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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YaST Expert Partitioner – advanced storage partitioning tool
YaST Expert Partitioner manages Linux storage with partitions, filesystems, LVM, software RAID, encryption, Bcache and NFS mounts.
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Issabel – Rocky Linux-based PBX distribution
Issabel is a Rocky Linux-based server distribution for VoIP and unified communications, combining Asterisk PBX with web-based management.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Graphical and Web-Based Log Viewers
Monitor system activity, troubleshoot errors, and analyse log files with tools offering real-time monitoring, powerful search and filtering.
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13 Useful Free and Open Source Flatpak Tools
This article focuses on useful Flatpak tools. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
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KAlarm – flexible alarm and reminder scheduler
KAlarm schedules desktop reminders, audible alerts, email messages and commands, with recurring alarms, templates and flexible calendars.
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10 Useful Free and Open Source Wake-on-LAN Tools
Wake-on-LAN is an ethernet networking standard that lets a computer to be turned on or awakened from a low-power state by a network message.
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ContainerSSH – launch isolated containers over SSH
ContainerSSH launches isolated Docker or Kubernetes sessions over SSH, with external authentication, flexible configuration and audit logs.
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fdisk – manipulate disk partition tables
fdisk is an interactive partitioning tool for Linux supporting GPT and MBR tables, sector-based editing, disk labels and safety checks.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Command-line FTP clients
This article provides our pick of the best open source command line file transfer programs.
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LlamaStash – terminal-based local LLM manager
LlamaStash manages local language models with a terminal interface, model discovery, hardware-aware launching and OpenAI-compatible APIs.
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Kerykeion – Python library for astrological calculations and SVG charts
Kerykeion is a Python astrology library for natal charts, synastry, transits and predictive calculations, with SVG charts and JSON output.
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MeshCentral – web-based remote computer management platform
MeshCentral is a self-hosted remote management platform offering browser-based desktops, terminals, file transfers and Intel AMT access.
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rulc – terminal calculator with mathematical plotting
rulc is a terminal calculator with interactive expressions, custom functions, mathematical plotting, intersections and scripting.
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edamame – terminal Markdown editor with live rendering
edamame is a terminal Markdown editor with rendered editing, interactive tables, search, Vim commands, themes and HTML export.
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3 Best Free and Open Source Scientific Workflow and Job Management Tools
Discover free and open source tools for scientific workflows, computational job management, simulation automation and research computing.
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Warpgate – transparent bastion for secure infrastructure access
Warpgate secures SSH, database and desktop access with a transparent bastion, session recordings, browser clients and two-factor login.
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Moonlight Qt – stream games and applications from another computer
Moonlight Qt streams games and applications from a Sunshine host to Linux with hardware decoding, HDR, surround sound and gamepad support.
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ZacOS 9 – Debian-based Linux distribution inspired by classic Mac OS
ZacOS 9 is a Debian-based Linux distribution that recreates the classic Mac OS desktop, with custom controls, file management and emulation.
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