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GhostReader vs trickle - Userland Bandwidth Shaper

A side-by-side look at GhostReader and trickle - Userland Bandwidth Shaper. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GhostReader

GhostReader

Education & Reference

GhostReader is a free, open-source speed reading software for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It allows users to efficiently read through texts by displaying one word at a time in rapid succession using RSVP (rapid serial visual presentation). Key features include adjustable reading speed, text highlighting, collection saving, and focus mode.

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trickle - Userland Bandwidth Shaper

trickle - Userland Bandwidth Shaper

Network & Admin

Trickle is a userspace bandwidth shaper for Linux. It allows limiting the bandwidth used by a process, group of processes, or network interface. It's useful for rate-limiting backups, downloads, etc to prevent using all available bandwidth.

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