Linux deserves more than your oldest PC. Why promoting it mainly as a way to rescue ageing hardware undersells its desktop potential.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 – Total War: WARHAMMER III Linux Gaming Performance
Total War: WARHAMMER III benchmarked at 1080p on the BOSGAME VTA-439’s Radeon 890M, comparing CachyOS, Windows 11 and RTX 3060 Ti.
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Linux Has Too Many Half-Finished Apps
Linux has plenty of new apps, but too many repeat the same work. Should developers spend more time improving existing software?
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: World War Z
BOSGAME VTA-439 runs World War Z on CachyOS with Radeon 890M benchmarks at 1080p, plus Windows 11 and RTX 3060 Ti comparisons.
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Waypipe – Running Remote Wayland Applications on Linux
Waypipe forwards remote Wayland applications over SSH, with compression and GPU buffer support. A hands-on CachyOS review.
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GNOME Has Forgotten That Desktop Users Want Choices
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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Genea – browser-based family tree editor
Genea is a browser-based family tree editor supporting GEDCOM files, relationship visualisation, personal details and optional Git storage.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Office Suites
An office suite is a collection of productivity software usually containing a word processor, spreadsheet and a presentation program.
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hledger-tui – terminal interface for analysing personal finances
hledger-tui displays hledger accounts, expenses, assets and financial statistics through a keyboard-driven terminal interface with charts.
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gytm – terminal-based YouTube Music player
gytm is a Rust-based YouTube Music TUI featuring searching, playlists, multi-account support, queue management and audio playback.
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7 Best Free and Open Source Python Shells
There are some excellent alternative Python shells that extend on the basic shell. They each offer a good interactive Python experience.
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termtastic – terminal client for Meshtastic networks
termtastic is a terminal Meshtastic client for messaging over LoRa networks, managing radio settings, exploring nodes and viewing telemetry.
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GT-STACER – Linux system optimiser and monitor
GT-STACER provides graphical Linux system monitoring, process management, cleaning, backup, firewall controls and power management.
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ytm – terminal-based YouTube Music player
ytm is a terminal YouTube Music player with interactive search, queues, lyrics, radio, playlists and mpv-powered audio playback.
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Gramps Web – collaborative genealogy and family history platform
Gramps Web is a collaborative genealogy application with family tree charts, maps, DNA tools, research records and desktop synchronisation.
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Elemental – native XML database with XQuery and XSLT
Elemental is a native XML database offering XQuery and XSLT processing, XML document storage, indexing, and REST-based access.
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EngPlayer – IPTV player and media center
EngPlayer combines IPTV streams, M3U playlists, programme guides, recording, on-demand video, subtitles, and local media playback.
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hledger-textual – terminal interface for hledger accounting
hledger-textual manages hledger transactions, budgets and recurring entries in a terminal with reports and multi-currency balances.
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19 Best Free and Open Source Remote Desktop Clients
This article examines the best free and open source Linux remote desktop clients.
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ytdl-sub – automate media downloads and metadata generation
ytdl-sub automates media downloads and metadata preparation for Kodi, Jellyfin and Plex with configurable subscriptions and presets.
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9 Best Free and Open Source Functions-as-a-Service
Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS) platforms for deploying, running and scaling serverless workloads on Linux.
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Proxelar – HTTP and HTTPS traffic inspection proxy
Proxelar is a scriptable HTTP, HTTPS and WebSocket debugging proxy with interception, traffic replay, Lua scripting and a web interface.
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Command-Line Screen Capture Tools: 13 Free and Open Source Linux Apps
Linux has a good selection of versatile open source screenshot programs. This roundup focuses on command-line tools.
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Kolibri – offline-first learning platform
Kolibri is an offline-first learning platform for schools, offering content, lessons, quizzes and progress tracking without internet.
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Bao – lightweight static partitioning hypervisor
Bao is a lightweight embedded hypervisor that statically partitions CPUs, memory and devices to isolate Linux and real-time workloads.
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