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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8 Useful Free and Open Source Security Testing Software
Here’s some useful software for performing security testing. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here.
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Lightwhale – immutable Linux distribution for Docker servers
Lightwhale is a minimal Buildroot-based Linux distribution that boots into Docker, with an immutable core and optional persistent storage.
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clazy – Qt-oriented static code analyser
clazy is a Clang-based static code analyser providing specialised checks for C++ applications developed with Qt.
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Firefly Synth 2 – flexible software synthesizer for sound design
Firefly Synth 2 is a flexible open source software synthesizer with deep modulation, audio routing, unison, effects and microtuning support.
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jwt_tool – JSON Web Token security testing toolkit
jwt_tool audits JSON Web Tokens, tests signature weaknesses, fuzzes token claims and checks authentication flaws in web applications.
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22 Best Free and Open Source Linux Ham Radio Tools
Ham radio is a popular hobby and service bringing people, electronics and communication together. We pick our favorite ham radio tools.
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word-sys’s PDF Editor – edit PDF text, images and objects
word-sys’s PDF Editor edits PDF text, images and annotations, manages pages and exports documents to editable office file formats.
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git-tui – human-friendly interfaces for Git
git-tui provides text-based interfaces for inspecting Git diffs and commit logs, using familiar Git-style commands and an interactive workflow.
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14 Useful Free and Open Source JavaScript Linter Tools
This article picks some useful tools to help you fix JavaScript code.
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Coccinelle – semantic program matching and transformation
Coccinelle is a free and open source program matching and transformation engine for analysing and modifying C source code.
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Full Steam Ahead – import games from other launchers into Steam
Full Steam Ahead imports games from other launchers into Steam, adds matching artwork, organises collections and backs up shortcuts.
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Argon2 GUI – graphical password hashing and verification
Argon2 GUI generates and verifies password hashes using Argon2id, Argon2i or Argon2d with configurable security parameters.
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PrismLinux – Arch-based Linux distribution with four desktop option
PrismLinux is an Arch-based Linux distribution offering KDE Plasma, GNOME, Cinnamon and niri with a universal ISO and custom installer.
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Serie – rich Git commit graph viewer
Serie is a Git history viewer that renders rich commit graphs, supports repository browsing, search, custom keybindings and user commands.
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Lindows OS – Debian-based Linux distribution for Windows users
Lindows OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution featuring Cinnamon, a Windows-style desktop, Wine integration and familiar applications.
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15 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI File Encryption Tools
This roundup looks at the finest GUI-based file encryption tools. Only free and open source software is included.
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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Home
Discover the best free and open source alternatives to Apple Home for Linux, including Home Assistant, openHAB, Domoticz and other tools.
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Smatch – static analyser for C code
Smatch is a free and open source static analysis tool for C code with extensive checks designed for the Linux kernel.
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