Category: Apps
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Introducing the New App that Simplifies Converting Text Documents on Ubuntu
Converting documents on Ubuntu can be achieved easily and quickly using the desktop application Morphosis. Morphosis, a desktop application developed with Python and GTK4/libadwaita, utilizes the capabilities of Pandoc, a robust command-line document converter available for Windows, macOS, Linux, complemented by WebkitGTK. While Pandoc is a potent tool, not everyone is at ease using command-line…
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Introducing Plattenalbum: A Modern-Looking MPD Client for Linux Users
This week I stumbled upon Plattenalbum, a contemporary GTK4/libadwaita frontend for the Music Player Daemon (MPD). MPD continues to be a favored method for making music accessible on various devices that is stored on a server or computer, with efficient, user-friendly frontend clients being an essential aspect for both mobile and desktop devices. The Plattenalbum…
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Collector: The Linux Parallel to Mac’s DropOver
If you’re seeking a method to copy files on Linux more effectively, don’t miss the new GTK/libadwaita application, termed Collector. Collector serves as a temporary storage area where you can drag and drop files, paste clipboard contents and internet image links, and so forth. You have the leisure to gather content, as well as preview…
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How to Use Reco for Recording System Audio & Microphone in Ubuntu
Looking to record system sounds and your microphone at the same time on Ubuntu, and save it to a single audio file? Reco is a free, open-source audio recording app for Linux, written in Vala and GTK. Although it’s designed for elementary OS it works well on Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, and doesn’t look…
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Introducing Varia: The Brand New Download Manager for Linux Users
Varia is a new, open-source download manager for Linux based on Aria2, a powerful command-line download utility. As the user interface is built with GTK 4 and libadwaita, Varia looks perfectly in-keeping with other modern GTK apps Ubuntu offers: Image of Varia’s first release running in Fedora 39 Of course, it’s 2023 and we all…
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How to Use GDM Settings for Customizing Your Ubuntu Login Screen
Ubuntu, like other Linux distributions, utilizes the GNOME Display Manager (GDM) as its default display manager, commonly referred to as the login screen. To customize the Ubuntu login screen, including setting a different theme, changing the login screen background image or color, or enabling night light for the login screen, the third-party tool, GDM Settings…