Section: Apps

Here you can discover the latest Linux apps, software and system utilities to use on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and related distributions, from office suites and music players to dev tools and CLI scripts for getting things done.

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Battery Monitor Offers Ubuntu Notifications for Battery Events

It doesn’t matter what sort of portable device you use, from laptop, to tablet, to phone: you know how crucial it is to monitor battery life. Ubuntu ships with a battery applet, Indicator-Power, that is […]

25 July 2016
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Skype For Linux Alpha Adds ‘Close to Tray’, Call Settings, More

A new version of Skype for Linux (alpha) is available to download. The update brings a number of much-needed fixes, and some new features.

24 July 2016

Minimalist Web Browser ‘Min’ Sees New Release

The Min browser project has picked up a new update. Version 1.4 of the open-source, cross-platform web browser adds browser actions and full-text search.

24 July 2016

Keep Ubuntu Awake with Caffeine (And Avoid That Pesky Lock Screen)

We show you how to disable the Ubuntu lock screen, adjust the inactive time before the screen turns off, or use an app to solve both problems in one click!

21 July 2016
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Testing the Latest VLC Player on Ubuntu Is Now a Snap

Road testing the latest daily build of VLC just got a whole heap easier on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS — a snap, you might say.

20 July 2016

‘Cumulus’ — A Desktop Weather App for Linux Desktops (Updated)

Cumulus is a stylish desktop weather app for the Ubuntu desktop. It offers various settings, including an optional Unity Launcher temperature count.

19 July 2016

Imgur-Screenshot Is a Nifty Screengrab and Upload Tool for Linux

I recently began looking for a way to quicken the process of uploading large screenshots to Imgur when I happened across this awesome tool.

16 July 2016

How To Create Quick Animated Gifs of Apps With KGif

KGif is a teeny-tiny tool that creates an animated gif from the active window on your Linux desktop.

15 July 2016

Latest Vivaldi Snapshot Improves Proprietary Media Support on Linux

The latest development release of the browser improves proprietary media support on Linux, with specific attention to Ubuntu, OpenSUSE and Slackware.

14 July 2016

Professional Photography App ‘Photomatix HDR’ Comes to Linux

One of the most popular HDR photo editing applications is now available on Linux.

14 July 2016
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Skype Announce Brand New Linux Client, Now In Alpha

A brand-new Skype for Linux client has been announced — and you can try it today.

13 July 2016
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VirtualBox 5.1 Arrives With Linux Improvements in Tow

A brand new version of VirtualBox has arrived touting improved Linux integration, multi-channel audio support and more.

13 July 2016