Fan controls, clever launchers and desktop streaming clients: a fond look at useful Linux software that’s no longer maintained.
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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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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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PKScreener – stock screening and technical analysis tool
PKScreener scans Indian stocks for breakouts, reversals, technical patterns and momentum using configurable command-line tools.
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grimshot – command-line screenshots for Sway
grimshot helps Sway users capture windows, displays and screen regions, with command-line controls for saving images and clipboard copying.
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KDE Journald Browser – graphical systemd journal viewer
KDE Journald Browser displays systemd journal logs with filters for boot, service and priority, searchable messages and archived journals.
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20 Best Free and Open Source Linux Power Management Tools
There are a good range of Linux software which helps to reduce the running cost of your computer. We feature the finest tools.
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CalibRaw – GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor
CalibRaw is a GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor for Linux with non-destructive editing, colour grading, masking, HDR merging and local AI.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Linux Partitioning Tools
Disk partitioning is the means of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units referred to as partitions.
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Autohook – lightweight Git hook manager
Autohook uses a shell script to manage Git hooks, allowing teams to share project-specific or centralised checks through symbolic links.
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8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Astrology Software
Astrology is a set of traditions, beliefs and systems which hold that there is a connection between the movement of heavenly bodies and events that take place on Earth such as human affairs, and personality.
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yq – command-line YAML, XML and TOML processor
yq processes YAML, XML and TOML files using jq filters, supporting format conversion, in-place editing and preservation of comments.
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Memray – memory profiler for Python applications
Memray profiles Python memory usage with native extension tracking, terminal monitoring and flame graphs to reveal allocations and leaks.
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tincan – peer-to-peer voice and text chat for the terminal
tincan is a terminal voice and text chat tool using peer-to-peer links, encrypted QUIC connections, channels and relay fallback.
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Glipboard – terminal clipboard history manager
Glipboard stores copied text and images locally, combining a background clipboard service with a keyboard-driven terminal interface.
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OpenStock – stock market research and monitoring platform
OpenStock provides a self-hosted stock market dashboard with watchlists, company profiles, interactive charts and market news.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Quantum Chemistry Software
Quantum chemistry software calculates molecular structures, electronic properties, chemical reactions and the behaviour of atoms and materials.
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Bibliograph – collaborative online bibliography management
Bibliograph helps research groups manage shared bibliographies with record imports, flexible searches, access controls and publishing.
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