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Author: Steve Emms

HPN-SSH – high-performance SSH implementation

October 21, 2026 Steve Emms Internet

HPN-SSH speeds up SSH connections and large file transfers using adaptive buffering, parallel ciphers and resumable copies on Linux.

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Mixer

Bridge – PipeWire crossfade mixer and audio router

October 21, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Multimedia

Bridge is a graphical PipeWire crossfade mixer with two virtual outputs, persistent routing rules, output presets and global shortcuts.

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Mixer

volctl – per-application volume control and OSD

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Multimedia

volctl is a Linux tray mixer for controlling master and per-application volume, with mute controls, VU meters, mouse-wheel support and OSD.

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Password Managers

Proton Pass – end-to-end encrypted password manager

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Proton Pass is an encrypted password manager with offline access, passkeys, aliases, vault sharing, TOTP codes and breach monitoring.

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Password manager

Password Manager – simple Qt password manager

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Password Manager is a desktop application for storing credentials in encrypted local files.

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Document Management Systems

14 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document Management Systems

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Office, Roundup

Here’s our updated verdict.

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Email

9 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based Email Clients

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

Email clients offer a variety of features. Many email clients offer a slew of features, some stick with just the basics.

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Remote Display

waypipe – forward Wayland applications over SSH

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

waypipe forwards individual Wayland applications over SSH, with configurable compression and GPU buffer handling for remote Linux sessions.

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14 Best Free and Open Source Self-Hosted News Aggregators

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

A news aggregator is software which collect news, weblog posts, and other information. We recommend the best self-hosted news aggregators.

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Groupware

rcirc – IRC client for Emacs

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, TUI

rcirc is an Emacs IRC client with channel tracking, bouncer support, nick completion, filtering, scripting and deep Emacs integration.

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Emacs

12 Best Free and Open Source Configuration Frameworks for Emacs

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup, Utilities

Emacs configuration frameworks take the vanilla Emacs and add their own configuration.

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Mixer

Pulsemeeter – graphical audio routing and mixer application

October 20, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Multimedia

Pulsemeeter is a GTK4 audio mixer and routing tool for PulseAudio and PipeWire with virtual devices, channel mapping and volume controls.

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CNC Software

pcb2gcode – generate CNC G-code from Gerber files

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

pcb2gcode converts Gerber files into CNC milling and drilling G-code, with isolation routing, autolevelling and flexible machining controls.

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Logfile Viewer

6 Best Free and Open Source Command-Line Log Filters, Highlighters and Watchers

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Roundup, System Software

Command-line log filters, highlighters and watchers make logs easier to read, search and monitor for developers and system administrators.

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Best Free and Open Source Social Networking Software

Mattermost Desktop – desktop client for team collaboration

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Internet

Mattermost Desktop is an Electron-based collaboration client with team messaging, calls, desktop notifications and multiple server support.

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Eye Care Software

Eye Care: Best Free Linux Software to Look after your Eyes

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Scientific

Look after your eyes with this free and open source software.

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Bubbles – lightweight Linux working environments

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Security

Bubbles creates lightweight, isolated Debian working environments with KVM, Wayland integration, Nix support and transparent networking.

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Ethernet

wol – Wake-on-LAN tool

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Web Apps

wol is a Wake-on-LAN tool with command-line and web interfaces, named machines, configurable broadcasts and scheduled wake-ups.

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BOSGAME VTA-439

BOSGAME VTA-439 Mini PC Running Linux: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms Games, Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

BOSGAME VTA-439 runs Deus Ex: Mankind Divided on CachyOS. See Radeon 890M 1080p benchmarks and comparisons with Windows 11.

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Chicago

Drizzle – adaptive weather app for GNOME

October 19, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Drizzle is an adaptive GNOME weather app using Open-Meteo, with dynamic colours, location search and a layout suited to small screens.

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