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umber – tool to replace cat

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

umber is a command-line utility designed to replace cat for reading source code and other text files in the terminal.

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33 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI Time Tracking Software

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

Time tracking software is a type of computer software that records time spent on tasks. This category of software can enable users to run billing reports, and prepare invoices for clients.

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AutoTidy – desktop file organiser

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity

AutoTidy is a desktop file organiser that helps keep folders such as Downloads, Screenshots, and Desktop under control.

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Task Manager

28 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical Task Managers

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

A task manager is software which enables users to compile a list of tasks to be completed. This list is also known as a to-do list or things-to-do.

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Monitor System

CoreX – hardware monitor

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

CoreX is a Linux hardware monitor that helps you keep track of system health and performance from a desktop dashboard.

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Transfer Files

9 Best Free and Open Source Web-Based File Sharing Tools

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

This roundup focuses exclusively on web-based tools. Terminal-based and GUI-based software are covered in separate roundups.

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Kanri – modern offline Kanban board

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity, Utilities

Kanri is a modern desktop Kanban board application for personal task and project management.

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Selection of utilities

axe – xargs alternative

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

axe is a command-line utility that serves as an alternative to xargs, with a particular focus on argument processing and argument ordering.

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Gem of the Week

Super Productivity – todo app with timeboxing & time tracking capabilities

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity, Reviews

Super Productivity combines tasks, time tracking, focus tools, planning, work logs, exports, and developer integrations.

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File Managers

7 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based File Sharing Tools

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Internet, Roundup, TUI

We are always on the look out for easy, simple and secure ways to transfer files and folders. Try these terminal-based tools.

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cargo-audit – Cargo subcommand

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

cargo-audit is a Cargo subcommand for Rust projects that checks the dependencies recorded in Cargo.lock against the RustSec Advisory Database.

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EDA

16 Best Free and Open Source Electronic Design Automation Tools

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) is a type of software that enables individuals to design electronic systems.

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Linux Distributions

NawaOS – Debian-based Linux distribution built for gaming

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms Distro

NawaOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for gaming.

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Video Games

Xjump – reimplementation of the classic Xjump game

April 13, 2026 Steve Emms Games, GUI

Xjump is an arcade platform game where you keep climbing while the tower beneath you collapses.

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cargo-deny – Cargo subcommand for Rust projects

April 12, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

cargo-deny is a Cargo subcommand for Rust projects that helps audit and enforce dependency policy.

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Katalog – manage catalogs of disks and files

April 12, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Katalog is a desktop application for cataloging files and storage devices so you can search, browse, and analyze their contents.

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Clocks

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux GUI Clocks

April 12, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

The clocks featured in this article are more sophisticated than the basic tray clock.

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2026 calendar

Alternatives to popular CLI tools: cal

April 12, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Software, Utilities

We spotlight alternatives tools to cal, a utility for displaying calendars on the command-line.

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11 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal-Based Clocks

April 12, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Productivity, Roundup, TUI

We pick the finest terminal-based clocks. Most of them offer a TUI, with the remaining few running from the command-line.

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solidtime – modern time tracking application

April 12, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Productivity

solidtime is a modern time tracking application aimed at freelancers, agencies, and teams.

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