More posts about “utilities”

Resources is a New, Modern System Monitor for Linux

The System Monitor app Ubuntu comes with with does an okay job of letting you monitor system resources and oversee running processes — but it does look dated. Now, dated isn’t always a negative – […]

13 October 2023

Cameractrls is a Neat Webcam Settings App for Linux

Cameractrls is an advanced webcam settings app for Linux desktops that gives you control over your webcam brightness, contrast, resolution, and frame rate.

1 December 2022

FSearch is an ‘Everything Search Engine’ Alternative for Ubuntu

FSearch is a super fast file search tool for Linux desktops inspired by the 'Everything Search Engine' for Windows. Features and install info in this post.

17 November 2021
the elementary OS logo

How to Install Pantheon Tweaks on elementary OS 6

Planning on taking elementary OS 6 for a spin this weekend? If so, there’s a handy third-party tool I want you to keep in mind. See, some Linux distros try to be all things to […]

12 August 2021
popsicle usb writer gtk

Flash ISOs to Multiple USB Sticks on Linux with Popsicle

If you’re looking for an easy way to flash install images to multiple USB sticks in parallel check out Popsicle. This handy tool, which is written in Rust, lets you write an .iso (or other […]

5 August 2020

Stress Testing Your Linux Setup Just Got Easier

Want to stress text your Linux system? Then check out GTKStressTest, a new open-source app designed specifically for the task. The goal of GTKStressTesting (GST) is to put everything you need to know about your […]

27 January 2020

Peek, the GIF Screen Recorder for Linux, Has Been Updated

Peek is one of my favourite bits of software. I don't use it often but when I do use it, I always appreciate how perfectly formed it is.

24 September 2019
Stacer system optimiser on ubuntu 17.10

Spring Clean with Stacer, a System Optimizer tool for Linux

Stacer is a system optimizer and cleaner tool for Linux desktops like Ubuntu. Learn more about its features and how to install Stacer on Ubuntu.

15 May 2019
draw on screen linux is a gnome extension

Draw On Your Screen with this Neat GNOME Shell Extension

Draw on your Screen with the well named 'Draw on Your Screen' extension for GNOME Shell. It lets you write text and draw over the Ubuntu Linux desktop.

22 March 2019
Easy Imgur uploading in Ubuntu

Check MD5/SHA256 Hashes in Ubuntu With This GUI tool

Ever needed to check a hash against an .iso or other download but felt put off by using the terminal to do it? Here’s a simple GUI utility for doing so by the name of […]

31 August 2010