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Refurb – modernize Python codebases

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

Refurb is a command-line utility that helps developers modernize Python codebases

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Git Clients

git-autofixup – Git helper that creates fixup commits for topic branches

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-autofixup is a Git helper that creates fixup commits for topic branches.

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Minisforum AI X1 Pro

Minisforum AI X1 Pro: Easy Diffusion

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms Hardware, Mini PC, Reviews, Scientific

Easy Diffusion’s newer v4 engine can use the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370’s Radeon 890M GPU for image generation. It makes a big difference.

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Linux Distributions

Insanely Small Linux – minimalist x86_64 Linux system

May 11, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Insanely Small Linux is a minimalist x86_64 Linux system focused on reducing the operating system footprint as far as possible.

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neostandard – successor to the standardjs javascript style guide

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

neostandard is an ESLint shareable configuration and helper designed as a modern successor to the standardjs style guide.

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OpenAPI Validator – configurable and extensible validator/linter

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

OpenAPI Validator is a configurable validator and linter for OpenAPI documents.

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Encrypted Files

Picocrypt NG – lightweight file encryption tool

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Security

Picocrypt NG is a lightweight file encryption tool designed to protect files with a simple, approachable workflow.

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Static Site Generators

8 Best Free and Open Source Java Static Site Generators

May 11, 2026 Eilidih Parris Roundup, Web Apps

We have compiled a list of the best Java static site generators. These tools are released under a freely distributable license.

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deptry – check for dependency issues

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

deptry is a command line utility for Python projects that checks declared dependencies against the modules actually imported by the codebase.

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Content Control Software

Best Free and Open Source Linux Content Control Software

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

Content control software, also commonly known as web filtering software, is software which is designed and optimised to determine what content can be viewed by the user.

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Camera Tools

16 Best Free and Open Source RAW Processing Tools

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

There’s a strong selection of open source Linux software for processing RAW files.

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Git Clients

git-revise – Git subcommand and Python library

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git revise is a Git subcommand and Python library for efficiently updating, splitting, and rearranging commits.

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Learning with Linux

12 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Flashcard Tools

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Education, Roundup, TUI

This roundup focuses on the finest terminal-based flashcard tools.

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Static Site Generator

CoWeM – static site generator for course websites

May 11, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

CoWeM is a static site generator for creating course websites from Markdown documents.

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DNA

NGB – web-based NGS data viewer

May 10, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

NGB is a web-based genome browser designed for researchers and clinicians who need to explore next-generation sequencing data

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Learning with Linux

carddown – spaced repetition for markdown notes

May 10, 2026 Steve Emms Education

carddown is a command-line flashcard application for people who keep their notes in plain text.

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Linux Chess Apps

18 Best Free and Open Source Linux Chess Apps

May 10, 2026 Steve Emms Games, Roundup

Chess is a recreational and competitive board game played between two players. It’s a very popular game, played by millions across the world.

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Static Site Generator

Znai – build functional, maintainable, beautiful user guides

May 10, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Znai is a documentation generator for building user guides and tutorials from Markdown with an extensible plugin system.

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Food and Drink Software

Norish – self-hosted recipe app

May 10, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

Norish is a self-hosted recipe application designed for households, families, and friends

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DNA

Genoverse – HTML5 scrollable genome browser

May 10, 2026 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

Genoverse is a JavaScript and HTML5 genome browser that lets users explore genomic data interactively in the browser.

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