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yanklog – private clipboard history manager

November 1, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

yanklog keeps encrypted clipboard history on Linux with searchable text, quick selection, privacy filters, pinned clips, and backups.

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Skorpion OS – Debian-based Linux distribution with local AI

October 18, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Skorpion OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution with local AI powered by Ollama, Cinnamon and i3 desktops, and privacy-focused tools.

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VaeVictis OS – security-focused Debian distribution

October 14, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

VaeVictis OS is a Debian-based Linux distribution offering disk encryption, firewall protection, integrity monitoring and GNOME.

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Curium – privacy-first QR code generator and scanner

October 10, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Utilities

Curium is a privacy-focused QR code generator, customizer and scanner with extensive styling, batch generation and local history.

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Journaler – Privacy-Focused Daily Journaling App

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity

Journaler is a privacy-focused desktop journaling app that stores daily entries as local Markdown files with search, metrics and export.

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Parental Controls – local parental controls for supervised accounts

October 4, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Security

BigLinux Parental Controls is a GTK4 suite for supervised accounts, app restrictions, web filtering and screen-time limits.

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Pardus Parental Control – manage application, website and session restrictions

October 3, 2026 Steve Emms GUI, Security

Pardus Parental Control is a GTK4 parental control tool for restricting applications, websites and session time on Linux.

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Hidayah OS – privacy-hardened Islamic Linux distribution

October 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Hidayah OS is a Debian-based Islamic Linux distribution combining KDE Plasma or Xfce with privacy hardening and integrated faith tools.

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Maze Linux – security and privacy-focused Arch-based distribution

September 29, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Maze Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution using KDE Plasma, with a focus on security, privacy, rolling releases and local AI support.

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Linux Distributions

PH4NTXM – Debian-Based Cybersecurity and Privacy Distribution

September 25, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

PH4NTXM is focused on cybersecurity, privacy, disposable identities and operational security.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Journal

September 24, 2026 Steve Emms Productivity

Best free and open source alternatives to Apple Journal for private journaling, diary entries, photos, moods and more.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google Authenticator

September 20, 2026 Steve Emms Security

Discover the best free and open source alternatives to Google Authenticator for secure two-factor authentication and OTP codes.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft

Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator

September 19, 2026 Steve Emms Android, Internet

Best free and open source alternatives to Microsoft Authenticator for TOTP and HOTP two-factor authentication on Android, iOS and desktop.

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2FAS Auth – private two-factor authenticator for Android

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Android

2FAS Auth is an open source Android authenticator supporting TOTP, HOTP, encrypted backups, offline use, and browser integration.

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Aegis Authenticator – secure 2FA app for Android

September 18, 2026 Steve Emms Android

Aegis Authenticator is a secure open source Android 2FA app supporting TOTP, HOTP, encrypted vaults, backups, and imports.

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Best Free and Open Source CAPTCHA Tools

September 12, 2026 Steve Emms Roundup, Web Apps

Discover the best free and open source CAPTCHA tools for privacy-friendly bot protection, including proof-of-work and self-hosted options.

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Linux Distributions

EnigmarsOS – privacy-focused Arch-based Linux distribution

September 11, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

EnigmarsOS is an Arch-based rolling Linux distribution with KDE Plasma, hardened privacy defaults, Btrfs and a gaming-ready desktop.

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System administration

9 Best Free and Open Source Recursive DNS Resolvers

September 9, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

Discover the best free and open source recursive DNS resolvers for secure, private and reliable domain name lookups.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA

September 8, 2026 Steve Emms Web Apps

Discover the best free and open source alternatives to Google reCAPTCHA for protecting websites from bots, spam and automated abuse.

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Gaming Chat

6 Best Free and Open Source Linux Web-Based Discord Tools

September 6, 2026 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, Web Apps

Discover the best free and open source Discord clients and modifications for Linux, offering plugins, themes, privacy features and more.

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