Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Many privacy-conscious users are always looking to minimize risks that could compromise their privacy. This often includes using alternative search engines and seeking free, offline-first alternatives to ChatGPT. Running local alternatives is often a good solution since your data remains on your device, and your searches and questions aren'
Education
LibreLingo is a comprehensive, free platform for language learners, supported by a global community of language enthusiasts. LibreLingo offers an official web app, which is very lightweight and written in Javascript using Svelte framework and pouchDB by the way, to try out LibreLingo courses interactively right in your browser, no
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As both a medical doctor, developer and an open-source enthusiast, I've witnessed firsthand how Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing not just healthcare, but the entire landscape of software development. My journey into running LLMs locally began with a simple desire: maintaining patient privacy while leveraging AI'
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
Open-source
As an avid mountain biker and occasional trail runner, I've always struggled with activity tracking apps. They either came with hefty subscription fees or bombarded me with premium features I'd never use. That's when I stumbled upon FitTrackee - a free, open-source activity tracker
LLM
LLaMA-Factory is an open-source powerful framework designed to streamline the training and fine-tuning of LLaMA models. Built on PyTorch and Hugging Face Transformers, it enables efficient handling of long-sequence training through memory optimization and parallelization techniques, enhancing performance on GPUs like NVIDIA’s A100. Key features include FlashAttention2 and LoRA
low-code
Ever wished you could build your own apps without spending years learning to code? That's exactly what low-code and no-code platforms let you do! Think of them as digital building blocks that let you create software by dragging, dropping, and clicking – no computer science degree required. What'
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
NVR stands for Network Video Recorder. Think of it as a super-smart digital video recorder for security cameras. But unlike those old-school systems that need a ton of cables, NVRs are all about working with cameras over your home or office network. Imagine you've got a bunch of
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
Python
Web traffic obfuscation is a privacy-enhancing technique that involves generating random internet traffic to mask a user's actual browsing patterns. This approach is based on the principle of introducing "noise" into one's digital footprint, making it more challenging for third parties to accurately profile
Python
Enhance Privacy: Generate Random HTTP/DNS Traffic Noise with Python
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
LLM
Vocode is an open-source library that simplifies building voice-enabled applications powered by large language models (LLMs). It allows developers to create real-time, voice-based conversations with LLMs and deploy them to phone calls, Zoom meetings, and beyond. With Vocode, you can build interactive apps like personal assistants or voice-controlled games such
web spider
Wapiti is a free and open-source web application vulnerability scanner that enables users to assess the security of their applications, including WordPress sites. It performs security audits by analyzing web applications for vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and file disclosure issues. Wapiti works as a "black-box&
Statistics
SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a powerful software widely used for statistical analysis in social science research, healthcare, marketing, and various academic fields. It provides tools for performing complex data analysis such as descriptive statistics, ANOVA, regression, factor analysis, and more. SPSS offers an intuitive interface for
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 that serves as a replacement for the legacy Apache web server. It also functions as a reverse proxy, mail proxy, load balancer, and HTTP cache engine. Nginx was originally developed by Igor Sysoev, a Russian developer, and was released as an open-source
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
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
SpiderFoot is an open source intelligence (OSINT) automation tool. It integrates with just about every data source available and utilises a range of methods for data analysis, making that data easy to navigate. SpiderFoot has an embedded web-server for providing a clean and intuitive web-based interface but can also be
RaspberryPi
PiWebCam is an open-source project designed to enable the use of Raspberry Pi as a web-based camera solution. This project transforms a Raspberry Pi into a low-cost, high-quality webcam that can stream video over the internet. PiWebCam can easily access and control their camera from a web interface, making it
ERP
While giants like ERPNext, Odoo, and SAP often steal the spotlight in the ERP market, there are numerous lesser-known but equally powerful ERP systems that deserve attention. These alternatives can effectively replace outdated legacy systems or offer a cost-effective solution compared to their more expensive counterparts. Exploring Alternatives: Why It
CCTV
While there are many commercial and open-source CCTV systems available for home and business security, many people are unaware that these systems also require security testing. This is crucial to ensure that no unauthorized users have logged in or are accessing unsecured CCTV camera feeds. Best 20 Free Open-source CCTV,