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Excellent Utilities: Nushell – flexible cross-platform shell with a modern feel

January 9, 2023 Steve Emms CLI, Reviews, Software, Utilities

Nushell is billed as a new type of shell. The aim is to adopt the Unix philosophy of shells where pipes connect command together.

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Backup

34 Best Free Linux Backup Software (Updated 2023)

January 8, 2023 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Software, System Software, Utilities

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.

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Excellent Utilities: Oh My Zsh – framework to manage your Zsh configuration

January 4, 2023 Erik Karlsson CLI, Reviews, Software, Utilities

Oh My Zsh is an open source, community-driven framework for managing your Zsh configuration.

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Notes

24 Best Open Source Linux Note Takers

December 31, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Software, Utilities

We have compiled this roundup of our pick of high quality note applications for organizing, sharing, and taking notes. Free and open source software only.

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Linux Candy: ctree – Christmas tree on your terminal

December 16, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Software

Given the time of year, it seems only appropriate to start decorating the desktop. ctree offers a Christmas tree right on your terminal.

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Application Launchers

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Application Launchers

December 15, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Software, Utilities

Application launchers play an integral part in making the Linux desktop a more productive environment to work and play.

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Mastodon

5 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Mastodon Clients

November 15, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Software

Mastodon is a free and open source microblogging platform similar to Twitter, but with user privacy and decentralization in mind.

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System Administration

38 Excellent Ways to Manage Your System – Essential System Tools

October 28, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Internet, Software, System Software, Utilities

This is a series of cornerstone articles highlighting essential system tools. These are small, indispensable utilities, useful for system administrators as well as regular users of Linux based systems.

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Spotify

5 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Spotify Clients

October 16, 2022 Luke Baker CLI, Multimedia, Software

These text-based Spotify clients lets you enjoy Spotify streaming without using the semi-official bloated app.

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Utilities

42 Outstanding Linux Utilities to Maximize your Productivity

September 30, 2022 Steve Emms CLI, Desktop, Productivity, Utilities

This is a series of cornerstone articles highlighting essential utilities. These are small, indispensable tools, useful for anyone running a Linux machine.

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