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.

Vivaldi Update Adds Tab Hibernation to Linux Builds

The latest Vivaldi snapshot adds tab hibernation, more mouse gestures and sets Yahoo! as the default search engine.

11 July 2016
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Skype Tease ‘Exciting News’ for Linux Users

Skype say "exciting news for Linux users" will be announced this coming Wednesday, July 13.

10 July 2016
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Do You Remember the Stormcloud Weather App?

Shake your umbrella in my direction if you can remember a bit of software called Stormcloud.

6 July 2016

A No Frills Weather Applet for Ubuntu

Sometimes all you want is the current weather conditions for where you live. This weather indicator applet for Ubuntu offers only that.

6 July 2016

Dekko Is Shaping Up Nicely for Desktop Convergence

The popular e-mail client for Ubuntu on phones and tablets is coming to the desktop.

5 July 2016

How To Try Servo, Mozilla’s Next-Gen Web Engine, on Linux

Nightly builds of the next-gen web rendering engine 'Servo' are now available for Linux and Mac desktops.

4 July 2016

TweetDeck, HipChat and Gmail Added to Franz Messaging Client

The Franz desktop messaging app has received a big update, adding a host of popular web services to its roster.

29 June 2016
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TextSuggest Is an Autocomplete Tool for Linux Desktops

Ever wanted autocomplete on the desktop? Save some keystrokes with this autocomplete and text expansion tool.

20 June 2016
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Audio Tag Editing Features Head to GNOME Music

GNOME Music is a capable music player for the GNOME desktop, but it lacks many of the features that make rival apps like Rhythmbox and Clementine so popular. I might be old school but I still to use […]

19 June 2016
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How to Install VLC 3.0 Nightly On Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

A couple days ago we got a little giddy covering burgeoning support for Chromecast in VLC 3.0. Many of you were equally as excited as us, even though a formal, stable release of VLC 3.0 is still many […]

16 June 2016

Control Fan Speed on Clevo Laptops With This Indicator Applet

'Clevo Indicator' is a small panel-based applet that allows Clevo laptop owners running Ubuntu to monitor and control their CPU fan speed.

13 June 2016
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Get Reddit Inbox Alerts on the Ubuntu Desktop

This nifty Reddit indicator applet for the Ubuntu desktop alerts you to new inbox notifications as and when you receive them.

12 June 2016