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4 Open-Source Writing Apps That Can Replace Microsoft Word
If you’re looking to get away from Microsoft Word, and Microsoft, or if you’re just looking to support a free and open-source project, there are a dizzying array of solid options out there. Here are four that are great all-rounders, and that can run on most PCs or laptops with an issue. 4 Calligra Words Calligra Words is a word…
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Apple should Sherlock SAP’s open-source energy management app – Computerworld
When it comes to managed fleets, IT can poll this data from across their devices to gain excellent oversights into energy use. If you’re running a business that uses dozens, hundreds, or thousands of Macs, you’ll already know that this information can tangibly help manage costs. It’s the kind of information any graduate of the Apple-supported Clean Energy Procurement Academy needs…
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This Open-Source Lightroom Alternative Is the RAW Editor I’ve Been Dreaming Of
Sick of paying for an Adobe subscription just to use Lightroom? Looking for a RAW editor that can handle every part of your workflow? You need to give darktable a shot. This open-source photo editing powerhouse takes a bit of getting used to but is completely free and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Who Is darktable For? darktable is…
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I Became a Windows Power User Overnight This New Open-Source App from Microsoft
Quick Links How to Enable Command Palette Command Palette Features that Turned Me Into a Power User Like many Windows users, I am always seeking ways to supercharge my productivity. Command Palette quickly became my best friend in this regard. This powerful tool has transformed the way I interact with Windows, providing me with lightning-fast access to the tools I…
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RedNote joins China’s open-source AI wave with the launch of dots.llm1 – Computerworld
The split goes deeper than technology choices. “Western AI leaders are optimizing for shareholder return, compliance insulation, and platform lock-in through closed API-delivered models. In contrast, Chinese vendors like RedNote and DeepSeek are aggressively open-sourcing to expand national influence, cultivate developer mindshare, and drive localization-led adoption,” Gogia explained. Performance vs. purpose So, how does RedNote’s AI stack up? According to…
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GenAI companies go granular with open-source models for agents – Computerworld
Service providers are adopting open-source AI models for several reasons, including flexibility, customization, smaller footprints, and lower computing costs. Microsoft is building an ensemble of small-footprint AI tools that will include open-source AI models for Microsoft 365 that will work offline, said Aparna Chennapragada, Microsoft’s chief product officer of experiences and devices. These smaller models are aimed at offline users…
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Ploopy upgraded its new Classic 2 open-source trackball with better scrolling
Ploopy, a Canadian company known for its customizable open-source peripherals, has announced an upgraded version of its Classic trackball mouse. The Classic 2 has the exact same shape and ergonomics as the original but offers improved connectivity, a more accurate and reliable scroll wheel, and an upgraded design, making it easier to 3D print without the need for adding support…
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This New Open-Source Alternative to Google Docs and Notion Is Backed by France and Germany
Docs is a new open-source collaborative text editor, intended as an alternative to Notion, Google Docs, Outline, and other similar web-based services. Interestingly, the project is being led by the governments of France and Germany. Docs is a web-based collaborative writing tool, with the ability for multiple people to view and edit the same page simultaneously. Apple Pages and Microsoft…
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Open-source tool ‘Rayhunter’ helps users detect Stingray attacks
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released a free, open-source tool named Rayhunter that is designed to detect cell-site simulators (CSS), also known as IMSI catchers or Stingrays. Stingray devices mimic legitimate cell towers to trick phones into connecting, allowing them to capture sensitive data, accurately geolocate users, and potentially intercept communications. With the release of the Rayhunter, EFF seeks…
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek unveils open-source model to rival OpenAI o1 – Computerworld
In real-world enterprise applications, DeepSeek-R1’s performance on key metrics translates to improved capabilities in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and coding tasks. “Although this suggests that DeepSeek-R1 could potentially outperform OpenAI’s o1 in practical scenarios requiring these specific competencies, the eventual outcome still depends on various factors within the broader AI ecosystem, such as the AI readiness of data, RAG and agent…
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