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8 GitHub Repositories You Should Star, Now!

Don't miss out on these GitHub repositories! They are packed with valuable learning materials that can significantly boost your skills and career.

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The 5 Best Free and Open-Source Android Keyboard Apps

Want an Android keyboard app that's more private than Google's Gboard? Then try out these open-source alternatives.

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The 8 Best Linux Apps for Content Creators

If you're a content creator working with Linux, check out these open-source apps to transform your ideas into engaging videos and visual stories.

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How to Install Audio Plugins From GitHub

GitHub is useful in numerous situations, and you can install audio plugins if you need access to these features.

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How to Write the Best README Files

A README may seem like a small, throwaway file, but it can make or break your project.

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The 4 Best Open-Source Antivirus Software for PC

Looking for an antivirus suite that lets you check out the source code? Open-source antivirus software could be the solution.

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7 Top Open-Source Alternatives for Android Apps You Use Every Day

From the browser to the maps to the media player, you can replace all your most-used Android apps with free, private, open-source alternatives.

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4 Ways Red Hat's Source Code Restrictions Affect Other Distros

Red Hat's decision to restrict RHEL's source code affects other Linux distributions in several ways. Let's look at some of them.

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What PayPal Open-Sourcing JunoDB Means for Developers

Developers can leverage PayPal in various new ways thanks to the new open source status of JunoDB.

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Should You Opt for an Open-Source Password Manager?

What are open-source password managers? How do they compare to closed-source login software? Here's what you need to know.

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6 Ways You Can Help Make Linux Better

Linux has come a long way since its inception in 1991, but for it to go any further, people like you need to help improve it.

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How to Report Bugs in Ubuntu

Make Ubuntu better by filing bug reports for any errors or bugs you encounter while using the distro.

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What Is OpenAI Gym and How Can You Use It?

Develop and compare reinforcement learning algorithms using this toolkit.

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Linux 6.2 Makes Apple Silicon Support Official

The new kernel also features some brand-new AI and gaming hardware enhancements.

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How to Contribute to Open Source as a Beginner

Knowing where to start and how to find growing projects is crucial if you want to contribute to open source.

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How to Use Nextcloud on Android as an Alternative to Google Drive

Want to de-Google your phone? Here's how to get a free Nextcloud account for Android and use it to replace Google Drive and other Google services.

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You Don't Trust Open-Source Software? 6 Reasons Why You Should

Open-source software is usually free. But is free software better than proprietary? Here are some reasons why you should trust open-source software.

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How to Open a Pull Request on GitHub

Pull requests make the open-source world go round. Find out how to use them to contribute to your favorite projects.

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How to Add an Open-Source Licence to Your Projects on GitHub

Make sure others can benefit from your open-source work by selecting an appropriate license.

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