--- title: Best It's Foss posts — December 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted It's Foss posts from December 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/itsfoss/best-of/2024/12 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/itsfoss/best-of/2024/12 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best It's Foss posts — December 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted It's Foss posts from December 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of It's Foss — December 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/6-open-source-tools-for-windows-users-4df2i3cnn "6 Open Source Tools for Windows Users") Article It's Foss · 2y 6 Open Source Tools for Windows Users Using open-source tools on Windows can enhance your experience and privacy. Some recommended tools include ShareX for screenshots and screen recording, Notepad++ for coding, Microsoft Power Toys for utility functions, Greenshot as an alternative screenshot tool, PuTTY for SSH sessions, and Rufus for creating bootable drives. Embracing open-source software helps support the open-source ecosystem. 390 22 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/i-don-t-see-a-reason-to-switch-to-windows-from-linux-anymore-in-2025-z0zijl8hp "I Don't See a Reason to Switch to Windows from Linux Anymore in 2025") Article It's Foss · 2y I Don't See a Reason to Switch to Windows from Linux Anymore in 2025 With the rise of web-based tools and the diversity of Linux distributions, switching from Linux to Windows is becoming less necessary. Linux now supports a wide range of software, including proprietary ones, and offers unique advantages such as freedom from ads, better containerization tools, and solid gaming support through Steam. The flexibility and control Linux provides, combined with web access to essential services like Office 365, make it a compelling choice over Windows. 218 71 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/5-privacy-focused-notion-alternatives-that-i-tried--xzbaiiayl "5 Privacy-Focused Notion Alternatives That I Tried!") Article It's Foss · 2y 5 Privacy-Focused Notion Alternatives That I Tried! Explore five privacy-focused alternatives to Notion, offering open-source, local-first, and decentralized options. AFFiNE, AppFlowy, Anytype, Docmost, and Logseq are reviewed for their unique features and potential as Notion replacements, catering to a variety of user preferences. 159 20 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/vi-editor-basics-must-know-commands-sfzawdgpv "Vi Editor Basics: Must Know Commands") Article It's Foss · 2y Vi Editor Basics: Must Know Commands Vi is a powerful terminal-based text editor available on nearly all Unix and Linux distributions. It operates in two main modes: normal (command) mode for navigation and text manipulation, and insert mode for actual text input. Understanding basic commands for movement, deletion, copying, and pasting can significantly enhance text editing efficiency. 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