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.

Sayonara – Lightweight Qt Music Player

it aims to be low on system resources, but intent aside does new music app 'Sayonara' have much to sing about? We go hands on to find out.

4 August 2013

How To Create A GIF from Video on Ubuntu With QGifer

If you use Tumblr, Google+, Reddit, Twitter… Okay, let me put it another way: if you use the internet then you’ll know that animated GIFs are a staple of social networks. As GIFs tend to […]

2 August 2013

New Note-taking App ‘Springseed’ Debuts on Ubuntu

Looking for a new, lightweight note-taking app? Say hello to Springseed - a simple, lightweight note-taking tool written in Javascript.

26 July 2013

Linux Twitter Client ‘Birdie’ Refines Look, Adds New Features

Since we last took a look at desktop Twitter app Birdie in March it has come on in leaps and bounds.

16 July 2013

Improved Look, ‘Unread Only’ Feature Added to OMG! Ubuntu! for Android

A native Android sidebar and several reader-requested features are available in the latest update to our Android application.

7 July 2013
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Kingsoft Office Launch English-Language Website

Microsoft Office clone 'Kingsoft Office' has launched an English-language website in a bid to help expand testing of its Linux builds.

4 July 2013

Desktop YouTube App Update Arrives in Ubuntu Software Centre

Minitube 2.1, the latest version of the popular desktop YouTube player, has been added to the Ubuntu Software Center in 13.04.

2 July 2013

MiniTube Adds Account-Free Channel Subscription, Added to Ubuntu Software Centre

Desktop YouTube player MiniTube has been updated with a rather nifty new feature: account-free channel subscriptions.

28 June 2013

Installing and Using Sublime Text In Ubuntu

Sublime Text has gained a massive following since its release over five years ago. If you're looking for extensibility and a modern UI, Sublime Text might just be the editor for you.

23 June 2013

Smuxi IRC App Update Adds Improved Look, New Features

Smuxi, the multi-platform IRC client, has been updated and refreshed with a new look. Read on to see what's new and improved.

23 June 2013

Dual Monitor Brightness Controller for Ubuntu

Ever wanted to control the brightness of your multi monitor setup independently but from the same screen?

17 June 2013

How To Install Compass.app on Ubuntu

Compass.app is a GUI frontend for Compass' command line tool.

15 June 2013