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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TEAMGROUP T-FORCE G50 M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD 1TB Review
TEAMGROUP’s T-FORCE G50 1TB delivers fast, cool PCIe 4.0 performance for Linux users seeking affordable mainstream NVMe storage without fuss.
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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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Minisforum MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation running Linux: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
In this article I’ll walk through installing Ubuntu 26.04 LTS on the Minisforum MS-R1 ARM Mini Workstation.
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Best Free and Open Source Software: April 2026 Updates
April 2026 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
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Clippy – lightweight terminal-based clipboard history manager
Clippy uses the Bubble Tea TUI framework to present copied content in a clean, keyboard-driven interface.
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Arcris – live Linux distribution based on Arch Linux
Arcris is a live Linux distribution based on Arch Linux aimed primarily at Spanish speakers. It includes ArcrisGUI.
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14 Best Free and Open Source CNC Software
CNC (also known as numerical control or computer numerical control) is the automated control of machining tools by means of a computer.
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Mixxc – GTK4-based volume mixer for Linux
Mixxc is a GTK4-based volume mixer for Linux desktop setups that favour compact, widget-style tools rather than full control panels.
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Telemetry Viewer – data visualization tool
Telemetry Viewer is a data visualization tool designed for working with live or recorded telemetry data.
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NinjaTerm – terminal application aimed at embedded developers
NinjaTerm is a terminal application aimed at embedded developers who need to view debug data and send commands
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TitalcruiseOS – Debian-based Linux distribution
TitalcruiseOS is a general-purpose desktop operating system with an emphasis on usability, performance, security, gaming compatibility.
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9 Best Free and Open Source Command-line FTP clients
This article provides our pick of the best open source command line file transfer programs.
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ClipTUI – terminal-based clipboard history manager for Linux
ClipTUI runs as a background daemon, recording clipboard entries locally and providing an interactive terminal interface.
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17 Best Free and Open Source Linux Fractal Tools
Fractals are rooted in chaos theory, and because of their nature they are perfect for organic looking artwork and landscapes. We recommend the best Linux fractal tools.
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maddy – composable all-in-one mail server
maddy is a composable all-in-one mail server that brings the main pieces of a self-hosted email stack
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dateutils – collection of command line utilities
dateutils is a collection of command line utilities for working with dates, times, and date-time values in the shell.
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UPSWake – sends Wake-on-LAN packets to bring systems back online
UPSWake reads status information from one or more NUT UPS servers and sends Wake-on-LAN packets to bring systems back online
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Fractals Generator – render and explore fractals in real time
Fractals Generator is a lightweight C/C++ application for rendering and exploring fractals in real time.
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17 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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git-flow-next – modern implementation of the Git-flow branching model
git-flow-next is a command-line tool that provides a modern implementation of the Git-flow branching model.
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Shadowfetch Linux – Debian-based distribution
Shadowfetch Linux is a Debian testing derivative aimed at creative workstation users. It ships with KDE Plasma 6 and a wide range of software.
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Mail-in-a-Box – self-hosted email server solution
Mail-in-a-Box is a self-hosted email server solution that turns a fresh Ubuntu LTS machine into a working mail system.
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