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How-To Geek, Tuesday, April 7th, 2026

Four Open-Source Windows Apps That Are Better Than Their Paid Rivals

Vol 337 · Issue 2 · 2026-04-07

Open-source applications sometimes have a reputation for being slightly buggy or unpolished, and that is sometimes true. However, in many cases-including some of the most important types of apps you'll need-the free and open-source options are leagues ahead of the paid options. Here are four of my favorites. - VLC Media Player - The best multi-purpose media player - Bitwarden - Stop reusing insecure passwords - Joplin - Note taking without a paywall - OBS Studio - Recording, streaming, and more in one program Open-source applications once had a reputation for being buggy, or "not user-friendly." However, these days, many of the best apps out there are open-source and free.

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Four Open-Source Windows Apps That Are Better Than Their Paid Rivals

How-to Geek, Thursday, March 12th, 2026

8 Open-Source Tools That Secretly Power The World

Vol 336 · Issue 2 · 2026-03-12

Although the term "open source" didn't arrive until the late 1990s, the principle has been around since programming really took off in the 50s and 60s. Early developers shared their code and protocol designs, a process that ballooned with the advent of the internet in 1969.

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8 Open-Source Tools That Secretly Power The World

How-To Geek, Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

LibreOffice's First Big Update For 2026 Has Arrived

Vol 335 · Issue 1 · 2026-02-04

LibreOffice is one of the best alternatives to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, and now it's rolling out a major update. LibreOffice 26.2 has arrived with some new features, compatibility improvements with Microsoft Office, and faster performance.

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LibreOffice's First Big Update For 2026 Has Arrived

LinuxInsighter, Monday, January 5th, 2026

Open Source In 2026 Faces A Defining Moment

Vol 334 · Issue 1 · 2026-01-05

Open-source software and Linux are no longer fringe technologies in 2026. After decades of steady adoption, they now sit at the core of enterprise computing, cloud infrastructure, and the fast-emerging world of AI - while expanding their reach into professional desktop use. What was once optional infrastructure has become foundational.

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Open Source In 2026 Faces A Defining Moment

OpenSource For U, Monday, November 24th, 2025

How Open Source Is Augmenting Quantum Machine Learning

Vol 332 · Issue 4 · 2025-11-24

Quantum machine learning is a subject of huge interest today as it promises to solve the more complex problems we face. Open source is helping it cross global boundaries so that teams across the world can collaborate to improve lives. What's more, India has the potential to be a leader in this field.

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How Open Source Is Augmenting Quantum Machine Learning

Help Net Security, Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Proximity: Open-Source MCP Security Scanner

Vol 331 · Issue 5 · 2025-10-29

Proximity is a new open-source tool that scans Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It identifies the prompts, tools, and resources that a server makes available, and it can evaluate how those elements might introduce security risks.

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Proximity: Open-Source MCP Security Scanner

Help Net Security, Friday, October 10th, 2025

Nagios: Open-Source Monitoring Solution

Vol 331 · Issue 2 · 2025-10-10

Nagios is an open-source monitoring solution, now included as part of the robust Nagios Core Services Platform (CSP). It delivers end-to-end visibility across the entire IT infrastructure, covering everything from websites and DNS to servers, routers, switches, workstations, and critical services. It helps organizations proactively detect issues, minimize downtime, and ensure the reliability of their systems.

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Nagios: Open-Source Monitoring Solution

Help Net Security, Monday, October 6th, 2025

The Hidden Risks Inside Open-Source Code

Vol 331 · Issue 2 · 2025-10-06

Open-source software is everywhere. It runs the browsers we use, the apps we rely on, and the infrastructure that keeps businesses connected. For many security leaders, it is simply part of the environment, not something they think about every day. That is where trouble can start.

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The Hidden Risks Inside Open-Source Code

Tecmint, Monday, September 22nd, 2025

50+ Best Free And Open-Source Software For Linux In 2025

Vol 330 · Issue 4 · 2025-09-22

It is time once again to share a list of the best free and open-source software I've come across in 2025. Some of these programs are long-standing favorites that continue to improve year after year, while others are newer projects that caught my attention and proved useful in my daily Linux workflow.

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50+ Best Free And Open-Source Software For Linux In 2025

FOSS FORCE, Monday, September 22nd, 2025

If Open Source Stops Being Global, It Stops Being Open

Vol 330 · Issue 4 · 2025-09-22

Geopolitics increasingly pushes the technology landscape towards local control. Europe is debating if it should 'buy European.' Washington pressures allies to stop big tech regulation. Chinese hackers got caught trying to slip back doors into open source projects. Sanctions forced Linus Torvalds to bar Russian maintainers from controlling kernel subsystems.

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If Open Source Stops Being Global, It Stops Being Open