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DuckDuckGo is reportedly seeing a surge in users after Google pushed deeper AI integration into Search.

Some users appear to be moving toward privacy-focused and AI-optional alternatives instead of AI-generated search results by default.

Interesting shift in how people want to use the web.

Mindustry is an open-source automation + tower defense game where you build factories, manage resources, and defend your base.

It’s fully offline, moddable, and available on PC and Android (including F-Droid).

A great alternative to Factorio with a mix of strategy and automation.

github: https://github.com/Anuken/Mindustry

Tasmota is an open-source firmware that replaces the default software on many smart devices and gives you full local control.

It removes cloud dependencies and lets you manage devices using MQTT, HTTP, or integrations like Home Assistant.

A powerful way to turn “smart” devices into private, self-controlled ones.

github: https://github.com/arendst/Tasmota

Sunshine is a self-hosted game streaming host that turns your PC into a private cloud gaming server.

Stream your games to phone, laptop, or TV with low latency while keeping everything local. Supports AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA GPUs.

github: https://github.com/LizardByte/Sunshine

Homarr is a modern, open-source dashboard you can host yourself to organize and manage all your services in one place.It lets you connect apps, monitor them in real-time, and control everything through a clean drag-and-drop interface.

It’s easy to set up (Docker supported), doesn’t require YAML, and supports integrations with tools like Jellyfin, Plex, and more.

github: https://github.com/homarr-labs/homarr

OmniTools is a self-hosted web app that bundles a ton of everyday tools into one place , image editing, PDF tools, JSON/CSV utilities, text formatting, and more.

The key part: everything runs entirely on the client side, so your files never leave your device. No uploads, no tracking, no cloud processing.

It’s also super lightweight (~28MB Docker image) and easy to deploy, making it a solid privacy-friendly alternative to online tool sites.

github: https://github.com/iib0011/omni-tools

HomeBox is a lightweight, open-source home inventory system you can self-host. You can track items, locations, receipts, warranties, and maintenance in one place.

It’s simple to set up (Docker available), fast (SQLite), and gives you full control over your data.

github: https://github.com/sysadminsmedia/homebox

Yeah exactly , it removes a lot of the setup pain, but you still keep the self-hosting benefits.

AzuraCast is a self-hosted web radio suite that lets you run your own online radio station from your server.It includes everything you need to manage music, stream audio, and control your station through a web interface.

github: https://github.com/AzuraCast/AzuraCast

Yamtrack is an open-source self-hosted tracker for movies, TV shows, anime, manga, video games, books, comics, and more.

It supports multi-user accounts, calendars, lists, imports from platforms like Trakt / MyAnimeList, and integrations with Jellyfin, Plex, and Emby.

Great for people who want to manage their media progress privately and keep everything under their own control.

github : https://github.com/FuzzyGrim/Yamtrack

thnks , it just that i cannot change it after creation.

TagSpaces is a lightweight, open-source file manager that works completely offline. You can organize and tag your local files without relying on cloud services or accounts.

It supports notes, media playback, and a built-in tagging system directly in filenames, giving you full control over your data.

Simple, cross-platform, and privacy-focused.

github: https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces

I was typing quickly and didn't notice, so what has been done cannot be changed now.

It’s just a config/cache folder used by Claude (AI tool) not related to StartOS itself.