Linux Apps

Looking for new software to install on your Linux machine? We'll highlight the apps worth trying.

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A KDE install for CachyOS
I switched my Linux desktop environment from GNOME, and it’s so much better
KDE

One offers more control, the other is a bit more opinionated.

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Linux Mint 23.2 Zena with terminal open.
I replaced my entire Windows workflow with Linux apps — and only hit one wall

Linux is almost perfect — almost.

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doas neofetch command running on Linux Mint terminal.
I switched from sudo to doas and now my permission rules actually make sense

Less config, less confusion, same power.

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Spotify on Linux Mint 23
I stopped using Snap — Flatpak just works better

The tiny Linux frustrations I blamed on my system were Snap all along.

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Desktop running various apps.
I didn't understand Linux package managers until everything broke — now I have one rule

Rules have exceptions, right?

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The Ghostwriter website.
This distraction-free writing app won’t let you backspace, and I love it

When the editor in you takes up too much space, this cross-platform app is perfect.

Desktop depicting apps.
The 7 Linux apps I install on every fresh system (no terminal required)

These are essential and a must-install for my fresh Linux desktops.

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Asahi Linux on Macbook M1
I put Asahi Linux on my M1 MacBook and it’s surprisingly usable in 2026

Great hardware with some frustrating gaps

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Ollama running locally.
I use Linux for local LLMs and everything is easier than Windows

ChatGPT style in the terminal? Whaaaaat? Yes, it's true. I do it, and so can you.

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Tonfotos Featured
This tiny free app is the best photo organizer you’ve never heard of

Organizing photos is a chore, but not anymore. Hey, that rhymed.

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Using Omakub on Ubuntu
This opinionated desktop setup finally cured my distro-hopping problem

Single-command setup transforms Ubuntu into a ready-to-use workstation.

Using the Ducker tool
This interactive terminal tool makes managing containers actually fun

Streamline Docker workflows with a terminal UI that delights.

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Using the Zelliij multiiplexor
I replaced Tmux, Screen and my entire Terminal Workflow using a single Multiplexer

The terminal finally stopped managing me, and started serving me.

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i3wm running on Linux Mint.
5 programs you need to know about as a Linux user

Linux is more than a backup OS, and these programs prove it.

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A desktop cluttered with apps.
I replaced three productivity apps with built-in Linux tools and didn’t miss them

No need to hunt down special apps. Linux sports a lot of amazing tools out of the box.

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LibreOffice Featured Image
This free app replaced my entire office suite without any learning curve

If you're looking to get rid of another subscription service, this is the way to do it

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Fedora Silverblue running on a computer with Fastfetch open in a terminal
I installed these 6 lightweight Linux tools on a cheap mini PC and turned it into a silent home server

Free tools, low power use, and zero noise—this setup actually holds up.

i3wm running on Linux Mint.
I switched to this tiling window manager and can't go back to normal desktops

This lightweight window manager made my Linux desktop finally click.

Brow6el running on Linux Mint.
I laughed at this terminal browser—until I actually used it

I opened Brow6el as a joke. Ten minutes later, I was wondering why it worked so well.

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Red Star OS running on a computer
I tried out North Korea's leaked OS so you don't have to

Linux, but not open-source.

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