In this week’s Top 5, we highlight open source alternatives to the Amazon Echo, a tutorial on the /dev directory for your devices in Linux, our annual holiday gift guide for open source enthusiasts, 15 JavaScript frameworks and libraries to try, and open source alternatives to LastPass.

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Top 5 articles of the week

5. 3 open source password managers

Keep your data and accounts safe by using a secure open source password manager to store unique, complex passwords.

4. 15 JavaScript frameworks and libraries

Whether you are new to JavaScript or an experienced JavaScript developer, using libraries and frameworks improves your work significantly. Learn more about these 15 JavaScript libraries and frameworks.

3. 10 holiday gift ideas for open source enthusiasts

Kick off the holiday shopping season by checking out these 10 great gifts for open source enthusiasts.

2. Managing devices in Linux

Explore how the /dev directory gives you direct access to your devices in Linux, and how this access can be used to learn more about and interact with your system.

1. Love the Amazon Echo? Meet these 3 open source projects

Using your voice to interact with your digital environment is quickly becoming the norm, and open source can help make the experience richer. Learn more about these three alternatives to the Amazon Echo.