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aurutils – helper tools for the AUR

September 12, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Utilities

aurutils is a collection of scripts to automate usage of the Arch User Repository, with different tasks such as package searching, and more.

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F-Fetch – fast and minimal system fetcher

September 10, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, System Software

F-Fetch is a very fast, minimal terminal system fetcher. It is highly customizable

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Bcachefs – advanced filesystem for Linux

September 1, 2025 Steve Emms System Software

Bcachefs is an advanced filesystem for Linux, with an emphasis on reliability and robustness

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Cloudreve – self-hosted file management system with multi-cloud support

August 28, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Productivity, Utilities

Cloudreve is a self-hosted file management and sharing system which supports multiple storage providers.

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SQL

18 Best Free and Open Source Linux MySQL Tools

August 14, 2025 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup

This article identifies 18 open source tools which help to reduce the complexity associated with the powerful database software.

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Saving Money with Linux

12 Best Free and Open Source Linux Power Management Tools

August 13, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software

There’s a good range of Linux software which helps to reduce the running cost of your computer. We feature the finest tools.

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Benchmarking

15 Best Free and Open Source Linux Benchmark Tools

July 25, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, System Software, Utilities

A benchmark is the act of running computer programs in order to assess the performance of computer hardware and software applications.

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Coding

Oxc – tools for JavaScript and TypeScript

July 24, 2025 Eilidih Parris Programming

The Oxidation Compiler is creating a collection of high-performance tools for JavaScript and TypeScript.

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Flash OS

Essential Utilities: Flash OS Images

July 19, 2025 Steve Emms Productivity, Roundup, Utilities

Linux offers a gamut of open source small utilities that perform functions ranging from the mundane to the wonderful. In our eyes, it’s the breadth of these tools that help to make Linux a compelling operating system.

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Inventory Management

InvenTree – inventory management system

July 16, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

InvenTree is an inventory management system which provides intuitive parts management and stock control.

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