Timezones compares local times on a shared timeline, flags daylight saving changes and lets you copy times or export calendar events.
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Linux’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Microsoft. It’s Linux Users.
Linux’s biggest obstacle may be its own community. Why blaming users, defending broken features and dismissing criticism drives people away.
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Compiling Software on the Minisforum M2, M2 Pro and BOSGAME VTA-439
Comparing fooyin compilation performance on three Linux mini PCs featuring Intel Core Ultra 7, Core Ultra X7 358H and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470.
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Revisited: BM – minimalist terminal music player with gapless playback
BM revisited with gapless playback, improved directory browsing, faster searching, automatic library refreshes, and enhanced layouts.
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Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC running Linux – Power Consumption
Minisforum M2 Pro running Linux: system power consumption at idle, under everyday desktop workloads and sustained CPU load.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Default Application and MIME Association Tools
Manage Linux default applications, MIME types and file associations with free and open source graphical, terminal and command-line tools.
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Distro Hopping Is a Hobby. Stop Pretending It’s Productivity.
Distro hopping can be an enjoyable Linux hobby, but does it improve productivity or just postpone the work you actually need to finish?
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Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC running Linux – Benchmarks
Minisforum M2 Pro Linux benchmarks compare CPU, Arc B390 graphics, memory and SSD performance against Intel and AMD mini PCs.
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Linux Candy: ShimeLinux – animated desktop pets for Linux
ShimeLinux brings animated Shimeji pets to the Linux desktop, with custom characters, playful behaviour and KDE Plasma window interaction.
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BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Thief
Thief benchmarks on the BOSGAME VTA-439 with Radeon 890M graphics, comparing 1080p gaming performance on CachyOS and Windows 11.
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Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC Running Linux – Introduction
Minisforum M2 Pro mini PC running Linux. I examine its Intel Panther Lake processor, Arc B390 graphics, design, connectivity and features.
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Best Free and Open Source Software: October 2026 Updates
October 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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6 Useful Free and Open Source Code Formatters for Ruby
Explore the best free and open source Ruby code formatters for consistent, readable source code with less manual formatting.
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Linux Deserves Better Than Your Oldest Computer
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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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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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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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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Pointblank – data quality assessment and validation toolkit
Pointblank checks tabular data quality with chainable validation rules, clear reports, configurable thresholds and automated workflows.
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APIFlask – lightweight framework for building web APIs
APIFlask is a Flask-based web API microframework with request validation, response serialization, OpenAPI documentation and authentication.
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libSQL – SQLite-compatible database engine
libSQL is a SQLite fork with embedded database replicas, remote database access, SQLite compatibility and additional SQL features.
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QuPath – digital pathology and bioimage analysis
QuPath is a digital pathology and bioimage analysis tool for whole-slide images, tissue annotation, cell detection and classification.
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13 Best Free and Open Source Distraction-Free Tools for Writers
Here are the finest distraction-free applications to help you focus on writing without interruption.
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Muffin – lightweight asynchronous ASGI web microframework
Muffin is an asynchronous ASGI web microframework with flexible routing, multiple response formats, middleware and a plugin ecosystem.
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stig – terminal and command-line Transmission client
stig is a terminal and command-line client for Transmission with advanced torrent filters, multiple tabs, commands and custom keybindings.
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msgspec – high-performance serialization and data validation library
msgspec serializes and validates structured data with high-speed JSON and MessagePack support, typed schemas and compact data models.
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8 Best Free and Open Source X10 Home Automation Software
X10 is an open standard for controlling home electrical equipment remotely. It works across home power lines and is extremely low-bandwidth.
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tremc – terminal interface for Transmission
tremc is a terminal client for Transmission with torrent filters, peer and tracker views, bandwidth controls and keyboard-driven management.
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15 Useful Free and Open Source Linux Forensics Memory Tools
This roundup focuses on memory tools that help with forensics. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion here.
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UnQLite – embedded NoSQL database
UnQLite combines embedded key-value storage with document operations through Jx9, transactional updates, and a portable database file.
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OpenClinic GA – hospital information management system
OpenClinic GA is a hospital information system with electronic medical records, clinical scheduling, laboratory workflows and billing.
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Griddle – picture logic puzzle game
Griddle is a nonogram puzzle game where numeric clues reveal hidden pictures, with mouse and touch controls and completed-line feedback.
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Raneto – Markdown-powered knowledge base and wiki
Raneto is a self-hosted Markdown knowledge base with browser editing, full-text search, custom themes and protected documentation updates.
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20 Best Free and Open Source Linux Documentation Generators
A documentation generator is a programming tool that generates documentation intended for programmers and end users.
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PGlite – embedded PostgreSQL database
PGlite runs an embedded PostgreSQL database in WebAssembly with browser persistence, SQL queries, extensions and reactive bindings.
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Frictionless – data validation and tabular data management framework
Frictionless provides tools to describe, extract, validate and transform tabular data with reusable schemas and detailed reports.
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Lakasir – point-of-sale system for retail businesses
Lakasir is a web-based point-of-sale system with sales, inventory, purchasing, vouchers, barcode support, accounting and reporting.
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19 Best Free and Open Source Status Page Systems
A status page system is software that lets you communicate incidents, schedule maintenances and downtimes with your customers.
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