Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Apple Passwords

Apple Passwords is a password manager application which lets users store and access encrypted account information. Passwords is proprietary software. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives for Linux.

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Top Cross-Platform Apps for Linux, Windows, and Mac in 2025

One of the most significant advancements in software development is the ability to create apps that work seamlessly across different operating systems like Linux, Windows, and Mac. This cross-platform compatibility ensures that users don’t have to worry about switching devices or operating systems – they can enjoy the same apps, features, and functionality everywhere. In […]

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Linux Kernel Source Code Surpasses 40 Million Lines [January 2025 Update]

As of January, 2025, the Linux Kernel Source has approximately 40 Million lines of code! This is one of the greatest achievements in the history of open-source, community-driven projects.

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19 Best Free and Open Source Linux Graphical Calculators

To provide an insight into the quality of software that is available, we have compiled a list of 19 high quality Linux graphical calculator tools. Hopefully, there will be something of interest for anyone who wants more functionality offered by simple calculators.

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5 Best Free and Open Source Terminal-Based Matrix Clients

This roundup features the finest terminal-based Matrix clients. Only free and open source software is eligible for inclusion.

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Don’t Let These Open-Source Cybersecurity Tools Slip Under Your Radar

This article showcases free, open-source cybersecurity tools that help you identify and address vulnerabilities, detect intrusion, protect websites from cyber attacks, monitor and detect suspicious activities across your network.

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16 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Git Clients

Git is one of a number of open source revision control systems available for Linux. We recommend the finest GUI-based tools.

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How to Install Apache Couch DB on AlmaLinux 9

Apache CouchDB is an open-source NoSQL and document-oriented database that supports multiple formats and protocols to store its data. Apache CouchDB allows you to use JSON to store data, and it also provides web UI for managing the CouchDB system and HTTP API that enables you to query data easily.

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Bash declare Command Usage With Examples

In Bash shell scripting on Linux, the declare command is used to define, set attributes, modify, and display variables and functions.

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9 Best Free and Open Source Linux Terminal-Based Port Scanners

Linux has a good range of port scanners that help administrators identify and rectify weaknesses in a system. We recommend the best terminal-based tools.

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Humble Choice for February has Total War: PHARAOH, Trepang2, Griftlands and more

Epic Games devs talk about solutions to the Unreal Engine stuttering issues in games

How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop root password

Get ready for a smashing time as Wreckfest 2 comes to Early Access in March

Killing Floor 3 is set for release on March 25 with "even more realistic carnage"

SteamDolls - Order Of Chaos stealth-meets-action platformer arrives February 11

Eyes of War is a medieval era RTS that lets you get up close and personal with third-person controls

Atari announced Breakout Beyond, a fresh spin on the classic from the devs of BIT.TRIP

The latest Valve Steam Console rumour with AMD RDNA4 can be safely ignored - here's why

How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

UK gov responds to the newer Stop Killing Games petition - no plans to amend UK consumer law

Valve fixes up The Finals and No Man's Sky VR with Proton Experimental

Nexus Mods app makes improvements to Collections, fixes Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender on Linux

Run a game store and go through gaming history in GSC - Game Store Chronicle

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets stability fixes and a Steam Deck graphics setting tweak

1997 classic adventure The Space Bar upgraded with ScummVM and Linux support

PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months"

Video Game History Foundation launches a digital archive free for everyone

Physics building game Besiege gets a big 10 year anniversary update

Steam Survey for January 2025 shows Linux still above 2%

The Sims and The Sims 2 officially return with a Legacy Collection for each

Warner Bros platform fighter MultiVersus goes offline for good in May

Linux performance overlay MangoHud 0.8.0-rc1 out now for testing with Intel GPU support and lots of improvements

Calamities are coming to Old World in the Wrath of Gods DLC plus they hit a big sales milestone

Free tense horror game Those Who Crawl about exploring shrinking caves added Linux / Steam Deck support

Minecraft gets new types of cows, a firefly bush and more ambient sounds

The Spell Brigade gets lots of gameplay improvements plus a UI update for Steam Deck

Games to claim from Prime Gaming, Jan 31 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH should work better on Linux / Steam Deck with the latest Proton Hotfix

NVIDIA Beta driver 570.86.16 released with VRR for multiple displays and lots of improvements

Open source RTS 0 A.D. Alpha 27 released bringing a new Vulkan renderer, new maps, AMD FSR and lots more

Free bite-sized photography platformer Batography out now on Steam

Put your thinking cap on for Fallacy Quiz a game that will test your reasoning skills

The End of the Sun is a Slavic fantasy time-travel adventure out now

NTSYNC driver support heads to Wine in a new Merge Request

Next-gen construction simulation RoadCraft gets a new trailer and release date

Get 112 Operator free during Fanatical's Lunar New Year Sale plus a new Fanatical Favorites Bundle

Collabora take over libsurvive development an open source VR lighthouse tracking system

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios confirmed playable on Steam Deck

Relaxed factory automation sim Learning Factory 1.0 is out now

PlayStation Network requirement on PC will now be optional with in-game rewards

DOOM + DOOM II adds multiplayer mod support but it's broken on Steam Deck / Linux

No Man's Sky - Worlds Part II brings Gas Giants, New Story Missions, Trillions of New Planets

Strategy business sim Summer Islands a spiritual successor to Holiday Island from 1996 is out now

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter is out now and looks fantastic

Lucky Tower Ultimate is hilarious and now Steam Deck Verified with a big update

Awesome free retro RPG Moonring gets another big update - looking good on Steam Deck

System76 Meerkat Mini PC gets a nice upgrade with Intel Core Ultra

Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2 now available on GOG - plus GOG Dreamlist replaces Community Wishlist