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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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Camera Tools

13 Best Free and Open Source Linux Camera Tools

July 20, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Utilities

Linux offers excellent software for dealing with RAW files, for remotely operating cameras, importing and processing raw data, as well as software to read, write and edit camera metadata.

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Image Viewers

39 Best Free and Open Source Graphical Image Viewers

June 20, 2025 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup, Utilities

Images are part of every day internet usage. We recommend the finest free and open source graphical image viewers available for Linux.

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Clipboard

22 Best Free and Open Source Clipboard Managers

March 23, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

Linux has a number of proficient clipboard managers. We make our recommendations – all free and open source.

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Anti-Spam Tools

8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Anti-Spam Tools

March 15, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup, System Software

There are a number of techniques that help fight the tide of spam. These include whitelisting, spam buckets, Bayesian filtering, fuzzy logic techniques, and attachment scanning.

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Home Automation

12 Best Free and Open Source Solutions for Home Automation

March 10, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Utilities

Home automation software lets you control and monitor common home and office appliances using a computer.

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RAW Tools

13 Best Free and Open Source RAW Processing Tools

May 7, 2024 Steve Emms Graphics, Roundup

There is a good range of open source Linux software that processes RAW files. Here’s our verdict. Hopefully, there will be something of interest here for anyone who has a passion for digital photography.

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Tools for Linux Gamers

Useful Tools for Linux Gamers

August 9, 2023 John O'Donnell Games, Reviews

We look at useful tools for Linux gamers which help to make their experience breathtaking.

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Gamer Utilities

10 Free and Open Source Game Utilities

June 4, 2022 Lee Walker Games, Software, Utilities

If you’re a fan of PC gaming, there are a range of tools that help to improve the gaming experience. We feature an eclectic bunch of tools.

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