More posts about “Apps”

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Logitech G15 tool for Ubuntu feeds Rhythmbox, CPU & more to your keyboard LCD

Owner of the very sick Logitech G15 gaming keyboard? Want to add some neat stats to the LCD? Look in...

20 September 2010
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Steadyflow dowload manager 0.1 released

The first formal release of new minimal download manager Steadyflow is now available for users to download. Version 0.1 of the GTK+ applications sees support for: – Pausing, resuming, and restarting downloads Search/filter box Optional […]

17 September 2010
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Ardesia turns your entire desktop into a touch-friendly sketchpad

Ever wanted to use your desktop as a sketchpad? And by 'use your desktop' I do mean quite literally! A reader by the name of 'Marko' dropped off a tip about the following self-described 'free painting software' that allows you to use your fingers, mouse or graphics tablet to make free-hand annotations on your desktop - no need to stay within the rigid confines of an application window or canvas any longer! Treat your desktop like a chalkboard! This is Ardesia.

16 September 2010
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Steadyflow download manager aims to look good, work better

Ever felt that your desktop has been bereft of a modern and capable download manager? Maia Kozheva felt the same and decided it was time to do something about it... Meet Steadyflow.

13 September 2010
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Kobo Desktop eReader application also available for Ubuntu

Kobo Desktop Application –  a free application from eReading company Kobo that enables users to read, build a digital library, and shop for eBooks directly from their computer – is also available for Ubuntu, we […]

12 September 2010
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Receive Android call, text alerts on your Ubuntu Desktop

Save yourself the embarrassment of missing an important text or phone call when sat gazing at your Ubuntu desktop with the neato 'Android Notifer' application.

10 September 2010
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RSS-Aware puts feed updates on your panel (Indicator-RSS anyone?)

Indicator-RSS? Well, almost! RSS-Aware is a panel only indicator-applet for staying up-to-date with the latest updates from your favourite sites. Download instructions, install details & a pretty picture are behind the 'continue reading' button...

9 September 2010
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Free AutoCAD clone DraftSight coming to Linux

Free professional grade 2D CAD software ‘Draftsight’ is coming to Linux shortly, news that is a massive boon to professional CAD users and students everywhere. The release, due within the next month or two according to […]

9 September 2010
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Use FreeGuide to see TV Listings from your desktop

FreeGuide is an application that displays TV guides right on your desktop. It can be found nestled on the shelves within the Ubuntu Software Centre and whilst not the most glamorous of applications to look at (QT3, boo hiss) it's easy to set up, easy to use but very slow to download listings if you select too many channels. More detailed analysis, screenshots and a one-click install button after the jump.

6 September 2010

Split large files easily in Ubuntu with GNOME Split

Ever needed to upload a large file to an online web service but found yourself constrained by maximum file size limits? The easy way to get around this is to 'split' your file into smaller chunks for uploading. These are then rejoined by the downloadee.

30 August 2010
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Find stray photos by sketching them, seeing results in real-time

You know what picture you want to find – you can see it in your mind! Now if only you could remember what it was called… Naming conventions for digital camera images – and worse […]

29 August 2010
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Darktable photography app hits 0.6.0, gains many new features

A new release of virtual light-table and darkroom application Darktable is available for download. The tool, aimed at photographers, allows you to manage “your digital negatives in a database and lets you view them through a zoomable light-table.” […]

29 August 2010