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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Sigal – static photo gallery generator
Sigal generates static photo and video galleries with image resizing, thumbnails, themes, metadata, plugins and portable HTML output.
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Gnomarchy – Arch-based Linux distribution with a customised GNOME desktop
Gnomarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution with a customised GNOME desktop, Btrfs snapshots, unified themes and developer tools.
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12 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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QtConsole – Graphical Console for Jupyter Kernels
QtConsole is a graphical Jupyter console with inline plots, syntax highlighting, kernel connections, session export and rich output.
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27 Best Free and Open Source Console Linux File Managers
We recommend the finest free and open source console-based file managers for Linux and other operating systems.
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PicPeak – self-hosted event photo sharing platform
PicPeak provides self-hosted photo sharing for photographers, with branded client galleries, access controls, downloads and event tools.
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MathMod – Visualise Mathematical Surfaces in 3D
MathMod is a mathematical modelling program for creating and visualising 3D and 4D surfaces using equations, textures and animations.
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hybrid-d77 – Chimera Linux-based distribution with Sway and niri
hybrid-d77 is a Chimera Linux-based distribution offering preconfigured Sway and niri desktops, dinit, apk and text or graphical installers.
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32 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical Calculators
One of the basic utilities supplied with any operating system is a desktop calculator. We cover the best graphical tools.
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EasyABC – graphical editor for ABC music notation
EasyABC is a graphical ABC music notation editor with live score previews, MIDI playback, MusicXML imports and PDF and SVG exports.
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6 Best Free and Open Source Email Encryption Tools
Sending encrypted messages is one method of ensuring electronic privacy. We feature the best free and open source email encryption tools.
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Chevereto – self-hosted image and video hosting platform
Chevereto Free provides self-hosted image and video sharing with albums, user accounts, privacy controls and customisable galleries.
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Phase – collaborative application secrets management
Phase manages application secrets across teams and environments with encryption, secret history, integrations, and self-hosting.
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mypython – Interactive Python Shell
mypython is an interactive Python shell with multiline input, Jedi completion, syntax highlighting, history search and debugging tools.
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PMW – high-quality music typesetting program
Philip’s Music Writer converts text-based music notation into polished PDF and PostScript scores with precise engraving and layout controls.
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InterGenOS – security-focused Linux distribution built from source
InterGenOS is a Linux From Scratch-based distribution with GNOME, a custom package manager, signed boot chain and local AI assistant.
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ChronoFrame – self-hosted personal photo gallery
ChronoFrame is a self-hosted photo gallery with EXIF metadata, map browsing, Live Photo support, albums and flexible storage options.
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10 Best Free and Open Source Linux SSH Servers
SSH or Secure Shell is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network
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