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Saffier - asynchronous Python object-relational mapper
Saffier is an asynchronous Python object-relational mapper built directly on SQLAlchemy 2.x Async. It provides a Python-native model layer with a familiar, Django-inspired interface for defining models and working with relational databases.
The ORM is framework-agnostic and can be integrated with ASGI frameworks including FastAPI, Starlette, Sanic, Quart and Lilya. It supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and SQLite through optional asynchronous database drivers.
This is free and open source software.
CXPost - cross-platform email client
CXPost is a cross-platform email client with a polished text-based interface.
It supports multiple IMAP accounts, offline caching, conversation threading, HTML message rendering and attachments.
This is free and open source software.
Spiral - high-performance, full-stack PHP framework
Spiral is a high-performance, full-stack PHP framework designed for long-running applications. It combines a resident-memory application kernel with the RoadRunner application server, which handles services such as HTTP, queues, gRPC and WebSockets.
The framework is built from more than 60 PSR-compatible components and supports a range of application architectures, including MVC, HMVC, CQRS, RPC, queue-oriented services and command-line applications.
This is free and open source software.
Beelink EQi 304 Mini PC Review - Noise
This is a series looking at the Beelink EQi Core 3 304 mini PC running Linux. In this series, I’ll put the Beelink mini PC through its paces from a Linux perspective, comparing it with other systems to see how it performs in real-world Linux use.
The Beelink EQi Core 3 304 is a recent addition to Beelink’s EQ range of compact PCs. It’s built around Intel’s Wildcat Lake Core 3 304 processor, a 5-core, 5-thread chip comprising one performance core and four low-power efficiency cores. The processor integrates Xe3-LPG graphics and currently has a CPU Mark of 11,720. The review unit comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 6400MT/s memory and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, giving the system a capable har
Manufacturer-supplied noise measurements are only meaningful when the methodology is disclosed. A quoted dBA value can vary substantially depending on the microphone position, distance from the system, ambient temperature, background noise floor, room characteristics, selected power profile and the workload running during the test.
Sable - Matrix client focused on usability
Sable is a Matrix client focused on usability, customisation and quality-of-life features. It is forked from Cinny and is available as a web app and a native Linux desktop application.
Sable offers a polished interface for communicating across Matrix rooms, spaces and direct messages. It includes extensive support for rich messaging, account management, calls and visual customisation. Users can connect to existing Matrix homeservers or deploy their own Sable instance using the supplied container image.
This is free and open source software.
myVesta - web hosting control panel
myVesta is a web hosting control panel for managing websites, DNS, email, databases, user accounts, backups and other server services. It is a security and stability-focused fork of VestaCP that supports Debian exclusively, giving the project a more consistent and streamlined platform.
The software provides both a browser-based interface and an extensive collection of command-line administration tools. It includes functionality for managing WordPress installations, multiple PHP versions, SSL certificates, mail services, remote backups and server security.
This is free and open source software.