Going proprietary isn’t always the end of the story. Every closed-source pivot leaves a door open somewhere.

The unsung open-source gems your PC needs.

We trace the rise of free open source software—code that can be freely modified and shared—from philosophical outlier to modern powerhouse Underlying every piece of software you use is source code ...

QWinFF is a free open source video converter for Windows 11/10. It is also available for other operating systems including Ubuntu, FreeBSD, and Fedora. It is based on FFmpeg which is a command-line ...

Software that is free to use creates many opportunities – not all of which are good ...

Free and open software have transformed the tech industry. But we still have a lot to work out to make them healthy, equitable enterprises. When Xerox donated a new laser printer to the MIT Artificial ...

When someone buys a new smartphone, often they're preoccupied with the camera specs or the size of the screen or its storage capabilities. It's easy to overlook one of the most foundational aspects of ...

Free and open source Mac apps can easily replace many paid tools without sacrificing functionality. Options like Bitwarden for password management, IINA for media playback, LibreOffice for ...

AURA provides the guardrails, multi-agent orchestration, self-correction loops, and transparency required to run reliable agents in live environments.

The Mac has a thriving community of developers creating cool and interesting apps. And this isn't limited to apps with subscriptions or large corporations. A dedicated indie community develops small, ...