Directories & Lists

LWN.net is an active, well-maintained publication founded in 1998 dedicated to independent journalism covering Linux and open source software. It exemplifies the directory philosophy: human-curated, ad-minimal, intellectually rigorous coverage of free software development with deep institutional knowledge. The site maintains editorial independence through a subscription model while remaining free-to-access for basic content. It's widely respected in open source communities for in-depth kernel an

Waxy.org is actively maintained (latest posts from January 2026), created by Andy Baio, a respected figure in internet culture. The site exemplifies the directory philosophy: it's a human-curated personal sandbox showcasing experimental web projects, indie creators, and thoughtful commentary on digital culture. It celebrates craft, creativity, and the small web while avoiding corporate content.

n+1 is an active, well-maintained independent magazine of literature, culture, and politics with regular publications (current issue Winter 2026), online content updates, upcoming events, and modern technical infrastructure. It's a human-made, editorially-driven publication focused on intellectual commentary and cultural criticism—perfectly aligned with directory philosophy. Not a corporate marketing site, but rather a serious indie publication founded on independent editorial vision.

Price comparison tool for hard drives and SSDs across major retailers. Essential for data hoarders finding the best deals on storage. Tracks price per TB.

Aggregator of engineering blogs from tech companies and individuals. RSS feed of quality tech writing.

Collection of the simplest websites on the internet. Celebrating minimalism in web design.

Love letter to the web. Bookmarks, links, and indie web enthusiasm on Neocities.

Matt Muir's weekly link roundup. "More links than you could ever want." Exhaustive internet curation.

Collection of modern alternatives to classic Unix tools. bat, exa, fd, ripgrep, etc.