Artificial Intelligence
The shift toward local AI assistants marks an exciting development in personal computing, putting powerful AI capabilities directly in users' hands. These open-source tools transform how we work by offering privacy-focused alternatives to cloud-based AI services. Local Large Language Models (LLMs) form the backbone of these personal AI assistants,
Gaming
DuckStation is a PS1 Emulator aiming for the best accuracy and game support.
Open-source
Let me share something amazing that completely changed how I learned Linux! As someone who was once terrified of breaking their computer while learning Linux commands (yes, I've had my fair share of "oops" moments 😅), discovering browser-based Linux was like finding a secret cheat code! You
Open-source
As someone who spends countless hours staring at code, I've become somewhat of a code editor connoisseur. After years of development work and countless coffee-fueled coding sessions, I want to share my personal experience with three editors that have each left their mark on my coding journey: VS
Productivity
Inkdown is The Right Editor Choice for Bloggers who Likes Markdown and Static Site Generators
Productivity
ididit - a Personalized Habit Tracker for Creative people and ADHDs
CCTV
Bluecherry is a powerful CCTV, NVR, and DVR application designed specifically for Linux systems. It supports a wide range of IP cameras with ONVIF compatibility and runs with minimal memory and low CPU usage. Thanks to its optimized performance, Bluecherry is perfect for servers with limited resources, making it an
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The JeVois Smart Machine Vision Camera. Think of it as a tiny but mighty AI-powered eye that can see and understand the world just like we do! 🎥 This little wonder is about the size of your thumb, but don't let its size fool you - it's
RaspberryPi
Hey! So, I've got this interesting story to share. A couple of my buddies came to me with a pretty cool idea. They were looking for a way to get their teenagers off their phones and into something more... well, let's say productive. And boy, did
CCTV
Moonfire NVR, originally developed by Scott Lamb, is an open-source network video recorder designed to capture H.264-over-RTSP streams from IP cameras efficiently. It saves video frames to disk while storing metadata in a SQLite3 database, keeping CPU usage low by skipping video decoding or re-encoding. A Raspberry Pi 2
privacy
As I came from a vast valley (Egypt) where everything is clear, especially the weather. Sometimes, there is some mist in the morning, but it never lasts. It takes about a minute of looking at the sky to predict the weather for most of the day. That’s not the
science apps
Astronomers and hobbyists alike can benefit from a wide array of open-source software for stargazing and research. These free tools cover everything from sky mapping to image processing, offering alternatives to expensive commercial options. Why Choose Open-Source? 1. Free to use 2. Community-driven improvements 3. Transparent and trustworthy 4. Customizable
ocr
Lios (which stands for Linux-OCR-Software) is like that super-helpful friend who can read anything you throw at them. It's a free, open-source Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool that turns images into editable text faster than you can say "accessibility rocks!" The app is given total accessibility
Networks
A Network Management and Monitoring System is a set of tools and processes designed to oversee, control, and optimize network resources and services. It helps administrators monitor network performance, detect issues, and manage network resources effectively. This tool is essential for organizations looking to enhance performance, security, and efficiency in
dns
DNSCrypt is a protocol that encrypts, authenticates and optionally anonymizes communications between a DNS client and a DNS resolver. It prevents DNS spoofing. It uses cryptographic signatures to verify that responses originate from the chosen DNS resolver and haven’t been tampered with. It is an open specification, with free
Cybersecurity
Nginx is a popular open-source server that runs most of the websites, web apps and services on the internet nowadays. However, bad configuration can leave your website vulnerable to hackers. Some may use some Nginx dashboards and UI tools for better and easier system configuration, you may read about them
github
Gitinspector is a statistical analysis tool for git repositories. The default analysis shows general statistics per author, which can be complemented with a timeline analysis that shows the workload and activity of each author. It offers a breakdown of contributions by author, lines added or removed, file types modified, and
devops
Nginx is a free and open-source web server, released in 2004 by a Russian developer. It is widely used to run and manage websites. Later, it was made available as an open-source project. Nginx is user-friendly, with simple and easy-to-configure methods that allow developers, DevOps, and webmasters to manage multiple
Linux Mint
Ward is a simple and minimalistic server monitoring tool. Ward supports adaptive design system. Also, it supports dark theme. It shows only principal information and can be used, if you want to see nice looking dashboard instead looking on bunch of numbers and graphs. Ward works nice on all popular
Cybersecurity
What is MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport)? MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) is an OASIS standard messaging protocol specifically designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). Its lightweight architecture is perfect for connecting remote devices that have limited resources and minimal network bandwidth. This makes MQTT an ideal choice across
Cybersecurity
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, professionals face an increasing number of threats that require robust solutions. Offensive Security practices play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Docker, a powerful containerization platform, has emerged as a favorite among cybersecurity experts for its ability
Open-source
As the concept of smart homes has transitioned from a futuristic idea to a practical reality for many homeowners. A smart home integrates various devices and systems to enhance convenience, efficiency, and security, allowing homeowners to control everything from lighting and heating to security systems and appliances—all through a
Linux
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems provide essential tools for managing and optimizing data center operations. They enable organizations to monitor assets, track power usage, and manage cooling systems, leading to improved efficiency and reduced operational costs. These systems offer a unified view of the entire data center, allowing for
Self-hosted
eZ Server Monitor (eSM) is a simple yet effective web-based dashboard for monitoring Linux servers. It’s designed to provide essential system information in a lightweight and user-friendly manner, making it an excellent tool for system administrators, developers, and anyone managing a Linux environment. It is an old project written