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.

Native Spotify for Linux Client Updated With New Dark Design

Spotify for Linux has been updated with the same flatter, darker design that the streaming service brought to its apps on other platforms last month.

20 May 2014

Caffeine Stops Ubuntu Lock Screen Kicking In During Fullscreen Apps

The sleep/screensaver inhibitor Caffeine has brewed a new release — but long time fans of it may find the new flavour takes some getting used to.

19 May 2014

How To Install ‘California’ Calendar App in Ubuntu 14.04

Want to install Yorba's new calendar app 'California' on Ubuntu? You can; the non-profit has added builds for Ubuntu 14.04 to its daily PPA.

18 May 2014
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Intel Adds Ubuntu 14.04 Support to Linux Graphics Driver Installer

Intel's handy GPU driver installer for Linux has been updated to support Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

16 May 2014
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How To Use WhatsApp Rival ‘Telegram’ on Ubuntu Desktop

With some 35 million monthly users, cross-platform open-source messaging service Telegram is fast living up to its claim of being a fully-fledged alternative to WhatsApp.

2 May 2014

Mozilla Firefox 29 Released With Brand New Look

Mozilla has issued the latest update to their Firefox browser, and unlike most recent releases this one packs some very significant changes.

29 April 2014

Get a Classic Desktop in Ubuntu 14.04 with GNOME Flashback Session

Migrating from Ubuntu 12.04 LTS to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS brings a number of great benefits, but sometimes all you need is a familiar face. Here's how to get a two panel GNOME desktop in Ubuntu 14.04.

28 April 2014

GNOME GSoC Project Will Build Desktop Ebook Reader

Bookworms rejoice: plans for a new eBook reader for the GNOME desktop have been announced by developer Marta Milaković.

28 April 2014
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Easily Change Color of Folder Icons in Ubuntu With This Tool

If you ever fancy retooling your home folder to look like a rainbow, Folder Color lets you change colors ad-hoc with a right-click menu.

25 April 2014
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Steam for Linux Updated with ‘Ubuntu 14.04 Compatibility’

An updated version of the Steam desktop client has been released featuring a number of improvements, including Ubuntu 14.04 LTS support.

23 April 2014
The MugShot Application in Xubuntu

Xubuntu’s New Mugshot App — Just What Is It For?

Among the tweaks and improvements in Xubuntu 14.04 LTS is a new app called Mugshot. But what is it?

23 April 2014

Yorba Working on New Calendar App for Linux — It’s About Time Someone Did

Windows, Mac, iOS, Android... All of them come pre-loaded with a calendar application right out the box. But Ubuntu? No, Ubuntu doesn't.

22 April 2014