Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Enhance Document OCR with LLMs: 13 Open-Source Free Tools
OCR Evolution: Adding Language Models to Text Recognition
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.
Productivity
Top 21 Free Apps for Fictions Writers, Screenwriters and Novelists (Windows, Linux, & macOS)
Crafting compelling fiction requires specialized tools beyond basic text editors. Whether you're drafting a novel, screenplay, or short story, you need features to organize complex plots, develop rich characters, and track timelines. This list highlights 21 powerful free apps to support writers at every stage - from initial
editor
WareWoolf - a Free Editor Designed Specifically for Fiction Writers
As someone who's always craved a distraction-free writing experience, I have to say that WareWoolf has been an absolute game-changer for me. This minimalist novel-writing app is designed with one goal in mind: to help you focus on your words without any distractions. The clean, no-frills interface is
editor
Trelby - Free Screenwriting Program for Professional Writers (Windows & Linux)
Trelby is a powerful yet free screenwriting software built for simplicity and ease of use. Designed to streamline the screenwriting experience, it features a clean, intuitive layout that makes writing scripts effortless and enjoyable. Trelby’s flexibility shines through its highly customizable options, allowing writers to tailor the workspace to
Open-source
Beat - Free Editor for Creative Fiction Writers in macOS
Beat is a free and open-source simple and elegant screenwriting app for macOS, using the plain-text Fountain screenplay format. It's fast, lightweight and, above all, has a distraction-free, minimalistic UI. Features * Minimalistic UI with as little distractions as possible * Smart, automatic screenplay formatting * Multiple story structure views with
Windows
Storylines - Free Text Editor for Creative Fiction Writers for Windows
Storylines is a modern, open-source text editor for writing stories with a chapter-based structure, designed to make the creative process easy and organized. It caters to writers who want flexibility, whether drafting a simple outline or developing extensive multi-chapter stories with dialogue. Storylines offers an accessible interface with tools for
Open-source
15 Free DOS Systems and Emulators, For Retro Gamers and Old School Geeks
Ah, the good old days of DOS - those command-line driven operating systems that ruled the personal computing landscape in the late 80s and early 90s. As someone who was there from the start, I have so many fond memories of working with these seemingly simple yet powerful systems. My
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Running LLMs as Backend Services: 12 Open-source Free Options - a Personal Journey on Utilizing LLMs for Healthcare Apps
As both a medical doctor, developer and an open-source enthusiast, I've witnessed firsthand how Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing not just healthcare, but the entire landscape of software development. My journey into running LLMs locally began with a simple desire: maintaining patient privacy while leveraging AI'
Games
Ultimate PlayStation Emulator Guide: Top 22 Free PS1, PS2 & PS3 Emulators for PC, Mac & Android - PS Heaven for Retro Gamers
The Golden Age of Gaming at Your Fingertips: 22 Free PlayStation Emulators Guide
LLM
LlamaOCR - Free AI-powered AI that convert Complex Docs to Markdown Context
Llama OCR is an npm library that brings the power of Llama 3.2 Vision for free OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to your projects! With the llama-ocr package, you can easily extract text from images (and soon PDFs!) using the free Llama 3.2 model endpoint provided by Together AI.
Android
Why You Should Scan Your Android for Malware Apps
As an Android user, I always make sure to regularly scan my device for malware to protect myself and my data. It's a simple step that can go a long way in keeping my device and personal information safe. Once installed, malware can perform a range of harmful
health
New Study Reveals Poor Sleep Can Age Your Brain Almost Three Years Faster
A new study has shown that poor sleep can make the brain age nearly three years faster. The study, titled Association of Self-Reported Sleep Characteristics With Neuroimaging Markers of Brain Aging Years Later in Middle-Aged Adults, was published in peer-reviewed journal Neurology. Its aim was to determine the association between
Docker
Top 10 Open-Source Free Tools for Docker Volume Backup and Recovery
Think of Docker Volumes as special storage boxes that keep your important data safe and sound, even when your Docker containers take a break or need a fresh start. It's like having a secure storage unit that stays put while everything else moves around! Why Docker Volumes are
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chat with Your Database Like Never Before: 11 Free AI Tools to Enhance Business Analysis
Hey there! Ever wished you could just chat with your database like you're texting a friend? Well, that's exactly what AI chat with databases lets you do! Let's dive into how this amazing technology is revolutionizing the way businesses handle their data. What'
Self
العلاج و التداوى من خلال ركوب الخيل, مرحلة جديدة و انشغال لمدة سنتين ماضيتين.
العلاج و التداوى من خلال ركوب الخيل, مرحلة جديدة و انشغال لمدة سنتين ماضيتين. --------- بصفتي طبيبًا وراكب خيول ومطورًا مرتبطًا شخصيًا بالصرع، تمكنت من دمج خبرتي المهنية مع شغفي بالخيول لإنشاء علاجات مبتكرة للمرضى الذين يعانون من حالات عصبية مختلفة. على مدار العامين الماضيين، كنت
تربية
اختيار الألعاب المناسبة لتحفيز نمو طفلك: نصائح أساسية للآباء الجدد
إن اختيار الألعاب المناسبة لطفلك لا يقتصر على الترفيه فقط؛ بل يتعلق باختيار الأدوات التي يمكنها دعم نموه وتسريعه. فمن تعزيز المهارات الحركية إلى تحسين التعرف البصري وحل المشكلات، تلعب الألعاب دورًا حاسمًا في التعلم المبكر. وبالنسبة للآباء والأمهات الذين لديهم أطفال حتى سن ثلاث سنوات، فإن فهم
finance
Governance Models in DeFi: A Comprehensive Overview
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has emerged as a revolutionary force in the financial sector, enabling a new era of financial services that operate without the need for traditional intermediaries. By leveraging blockchain technology, DeFi projects offer services such as lending, borrowing, trading, and yield farming in a transparent and permissionless manner.
Artificial Intelligence
10 Open-Source AI Tools to Build Your Personal Digital Brain, Your Own Private ChatGPT Alternative
The shift toward local AI assistants marks an exciting development in personal computing, putting powerful AI capabilities directly in users' hands. These open-source tools transform how we work by offering privacy-focused alternatives to cloud-based AI services. Local Large Language Models (LLMs) form the backbone of these personal AI assistants,
LLM
Home LLM: Empowering Smart Homes with Local AI for Privacy-Focused Automation
Home LLM integrates a local Large Language Model (LLM) with Home Assistant, enabling you to control your smart home through a conversational interface. It supports chat and voice interactions via Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech addons. The solution is designed for privacy, as everything runs locally. This integration works with Home Assistant
retro gaming
Game On: 18 Console Emulators That Bring Retro Gaming to macOS
Hey there, fellow retro gaming enthusiast! 🎮 Can we take a moment to geek out about something super exciting? Remember those amazing classic games that filled our childhood with joy? Well, guess what - we can totally bring that magic back to life on our trusty Macs! I know what you
Gaming
DuckStation - Play PlayStation Gams in Windows, Linux, Android and macOS
DuckStation is a PS1 Emulator aiming for the best accuracy and game support.
News
"Battery Crisis" Facing The New iPhone Users!
Apple has released a new update to its operating system called (iOS 18.1) The new update (iOS 18.1) was released last Monday evening, which finally brought to the world (Apple Intelligence), an important set of artificial intelligence features that Apple is introducing for the first time, which makes
Open-source
Experience Linux in Your Browser: 15 Free Open-source Tools You Should Know About
Let me share something amazing that completely changed how I learned Linux! As someone who was once terrified of breaking their computer while learning Linux commands (yes, I've had my fair share of "oops" moments 😅), discovering browser-based Linux was like finding a secret cheat code! You
News
🚨 Breaking News: Chinese Military Adapts Meta's AI for Defense - Raising Global Concerns
In a concerning development that's making waves across the tech and security sectors, Chinese military researchers have transformed Meta's open-source AI model into a military tool, sparking worldwide debate about the future of AI security. The Story at a Glance: Chinese researchers linked to the People&