across brokers with transaction imports, currency conversion and analytics.
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LumaOS – Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring Niri
LumaOS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the Niri Wayland compositor, a curated desktop and coordinated dark themes.
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11 Best Free and Open Source Linux System Log and systemd Journal Viewers
Explore Linux log viewers to search, filter and analyse system logs and systemd journal entries for troubleshooting.
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Transition – graphical multimedia to audio converter
Transition converts audio and video files to MP3, FLAC, Opus, Vorbis and WAV on Linux, with batch processing and smart quality settings.
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liber – local-first reference manager for academic research
liber organises academic papers locally with BibTeX references, PDF attachments, Markdown notes, searchable tags and bibliography exports.
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