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Reasons you need to use FOSS — Free and Open Source Software.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000

What is FOSS? It stands for Free and Open Source Software.

FOSS is any software that is freely licensed to use, whose code is open and can be copied and changed by anyone, and can be improved by anyone. Most software products you use are proprietary, and it is improbable that you will come across any open-source software.

FOSS is the opposite of proprietary software, which is under copyright and the source code is hidden. Most companies use this software on desktop and mobile operating systems.

You Should Switch To These Private Messengers Now!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Privacy? There is no way we can become private in today’s world..but we can take some steps.

User privacy has become an enormous issue as data collection, tracking for ads, and marketing purposes have been a massive increase. One of the core things for which we use smartphones is messaging. And users want their chats, voice messages, and data to be private and secure.

But why do you need them?

Top 5 open-source browser alternatives to Chrome

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000

It is most likely that you are using the Chrome browser on your device. About 95 percent of people use it. Google releases its open-source version called Chromium. So we can say that Chrome is not fully open-source, which might not be an issue for many people. But the majority of people using it creates a monopoly, which is not good for competition in the industry.

That’s why people are moving towards free and open source apps. Whether you don’t support closed source apps or just want to try new things, here are some best or even better alternatives to Google Chrome.