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Grimmory – self-hosted digital library

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Grimmory manages ebooks, comics and audiobooks in a self-hosted digital library with smart shelves, reading progress and device sync.

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Coding

11 Best Free and Open Source PHP Linter Tools

June 23, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix PHP code.

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PageEdit – visual XHTML editor for EPUB books

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, GUI

PageEdit provides visual editing of EPUB XHTML files, with OPF spine handling, an inspector, spell checking and integration with Sigil.

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Database

16 Best Free and Open Source Linux Document-Oriented Databases

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents, Office, Roundup

We pick databases which can offer better performance in your application as well as quicker development time.

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Database

YugabyteDB – distributed SQL database

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

YugabyteDB is a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database with strong transactions, automatic sharding and Raft replication.

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Hako – lightweight terminal-based modal text environment

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

Hako is a lightweight terminal-based modal text environment written primarily in C.

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PHPCompatibility – PHP version compatibility checker

June 23, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

PHPCompatibility checks PHP source for compatibility with selected PHP versions, detecting removed, deprecated and newer features.

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9 Tools to Empower Librarians

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Books, Education, Roundup

Open source software is a popular choice for libraries and librarians. We recommend the finest tools for librarians.

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Kinto – minimalist JSON storage service

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

Kinto offers self-hosted JSON record storage with HTTP APIs, permission controls, change tracking, and synchronisation for applications.

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PELADN-WO4

PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC: Wi-Fi Performance

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews

We test the PELADN WO4 5600H Mini PC’s Wi-Fi 6 performance under Linux, measuring throughput, latency, and stability in real-world use.

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Database

TiDB – distributed SQL database

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

TiDB is a distributed SQL database with MySQL compatibility, ACID transactions, horizontal scaling and hybrid analytical processing.

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red – modal terminal editor with agent-assisted workflows

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, TUI

red is a Vim-style terminal code editor with LSP, Tree-sitter, Git tools, split windows and optional editor-aware Codex assistance.

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Essential Utilities to Boost Producitivity

Alternatives to popular CLI tools: date

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Software

This article spotlights alternative tools to date, a utility that prints or sets the system date and time.

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Best AI Watermark Remover Tools

5 Best Free AI Watermark Remover Tools

June 22, 2026 John O'Donnell Graphics, Scientific

Compare the best free AI watermark remover tools for your own videos and images, including Zawa, AniEraser, Apowersoft, Vmake and Wink.

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Library Tools

MRBS – web-based room booking system

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Education, Web Apps

MRBS manages bookings for library rooms and shared resources with repeating reservations, configurable permissions and calendar views.

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Linux Distributions

CobaltX – gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution

June 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

CobaltX is a gaming-focused Arch-based Linux distribution built around KDE Plasma 6 and a preinstalled Linux gaming stack.

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Database

DocumentDB – MongoDB-compatible document database engine

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

DocumentDB adds BSON document storage and MongoDB-compatible querying to PostgreSQL, with aggregation, indexing, and search features.

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cut command

Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cut

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Software, Utilities

This article spotlights alternative tools to cut.

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Laboratory

Increasing Lab Efficiency with an Open Source LIMS

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a software-based laboratory and information management system that provides streamlined workflow automation and management.

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PHPArkitect – architectural rule checker for PHP

June 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

PHPArkitect validates PHP architecture rules covering namespaces, dependencies and naming conventions, with baselines and CI reports.

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