Benchmarking the Minisforum MS-02 Ultra on Linux, comparing P-cores and E-Cores with crafty, Coremark, and smallpt.
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How to Build a Paperless Document Workflow on Linux
Learn how to build a paperless workflow on Linux with document scanning, OCR, automation, and file management tools.
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PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: Power Consumption
I test the PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC’s power use tested at idle, under load, and for annual UK electricity costs.
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MINISFORUM M2 Intel Panther Lake Mini PC 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 M2’s BIOS.
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Bosgame M7 Core Ultra 9 285H running Linux – Cores
Benchmarking the Bosgame M7’s Core Ultra 9 285H on Linux, comparing P-cores, E-cores and LP E-cores with Crafty, Coremark and smallpt.
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25 Useful Free and Open Source Git Storage and Security Tools
These tools extend Git well beyond basic version control, covering large file handling, repository repair, encryption, secret protection
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Minisforum MS-02 Ultra 285HX running Linux – Dual-channel memory
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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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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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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12 Best Free and Open Source Linux System Cleaning Tools
There are a number of open source applications for Linux which help to keep the operating system working like new.
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Harvester – interoperable, hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution
Harvester is a hyperconverged infrastructure platform for bare metal servers. Combines virtualization and distributed storage on top of Kubernetes.
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usort – sorts import statements
usort is a command-line utility for Python projects that sorts import statements while trying to avoid risky rewrites.
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20 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based YouTube Tools
Funky developers have created applications that allow you to bypass the web-only barrier of YouTube. Here’s our recommended terminal-based YouTube tools.
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Flowable – workflow and business process management platform
Flowable is a workflow and business process management platform that combines BPMN process automation, CMMN case management, and more.
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9 Best Free and Open Source Python Integrated Development Environments
A good IDE tries to accurately predict what the developer is seeking to do without getting in the way.
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Splint – Clojure linter that focuses on style and code shape
Splint is a Clojure linter that focuses on style and code shape rather than code execution. It aims to warn about many of the conventions in the Clojure Style Guide, and is inspired by tools such as RuboCop and Kibit.
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5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Network Authentication Tools
Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) is a networking protocol that offers centralized connection authentication, authorization, and accounting management for various types of network access.
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Pyink – Python code formatter
Pyink is a Python code formatter designed as a fork of Black with a small set of different formatting behaviours
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8 Essential Free and Open Source Linux Classroom Tools
The software featured in this article offers indispensable ways to help manage a computer-based classroom.
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Bleach – terminal-based Linux maintenance utility
Bleach provides a text user interface with a live system dashboard and menu-driven housekeeping tools.
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MOKKA Budget – desktop household budgeting application
MOKKA Budget is a desktop household budgeting application designed to help users maintain visibility over their finances.
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Dynamic Music Pill – GNOME Shell extension
Dynamic Music Pill is a GNOME Shell extension that adds a polished desktop music widget for MPRIS-compatible players.
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14 Useful Free and Open Source 3D Model Viewers
This article focuses on software tools which let you view 3D models. There are a wide range of formats available.
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draw – simple drawing tool for the terminal
draw is a simple drawing tool for the terminal. It lets you sketch directly inside a terminal window
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13 Best Free and Open Source GUI Electronic Circuit Simulators
Electronic circuit simulation uses mathematical models to replicate the behavior of an actual electronic device or circuit. We feature the best GUI tools.
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Kapytal – desktop personal finance manager
Kapytal is a desktop personal finance manager designed for tracking income, expenses, investments, and household finances.
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Linux Cleaner – make routine Linux maintenance easier
Linux Cleaner is a utility designed to make routine Linux maintenance easier by bringing common cleanup tasks together in a simple interface
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FinanzPilot – self-hosted personal finance web application
FinanzPilot is a self-hosted personal finance web application designed for tracking income, expenses, accounts, recurring transactions and more.
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