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🤖 AlternativeTo is the ultimate hub for discovering new and exciting software, no matter what platform you're on! Whether you're looking for apps for Windows, Mac, Linux, online services or mobile devices, we've got you covered!
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Tired of being tracked? We tested dozens of Firefox-based web browsers so you don’t have to. Our honest picks for privacy + customization, plus a few that let you theme your tabs like it’s 2003 (in a good way). No fluff. Just real options! 🦊🔥
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Learn how to play piano (for real this time) with lessons that listen via mic or MIDI, give instant feedback, and guide songs with loops, slow mode, and hand isolation buff.ly/EcccoyA
January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Open-source alternative to Little Snitch for Windows and Linux that monitors all network activity with per app firewall controls, tracker blocking, secure DNS, and optional SPN buff.ly/PxnZyop
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
GitLab 18.8 has been released, making the Duo Agent Platform, Duo Planner Agent and Duo Security Analyst Agent generally available. It also allows users to auto-dismiss irrelevant vulnerabilities, and brings various other enhancements.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Music distribution platform @Bandcamp.com has updated its policies to ban AI-generated music and audio, citing the importance of human creation. Community reporting of suspected AI content is now encouraged.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Privacy focused VPN with no IP or traffic logs, randomized account numbers with no email required, anonymous crypto payments, and independent exit servers buff.ly/A0krZZS
January 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Free and open-source productivity app for macOS with a Dynamic Island style notch UI and floating shelf, with clipboard history, file compression, media controls, and extensions. A free alternative to NotchNook and Dropover buff.ly/fIcSR8K
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Forgejo v14.0 has been launched, with inline issue search, a new CodeMirror file editor, enhanced pull request trust controls, improved security, and better reliability for self-hosted code collaboration buff.ly/rCOFWZB
January 16, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Digg is relaunching as a Reddit-style community platform with redesigned web and mobile apps, user communities, anti bot measures, and an AI generated podcast. Users can join now and start creating their own communities buff.ly/5tGQA2R
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM
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Obsidian 1.11.5 (early access) is now available to Catalyst members for desktop and mobile.
January 15, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Vellum alternative for writing and self-publishing ebooks in Markdown with live preview, ePub, Kindle and HTML exports, and iCloud or local files buff.ly/Aatdywb
January 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Open source cross-platform file manager with a local-first approach that brings your files from multiple devices and cloud drives into one unified interface, with P2P sync. Currently in alpha buff.ly/Z9nJafk
January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Free open-source Android image editor to convert, compress, resize, crop, remove backgrounds, and edit EXIF, with batch tools and no ads buff.ly/4QCFQmF
January 15, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Apparently someone has finally managed to run Adobe Photoshop 2025 and 21 on Linux through Wine 👀 would you be interested? buff.ly/pMLrLZM
January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Tails 7.4 lets users save language settings and keyboard layouts to USB and drops BitTorrent download. This update also includes updated Linux kernel, Tor Browser, and Thunderbird, as well as several bug fixes for improved usability.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
Bandcamp’s Mission and Our Approach to Generative AI
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
blog.bandcamp.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
TickTick 8.0 has been released, introducing suggested tasks, a new yearly view with heatmaps, list backgrounds, a new desktop card style, a zoomable month view, more customization options including a modern style, and more.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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🚀 We just shipped v0.219!

Subpixel text rendering (ClearType-style) is here—it makes things crisper on standard DPI displays.
Enabled by default on Windows and Linux; configure via `text_rendering_mode`.

(Bottom = before, top = after)
January 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
OpenProject 17.0 introduces real-time document editing, enhanced meeting workflows, a redesigned project home, improved template selection, programs & portfolios for strategic structuring, and separated SharePoint/OneDrive integration.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Instagram is testing a new “Your algorithm” feature, letting users add or remove specific interests to personalize their Reels' recommendation algorithm. It's currently only available for Reels and for English-speaking users at the moment.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Open source, self-hosted Portainer alternative for Docker. Manage containers, images, networks, volumes, and remote hosts from a web UI, no terminal needed buff.ly/CRasG7n
January 15, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Free open-source, self-hosted document management platform with OCR, tags, CLI and email import buff.ly/QLd80cR
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Open source and self-hostable project management alternative to Jira, Linear, Monday, and ClickUp to manage tasks, sprints, docs, and triage buff.ly/qQZQIdG
January 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Streams torrents instantly with a Netflix-like interface. Open source and self-hostable, with password lock and instant playback so you can watch while downloading buff.ly/B4aiIXb
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
FREE macOS app with curated 4K and live wallpapers, no ads, no login, low CPU and battery use. Did we mention it is completely free? buff.ly/29iDBOl
January 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM