Apple Contacts is a computerized address book included with iOS and other Apple operating systems. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
Read more
Author: Steve Emms
Gaia Sky – astronomy visualization desktop and VR program
Gaia Sky is a real-time 3D universe program. It’s developed within the framework of ESA’s Gaia mission to chart > 1 billion stars.
Read more
Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Corel Pinnacle Studio
Corel Pinnacle is a full-featured, near-pro-level video editing application without a steep learning curve. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
Read more
ONLYOFFICE Docs v7.3 released: user roles in forms, SmartArt graphics, enhanced password protection, Watch Window and new functions in spreadsheets
The developers of ONLYOFFICE Docs have released a new version of their collaborative office suite.
Read more
Best Free and Open Source Software – January 2023 Updates
January 2023 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
Read more
Linux Candy: pyjokes – one line jokes for programmers
pyjokes is a terminal based program that tells one line jokes for programmers.
Read more
Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Console
Apple Console is a system utility which collects log messages that are generated from your computer and connected devices. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
Read more
Essential System Utilities: WTF – terminal dashboard
WTF (also known as ‘wtfutil’) is billed as “the personal information dashboard for your terminal”.
Read more
Linux Candy: Relaxator – relax to soothing sounds
Relaxator is a small utility that’s designed to do one thing — listen to soothing sounds. This free and open source utility is written in Vala.
Read more
Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple TextEdit
Apple TextEdit is a free and open source basic word processor and text editor. We recommend the best alternatives.
Read more
BrosTrend 650Mbps AC5L Linux WiFi Adapter Review
This review looks at the BrosTrend AC650 AC5L Linux WiFi Adapter. The adapter has a theoretical maximum of 433Mbps transfer speed on 5GHz or 200MBps with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
Read more
Excellent Utilities: Nushell – flexible cross-platform shell with a modern feel
Nushell is billed as a new type of shell. The aim is to adopt the Unix philosophy of shells where pipes connect command together.
Read more
34 Best Free Linux Backup Software (Updated 2023)
Backup software is used to perform a complete back up of a file, data, database, system or server. Here’s the best open source backup software.
Read more
Best Free and Open Source Software – December 2022 Updates
December 2022 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
Read more
BrosTrend Linux WiFi Adapter AC1200 AC3L Review
This review looks at the BrosTrend Linux USB WiFi Adapter AC1200 (AC3L). Unlike most Wi-Fi sellers, BrosTrend provide Linux support for Ubuntu and Ubuntu-based distros.
Read more
Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Contacts
Google Contacts is a contact management service. It’s available on the sidebar of Gmail, a web app, and for Android. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.
Read more
Excellent Utilities: Zellij – terminal workspace with batteries included
Zellij is billed as “a workspace aimed at developers, ops-oriented people and anyone who loves the terminal”. It’s written in Rust.
Read more
Season’s Greetings from LinuxLinks
Everyone involved at LinuxLinks wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Read more
9 Best Free Linux e-book Tools – Updated 2022
Linux has a good range of open source software which helps users to organize their e-book collection, catch up on a novel, or even to create and publish their own e-books.
Read more
Excellent Utilities: Rnote – sketch and take handwritten notes
Rnote is a vector-based drawing app for sketching, handwritten notes and to annotate documents and pictures. Here’s our review.
Read more