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Author: Steve Emms

ktlint-gradle-plugin – Gradle plugin

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

ktlint-gradle-plugin is a Gradle plugin that runs ktlint checks and code formatting in Kotlin projects.

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Documents

21 Best Free and Open Source Replacements for ls

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

When invoked without any arguments, ls lists the files in the current working directory. We recommend some great replacements.

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Font Tools

Pango – library for layout and rendering of text

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Utilities

Pango is a library for layout and rendering of text, with an emphasis on internationalization. It can be used anywhere text layout is needed.

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Selection of utilities

9 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal-Based Archive Managers

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, Utilities

Useful terminal-based archive managers.

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CRM

Krayin CRM – self-hosted customer relationship management

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Krayin CRM is a self-hosted customer relationship management solution built with Laravel and Vue.js.

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Selection of utilities

7 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Linux Archive Managers

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Roundup, Utilities

We feature the best graphical archive managers.

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Database

ArcadeDB – multi-model database management system

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

ArcadeDB is a multi-model database management system that supports multiple query languages and protocols.

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Static Site Generator

Ignite – static site generator for Swift developers

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Ignite lets developers build websites using Swift code with a SwiftUI-like syntax.

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Best Free and Open Source HTML Editors

Zed – high-performance code editor

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Programming

Zed is a high-performance code editor built for speed, collaboration, and AI-assisted software development.

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kraken – turn-key automatic text recognition system

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Documents

kraken is a turn-key automatic text recognition system optimized for historical and non-Latin script material.

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Files

lsnote – modern replacement for the venerable ls command

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

lsnote is a modern replacement for the venerable ls command. It augments directory listings with persistent file notes, emoji icons, Git status indicators, and coloured column headers.

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WiFi 7

Cudy WR11000 Wi-Fi 7 Router Review

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Accessories, Hardware, Reviews

This is a review of the Cudy WR11000, a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz wireless, plus four 2.5GbE ports.

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Load Balancing

Apache APISIX – dynamic, real-time, high-performance API gateway and AI gateway

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

APISIX is designed for managing APIs and microservices with flexible traffic management, security, observability, and extensibility.

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Internet radio

Panharmonicon – command-line Pandora client

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Multimedia

Panharmonicon offers a scalable terminal interface that works in very small terminal windows while still exposing the core playback controls.

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Intrusion Prevention - SSH

endlessh-go – SSH tarpit

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Security

endlessh-go is an SSH tarpit that slowly sends an endless SSH banner to clients, tying up bots and brute-force attackers.

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ERP

Ever Gauzy – open business management platform

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Ever Gauzy provides a broad suite of ERP, CRM, HRM, ATS, project management, time tracking, accounting, invoicing, and productivity features.

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XMPP

XMPP Web – lightweight web chat client for XMPP servers

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Web Apps

XMPP Web offers browser-based instant messaging with support for one-to-one chat, group chat, file sharing, chat state notifications.

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Files

ls-f – Linux terminal ls replacement

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

ls-f is a modern replacement for the venerable ls command. It enhances directory listings with Nerd Font icons, colourized output.

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Recording Studio

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Screen Recorders

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Multimedia, Roundup

A screen recorder is software which lets you capture a digital recording of computer screen output, typically carrying audio narration.

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Best Free and Open Source HTML Editors

Phoenix Code – modern code editor

July 2, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Programming

Phoenix Code is a modern code editor designed for web developers, designers, and students.

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