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Author: Steve Emms

Database

Dolt – version-controlled SQL database

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Database, Documents

Dolt is a MySQL-compatible SQL database with Git-style branching, commits, merging, remote synchronisation and row-level history.

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ebook reader

Homebranch – self-hosted ebook management

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Homebranch is a self-hosted ebook manager with browser reading, audiobook playback, OPDS catalogues, metadata and progress syncing.

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BOSGAME VTA-439

BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC running Linux – Power Consumption

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

I test the BOSGAME VTA-439 Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 mini PC under Linux, measuring idle, light-load, full CPU load, and annual electricity costs.

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Text Editor

Hat – hackable modal text editor

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

Hat is a hackable modal text editor for modern terminals aimed at users who prefer software they can inspect, modify, and compile from source.

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Log Analyzers

9 Best Free and Open Source Console Log File Analyzers

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, System Software

Almost everything that happens on a Linux system is logged in some way. We feature the finest open source console-based log file analyzers.

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Stacking Window Managers

EMWM – enhanced Motif Window Manager

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Desktop, GUI

EMWM is an enhanced Motif Window Manager for X11 with classic menus, Xft fonts, multiple workspaces and modern multi-monitor support.

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Find Duplicates

20 Best Free and Open Source CLI Tools to Find and Delete Duplicate Files

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

This roundup focuses on free and open source command-line tools that help you find and remove duplicate files.

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ebook reader

Grimmory – self-hosted digital library

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Grimmory manages ebooks, comics and audiobooks in a self-hosted digital library with smart shelves, reading progress and device sync.

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ebook reader

PageEdit – visual XHTML editor for EPUB books

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, GUI

PageEdit provides visual editing of EPUB XHTML files, with OPF spine handling, an inspector, spell checking and integration with Sigil.

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Database

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document-Oriented Databases

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents, Office, Roundup

We pick databases which can offer better performance in your application as well as quicker development time.

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Database

YugabyteDB – distributed SQL database

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

YugabyteDB is a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database with strong transactions, automatic sharding and Raft replication.

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Text Editor

Hako – lightweight terminal-based modal text environment

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

Hako is a lightweight terminal-based modal text environment written primarily in C.

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PHPCompatibility – PHP version compatibility checker

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

PHPCompatibility checks PHP source for compatibility with selected PHP versions, detecting removed, deprecated and newer features.

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Library Tools

9 Tools to Empower Librarians

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Books, Education, Roundup

Open source software is a popular choice for libraries and librarians. We recommend the finest tools for librarians.

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Database

Kinto – minimalist JSON storage service

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

Kinto offers self-hosted JSON record storage with HTTP APIs, permission controls, change tracking, and synchronisation for applications.

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PELADN-WO4

PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: Wi-Fi Performance

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

We test the PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC’s Wi-Fi 6 performance under Linux, measuring throughput, latency, and stability in real-world use.

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Database

TiDB – distributed SQL database

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

TiDB is a distributed SQL database with MySQL compatibility, ACID transactions, horizontal scaling and hybrid analytical processing.

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Text Editor

red – modal terminal editor with agent-assisted workflows

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

red is a Vim-style terminal code editor with LSP, Tree-sitter, Git tools, split windows and optional editor-aware Codex assistance.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

Alternatives to popular CLI tools: date

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Software

This article spotlights alternative tools to date, a utility that prints or sets the system date and time.

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Library Tools

MRBS – web-based room booking system

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Education, Web Apps

MRBS manages bookings for library rooms and shared resources with repeating reservations, configurable permissions and calendar views.

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