Looking at the benefits of running dual-channel memory on the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra 285HX Mini Workstation.
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Best Free and Open Source Software: May 2026 Updates
May 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Linux TUI Clipboard Managers
The applications featured here keep the focus on fast, keyboard-driven clipboard management in the terminal.
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MINISFORUM M2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC Running Linux: Power Consumption
In this article, I examine the Minisforum M2’s power consumption and compare it with a range of other machines.
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Biwin RS200 DDR5-5600 SODIMM 32GB Review: 2 x 16GB Tested
Biwin RS200 DDR5 SODIMM review: Linux testing, benchmarks, dual-channel performance, and why 2 x 16GB beats a single 32GB module.
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Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H running Linux – BIOS
BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System, remains one of the most important pieces of low-level software in any computer. Here’s a look at the M7’s BIOS.
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Minisforum MS-02 Ultra 285HX running Linux – Power Consumption
For this article in the series, I’m looking at the power consumption of the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra 285HX.
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PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: Benchmarking
In this article, I benchmark the PELADN WO4 5600H across a range of tests, most of which are run using the Phoronix Test Suite.
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28 Useful Free and Open Source Linux Git Workflow Tools
Git workflow tools help teams manage the day-to-day process of changing, reviewing, testing, and releasing source code
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HHKB Professional HYBRID Type-S Keyboard Review
The HHKB Professional Hybrid is a compact 60-key keyboard with a very particular audience in mind. Here’s my review.
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Biwin Black Opal NV7400 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Review
Biwin Black Opal NV7400 1TB review: Linux benchmarks, real-world file tests, thermals, and sustained write performance.
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PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: Introduction to the Series
The PELADN WO4 is built around a familiar idea: keep the price low, the design simple, and the performance good enough for everyday desktop use.
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MINISFORUM M2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC Running Linux: Benchmarks
I’ve benchmarked the Minisforum M2 Mini PC using a range of tests, most of them run with the Phoronix Test Suite.
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Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H running Linux – Power Consumption
For this article in the series, I’m looking at the power consumption of the Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H comparing it to other machines.
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MINISFORUM M2 Panther Lake Mini PC Running Linux: Testing the NPU in CachyOS
There are a few things to install to get the NPU ready for software. I set up the NPU with the CachyOS Linux distribution.
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MINISFORUM M2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC Running Linux: Introduction
The MINISFORUM M2 is a compact mini PC built around Intel’s Panther Lake platform. I’m reviewing it using CachyOS and Ubuntu.
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Minisforum MS-02 Ultra 285HX running Linux – Benchmarking
I’ve benchmarked the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra using a range of tests, most of them run with the Phoronix Test Suite.
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Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H running Linux – Benchmarking
The BOSGAME M7 is a very powerful mini PC based on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor with integrated Intel Arc 140T graphics.
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Minisforum AI X1 Pro: Easy Diffusion
Easy Diffusion’s newer v4 engine can use the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370’s Radeon 890M GPU for image generation. It makes a big difference.
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Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H running Linux – Introduction to the Series
This is a new series looking at the Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H mini PC running Linux.
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Fussel – photo gallery generator
Fussel is a photo gallery generator for people who want to publish folders of images as a polished web gallery.
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ExpenseOwl – self-hosted expense tracker
ExpenseOwl is a self-hosted expense tracker designed for people who want a simple way to record spending without the complexity.
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alsamixer – terminal-based mixer for the ALSA sound system
alsamixer provides an ncurses interface for inspecting and adjusting mixer controls on Linux sound devices.
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19 Best Free and Open Source Linux Voice Over IP (VoIP) Software
Voice over IP (VoIP) software enables telephone-like voice conversations across IP based networks.
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SextantOS – Arch-based Linux distribution
SextantOS is an Arch-based Linux distribution built around keyboard navigation, a minimal aesthetic, and a lightweight Wayland desktop.
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28 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Diff Tools
File comparison compares the contents of computer files, finding their common contents and their differences. The result is known as a diff.
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Litestar – powerful, lightweight, and flexible ASGI framework
Litestar is a powerful, lightweight, and flexible ASGI framework designed for building modern APIs and web applications.
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19 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based SSH Frontends
This roundup focuses on terminal-based apps that help you manage and create SSH connections.
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Ente – privacy-focused platform for storing personal data
Ente is a privacy-focused platform for storing personal data in the cloud with end-to-end encryption.
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12 Best Free and Open Source Audio Converters
To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 12 high quality free and open source Linux audio converters.
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Budget Tracker TUI – track personal budgets
Budget Tracker TUI is a terminal user interface application for tracking personal budgets. It’s written in Rust and Ratatui.
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Commix – Python-based penetration testing tool
Commix is a penetration testing tool that automates the detection and exploitation of OS command injection vulnerabilities.
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Memories – self-hosted photo and video management application
Memories is a self-hosted photo and video management application for Nextcloud.
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PiGallery2 – self-hosted web application for publishing photo collections
PiGallery2 is a self-hosted web application for publishing photo collections directly from a filesystem.
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Dalfox – command-line security tool
Dalfox is a command-line security tool for identifying cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in web applications.
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14 Best Free and Open Source Stock Market Investment Tools
We focus on the best free and open source software that help you make better stock market investment decisions.
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SystemRescue – Linux system rescue toolkit
SystemRescue, formerly known as SystemRescueCd, is a Linux system rescue toolkit that runs from a bootable medium.
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StakTrakr – browser-based precious metals portfolio tracker
StakTrakr is a browser-based precious metals portfolio tracker for managing a personal stack of coins, bars, Goldbacks, Silverbacks, and more.
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