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strongSwan VPN Client

Security & privacy

strongSwan VPN Client is an Android IPsec client for connecting to compatible IKEv2 VPN servers using several authentication methods. It includes IKEv2 connections, certificate authentication, and mobility support.

Open-source software
A compatible VPN server and valid credentials are required.

I2P

Security & privacy

I2P is a distributed network router for applications that communicate through the I2P privacy network. It includes encrypted routing, distributed peers, and application connectivity. It is aimed at users accessing or hosting services within the I2P network.

Open-source software
Applications must be configured to use the I2P network.

AuthPass - KeePass compatible Password Manager is a cross-platform password manager using KeePass-compatible files for portable credential storage. It includes KeePass databases, credential search, and local vaults.

Open-source software
Database synchronization and backup depend on the storage workflow you choose.

FreeOTP

Security & privacy

FreeOTP is an Android authenticator implementing standard time-based and counter-based one-time password protocols. It includes TOTP codes, HOTP codes, and QR enrollment. It is aimed at Android users who need a compact standards-based authenticator.

Open-source software
The distribution warns that backup and restore should be tested on each new device.

Passy - cross-platform password manager is an offline password manager that can synchronize encrypted credentials and other sensitive entries between devices. It includes offline vaults, device synchronization, and OTP storage.

Open-source software
Optional Passy Cloud synchronization is a separate paid service.

Proton Authenticator

Security & privacy

Proton Authenticator is a cross-platform authenticator for generating offline one-time codes with encrypted synchronization and backup options. It includes offline TOTP codes, encrypted synchronization, and token import and export.

Open-source software
Synchronization and cloud backup require their corresponding account setup.

Bottles

System & gaming tools

Bottles is a Linux application manager that organizes Windows software into separate Wine-based environments. It includes isolated environments, runner management, and dependency installation. It is aimed at Linux users running selected Windows applications through Wine.

Open-source software
Windows application compatibility varies by program and runner.

Lutris

System & gaming tools

Lutris is a Linux game manager that brings compatibility layers, emulators, and installed games into a common launcher. It includes game library management, compatibility runners, and installation workflows.

Open-source software
Games and required data are supplied separately.

Heroic

System & gaming tools

Heroic is a game launcher that manages supported store libraries and compatibility tools across desktop systems. It includes store library access, download queue, and wine and Proton management.

Open-source software
Games and store entitlements are separate from the free launcher.

RetroArch

System & gaming tools

RetroArch is a multi-system frontend that organizes compatible emulation cores under a shared configuration interface. It includes unified controls, video shaders, and save-state tools. It is aimed at users organizing several classic systems through one frontend.

Open-source software
Cores, firmware, and game data have their own availability and licensing requirements.

PPSSPP

System & gaming tools

PPSSPP is a PlayStation Portable emulator with display enhancements for running compatible PSP software on modern devices. It includes PSP emulation, resolution scaling, and texture enhancements.

Open-source software
PSP game files are not included.

Dolphin Emulator

System & gaming tools

Dolphin Emulator is an emulator for GameCube and Wii software with configurable input and enhanced rendering options. It includes gameCube and Wii emulation, controller support, and resolution enhancements.

Open-source software
Game data and any required system files are supplied separately.

PCSX2

System & gaming tools

PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator that recreates console hardware so compatible software can run on a desktop computer. It includes PS2 emulation, controller configuration, and graphics settings.

Open-source software
A suitable PS2 BIOS and game data are required separately.

RPCS3

System & gaming tools

RPCS3 is a PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger for running and investigating compatible console software on desktop systems. It includes PS3 emulation, graphics backends, and debugging tools.

Open-source software
Firmware and game files are separate requirements.

mGBA

System & gaming tools

mGBA is a Game Boy Advance emulator that also supports the earlier Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems. It includes GBA emulation, Game Boy support, and Game Boy Color support.

Open-source software
Game data is not bundled with the emulator.

MAME

System & gaming tools

MAME is a hardware preservation project that emulates arcade machines and many historical computers and consoles. It includes arcade hardware emulation, computer systems, and hardware documentation.

Open-source software
Required ROM sets and system data are separate from the application.

ScummVM

System & gaming tools

ScummVM is an interpreter collection that replaces the executables of supported classic adventures and role-playing games. It includes classic game engines, game detection, and cross-platform playback.

Open-source software
The original supported game data must be supplied separately.

DOSBox-X

System & gaming tools

DOSBox-X is a DOS and legacy PC emulator aimed at both older applications and compatible Windows-era environments. It includes DOS applications, legacy Windows environments, and configurable PC hardware.

Open-source software
Operating systems and application licenses are not included.
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