Hashing is the process of passing data through a formula to produce a condensed fixed-value representation, called a hash value.
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GRUB is a boot loader software used in Linux systems. We pick 5 useful GUI tools to edit the bootloader configuration.
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This article focuses on software tools which let you view 3D models. There’s a wide range of formats available.
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Flogo is a programming language for beginners, designed for learning programming basics within a friendly environment using flow charts.
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This roundup focuses on software which act as a digital travel assistant.
Read moreInternet Relay Chat (IRC) is a form of real-time Internet text messaging (chat) or synchronous conferencing. We recommend the best free and open source graphical IRC clients.
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WebRTC is real-time communication for the web, enabling video, voice, and data transfer between peers using an open standard.
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Digital forensics is a specialist art. It allows investigations to be undertaken without modifying the media.
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To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of useful Linux logfile viewers.
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We have compiled a list of the finest C static site generators.
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Here’s our verdict captured in a legendary LinuxLinks-style ratings chart. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.
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July 2025 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.
Read moreInnovative developers have created applications that allow you to bypass the web-only barrier of YouTube. We recommend the best tools.
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Sometimes a full, static HTML website is desirable. Because HTML pages are all prebuilt, they load extremely quickly in web browsers.
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Wireless security is the prevention of unauthorized access or damage to computers or data using wireless networks, which include Wi-Fi networks.
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The main function of a web server is to display website content through storing, processing and delivering webpages to users. Here’s our verdict on the best free and open source web servers.
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Translation is the process of reworking text from one language into another to maintain the original message and communication.
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A color picker is a software tool used to select colors and, in some cases, to create color schemes.
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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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A computer algebra system (CAS) is mathematical software that can manipulate mathematical formulae in a way similar to the traditional manual computations of mathematicians and scientists.
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