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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Nightingale Preview Release – Songbird Sings Again

A new development release of music player ‘Nightingale’ has been made available for download. Songbird fork Nightingale was born after the former dropped official support for the Linux platform – a move that, it’s fair […]

20 December 2011
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Juk – Lightweight Qt Music Player for KDE

Lightweight music players are two a penny under GNOME but for Kubuntu? Not so much. Juk is a lightweight Qt music player that puts less of a stress on system resources than Kubuntu’s default Amarok. […]

16 December 2011

Ubuntu Tweak Readies New Release

Popular third-party ubuntu utility 'Ubuntu Tweak' has been quiet for the last fews month - but with good reason. The developer behind the once 'must-have' application has been tailoring the tool for use with Ubuntu updated Unity interface and feature set.

14 December 2011

Nuvola Music Player Hits Beta, Adds Grooveshark, Hype Machine Support + More

A new beta release of Linux music player Nuvola, with Grooveshark and Hypermachine integration, is available for testing.

12 December 2011
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Unity Tweak Tool ‘MyUnity’ Gets New Look, Coming to Ubuntu Software Centre

Ubuntu unity customization app 'MyUnity' has been updated with a revamped interface. The application provides a user-friendly way to adjust, tweak and customize part of the Unity desktop.

11 December 2011
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Spotify on Linux Works for Free Accounts, Offers 15 Million Tracks

Chances are you've heard of music streaming service Spotify. With 15 million tracks available to listen to whenever you want including on Linux desktops.

9 December 2011

MemoryOwl HD – A Memory Game That’s Better Than Those You Remember

Being the owner of a pretty poor short-term memory I wasn't too excited to see a game called 'Memory Owl' land in my review queue. But after playing it for a while I have to say: Memory Owl HD is pretty damn memorable for a number of reasons.

9 December 2011

Getting the Most from Marlin File Browser; Plus See What’s New

Marlin is a sleek, fast and sexy Nautilus alternative. Just over a week ago we told you How to Install Marlin File Browser in Ubuntu 11.10. Since then Marlin has been updated with a handful of additional changes - some which might tempt the more reluctant into giving it a try.

8 December 2011
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Unity Integration for jDownloader Shows Speed, Progress on Unity Launcher

Add some Unity integration to handy, but ugly, multi-host download manager Jdownloader with this Unity Launcher applet.

8 December 2011
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Help Test a Pirate Bay Scope & Torrent Lens in Ubuntu

Ever wanted to search The Pirate Bay and grab a .torrent without opening a browser window? Now you can using a combo of 'Unity Scope Piratebay' and the 'Torrent Lens'. Read on for more information and those all important install instructions.

5 December 2011
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New Release of Twitter App Turpial Now Available for Ubuntu Users

The latest stable release of Linux Twitter client Turpial is now available to install in Ubuntu. The python application, which also supports the Identi.ca service, has been updated with a small, but welcome, set of new features and improvements. Read on for what's new in the app, and how to get install it in Ubuntu 10.04 through 12.04.

5 December 2011
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Unity Cities Scope Adds Windspeed & Fahrenheit Data to Dash

An update to the 'Unity Cities Scope' has added wind speed and Fahrenheit to its roster of location-based stats. Windspeed is displayed in both 'km/h' (Kilometers per hour) and 'mph' (miles per hour). Temperature is now displayed in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.

4 December 2011