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Category: Utilities

Font Tools

Best Free and Open Source Font Viewers

January 13, 2023 Steve Emms Software, Utilities

This article highlights useful tools to view your fonts. We only feature free and open source software in this article.

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Text Editing

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple TextEdit

January 13, 2023 Steve Emms Software, Utilities

Apple TextEdit is a free and open source basic word processor and text editor. We recommend the best alternatives.

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Hard disk

Backup with these DeDuplicating Encryption Tools

January 12, 2023 Steve Emms CLI, Software, System Software, Utilities

Making file backups is an essential activity for all users, yet many users do not take adequate steps to protect their data.

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Terminal Multiplexer

9 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal Multiplexers

January 10, 2023 Steve Emms Internet, Software, Utilities

Users that want to exploit the full power of the terminal may benefit from using a terminal multiplexer. We feature the best multiplexers.

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Images of shells by the sea

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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Tiling Window Managers

9 Best Free and Open Source Tiling Window Managers

January 5, 2023 Steve Emms Software, Utilities

There are a few different types of window managers. This article recommends the best tiling window managers. They automate the common task of arranging windows.

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Shell prompt

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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Compositing Window Managers

7 Best Free and Open Source Stacking Wayland Compositors

January 3, 2023 Steve Emms Desktop, Software, Utilities

This article focuses on stacking Wayland compositors. Only free and open source software is included in this article.

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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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