Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Aaya: The Voice Assistant That Almost Changed Everything (And Why It Was Forgotten)
Aaya: The Forgotten Voice Assistant That Could’ve Changed Lives, And Why It’s a Cautionary Tale for Open Source
Hazem Abbas
Medical Doctor by trade, but also a software developer. Linux Avid user. I write primary; open-source medical apps, dev tools and libraries I use, and off-topic like horse riding.
CCTV
Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your IP Cameras: The Python-DVR Revolution
Ever stared at your sleek IP camera, knowing it’s capable of so much more than just recording video, but feeling utterly stuck? You’re not alone. Most manufacturers lock down their devices with proprietary software that’s clunky, expensive, or simply doesn’t exist for Linux or modern workflows.
Productivity
Srtly: a Must Have App for macOS to Organize your Messy Folders (Free But NOT Open-source)
A simple Mac OS App that helps you automatically organize files in your chosen folder into neat & categorized subfolders
Cars
FIAT (uconnect) Home Assistant Addon: Connect your Car to Your Smart Home Brain "Home Assistant"
If you’ve ever wanted to treat your car like a smart device, checking battery levels, locking doors from your phone, or tracking its location right from your home dashboard, Home Assistant makes it possible. And with FiatChamp, you can now integrate your FIAT, Jeep, Ram, Dodge, or Alfa Romeo
Cars
Top 7 Hidden Features You Can Activate in Your Opel (2024–2025 Models)
Want to stand out from the crowd? Here are the most sought-after hidden features Opel owners are unlocking right now: 1. 🎵 Beep on Lock/Unlock Add an audible confirmation when locking or unlocking your car. No more guessing if your doors are secure. 2. 🪞 Auto-Folding Side Mirrors Mirrors automatically fold
Self-hosted
MovieVerse: Your Self-Hosted, Ad-Free Streaming Haven Just Dropped, and Stremio Alternative
Tired of constant ads, subscription fatigue, and losing your watch history every time you switch devices? Meet MovieVerse, an open-source, self-hosted streaming platform that puts you back in control. Built with Next.js 14, NextUI, and powered by the TMDB API, MovieVerse delivers a sleek, modern interface with buttery-smooth performance.
Productivity
30+ Large File Splitter Apps for Massive Text, JSON, CSV, PDF, and ICS Files
Let’s face it: we’ve all been there. You’re trying to import a massive CSV into Excel, upload a gigantic SQL dump to GitHub, or move a multi-gigabyte log file across systems, and your software just gives up. "File too large." "Out of memory."
Productivity
Large File Splitter: How to Split Large Files Easily with This Free C# Tool (CSV, TXT & More!)
Are you struggling to open a massive CSV file in Excel? Is your text editor freezing when you try to view a gigantic log file? You're not alone. Large files can be a nightmare to work with, especially when they're too big for your software to
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28 Free and Open-source JSON Log Viewers for Windows, Linux and macOS
If you're a developer, data engineer, software engineer, or part of a data analytics or data science team, chances are you’ve spent hours sifting through logs, sometimes in frustration. That’s where a JSON Log Viewer comes into play, and understanding what it is, why it matters,
log files
Introducing hl: The Blazing-Fast JSON Log Viewer for Serious Old School Developers
If you’ve ever stared at a wall of JSON logs, trying to find that one elusive error message while your terminal chugs like a 2008 laptop, stop. Breathe. There’s a better way. Say hello to hl , the high-performance, no-nonsense log viewer and processor built for speed, precision, and
log files
BigFile: A Powerful Free Log Viewer for Massive Files, Why Efficient Log Inspection Matters
As Log files are everywhere, from application servers and cloud platforms to databases and IoT devices. As systems scale, so do their logs. It's not uncommon to encounter multi-gigabyte JSON dumps, 35GB XML exports, or compressed log archives that traditional text editors can't even open. This
Productivity
Giant Log Viewer: Open Massive 4GB+ Log Files Instantly (Even on Low RAM!) Totally Free App
If you’ve ever tried to open a 4.9 GB log file and watched your system crawl to a halt, you know the pain. Text editors crash, terminals freeze, and even less sometimes fails when logs get too big. But what if you could instantly load multi-gigabyte log files
Windows
HugeJsonViewer: Free Windows JSON Viewer that Supports Large Files and Complex JSON Structure
HugeJsonViewer is a specialized, lightweight desktop application designed to efficiently open and explore extremely large JSON files, up to several gigabytes in size, such as 1.4 GB or more. This app is built specifically for developers, data analysts, and system administrators working with massive datasets, it provides an intuitive
Productivity
Janice: View Large JSON Files Easily, Free App for Windows, Linux & macOS
Let’s be real, if you’ve ever stared at a 50,000-line JSON file in a plain text editor, you know the struggle. Endless brackets, deeply nested objects, no clear way to tell where one section ends and another begins. You’re scrolling, squinting, trying to spot a single
Productivity
100+ Tasks. 1 Binary. Zero Hassle: Meet Swiss File Knife, The Ultimate Free File Utility for Windows, Linux and macOS
Imagine a single, no-nonsense file utility that does 100+ things, all in one tiny, portable binary. No install. No registry bloat. Just drop it on your USB drive, plug it in, and boom, you’ve got a full toolkit for every file task you’ll ever need. That’s Swiss
CMS
Botble: A Free Laravel Based CMS That Works
Let’s be honest: The landscape of Laravel-based CMS solutions is filled with promise, but too many fall short in practice. Most Laravel CMS platforms are either: * Hard to set up: complex configurations, unclear documentation, and outdated guides. * Abandoned or poorly maintained: no updates in over a year, breaking with
Cars
7 Critical Error Codes You Can’t Ignore – How to Fix Your Car Without Guessing!
1. "7 Critical Error Codes You Can’t Ignore – How to Fix Your Car Without Guessing!" You’ve seen it: the dreaded “Check Engine” light flickers on your dashboard. You sigh, tap the steering wheel, and think: “Maybe it’s nothing… I’ll just drive it.” But here’
Cars
10 MUST-KNOW Questions Before You Tune Your Car – The Ultimate Guide to Smart Performance Upgrades
You’ve seen it on the streets: sleek sports cars roaring down the highway, turbocharged engines pulsing with power, exhaust notes that sound like a beast waking up. That’s car tuning — and yes, it can be yours. But before you drop thousands on a "power chip" or
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Top 16 React Animation Libraries for 2025: A Developer's Guide to Choosing the Right Tool (With TypeScript Support)
As a React developer who's spent countless hours wrestling with animations, I can tell you that choosing the right animation library can make or break your user experience. In 2025, the landscape of React animation libraries has evolved significantly, offering developers more powerful and flexible options than ever
Docker
19 Essential Open-Source Docker Tools Every Developer and DevOps Should Know (2025 Update)
Over the years, we've explored countless Docker tools designed to make container management and monitoring easier for developers and DevOps engineers. From powerful desktop applications to lightweight web viewers and essential command-line utilities, the open-source ecosystem offers incredible solutions for every aspect of the Docker workflow. We'
Healthcare
How AI Can Be Used in the Fight Against Addiction
Addiction affects millions of people across the globe. From those suffering directly from compulsive behaviour and addictive habits to family members who experience emotional, mentally, and even physical abuse, addiction has an adverse impact across communities. In addition to the physical, psychological, and emotional effects of addiction, it burdens the
devops
Doku: A Free and Open-source Docker Disk Monitor
What is Doku? Doku is a free & open-source lightweight web application that helps you monitor Docker disk usage through a clean, intuitive interface. Features Doku monitors disk space used by: * Images * Containers * Volumes * Builder cache * Overlay2 storage (typically the largest consumer of disk space) * Container logs * Bind mounts Run
Docker
Whaler: Docker Visual Disk-usage Analyzer (Must Have Free Libre Tool for DevOps)
Optimizing Docker images is more than just good practice, it's essential. Large Docker images slow down deployments, increase storage costs, and hurt developer productivity. That’s where Whaler, a powerful open-source tool, comes in. Whaler is a visual disk-usage analyzer for Docker images. It provides an intuitive, browser-based
Cars
Why Investing in the Right OBD Scanner is a Game-Changer for Your Car's Health
Why Investing in the Right OBD Scanner is a Game-Changer for Your Car's Health Picture this: your check engine light suddenly illuminates on your BMW 3 Series, or your Audi A4 starts hesitating during acceleration. What do you do? Ignore it and hope it goes away? Cross your