Archive for the ‘Applications’ Category

Linux Desktop Audio Applications

Posted on: December 13th, 2011 by No Comments

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Now for a look at all of the available audio software for the Linux desktop. Here you can find several audio players, audio recorders, digital equalizer’s and DJ software. Please comment below if you have any audio software that you think should be added to the list.

High Quality Media Players

The selection of media players for Linux is also growing, and there are several full featured players to try. Some players will even automatically manage your album artwork.

Linux Desktop Video Applications

Posted on: December 12th, 2011 by No Comments

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There are several applications available for the Linux desktop related to video editing and video recording. This is a short list of some of the best video players and video converters for the Linux desktop.

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Please comment if you would like other items added to the list, or if you have any other good video software you think users should know about. We are always looking for more of the best applications.

More Linux Applications

Posted on: December 11th, 2011 by No Comments

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Linux has many tools, accessories and utilities that most users will eventually find useful. Here is a look at some most popular Linux utilities that you can download and use for free. As always, Linux has everything you need to switch from your current operating system.

Extra Tools

Please feel free to comment if you would like additional applications added to the list. We will keep adding more frequently as well. Here are all of the extra goodies that users may find helpful.

Network Analysis With Wireshark

Posted on: December 5th, 2011 by No Comments

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Wireshark is a tool that all network administrators should have. Wireshark is an advanced network packet analyzer that will give you a range of information about your network.

Wireshark Details

Use Wireshark to troubleshoot problems with your network, or examine security problems. The main Wireshark view shows packet sources, destinations, protocols, and details. Today you can download Wireshark for Linux, Unix, or Windows.

Puddletag The Best ID3 Tag Editor

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011 by 3 Comments

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After a long and agonising search for the greatest ID3 tag editor for my Linux System Puddletag takes the throne. This powerful ID3 tag editor is better than the rest for many reasons. This excellent program just fixed my entire library of over 10,000 ID3 tags in under 3 hours.

Puddletag Info

Puddletag works with a highly customizable spreadsheet style interface allowing you to edit many ID3 tags at once. Many tag editors don’t work half as well for bulk operations.

Muon Software Center For Kubuntu

Posted on: December 3rd, 2011 by 3 Comments

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The release for Kubuntu 11.10 features the introduction of the Muon software center and the Muon package manager as the primary sources for new software. The Muon software center can be conveniently used to install software bundles, or read reviews on all the available applications.

Additional Features

The Muon software center also offers exceptional search functions which make finding the right packages fast and easy. So for everyone looking for more details here is a closer look at the Muon software center.

DataKiosk MySQL Data Entry Tool

Posted on: November 26th, 2011 by No Comments

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OK everyone, here is another useful application from my arsenal of favorites. DadaKiosk is a complete database interface tool that can be used with standard SQL databases.

About DataKiosk

You can even customize DataKiosk to work better with your SQL database, and use the convenient wizards to help you. DataKiosk is packed with features, so manage your SQL databases without the hassle.

Fade Application Volume In And Out With Ear Candy

Posted on: November 26th, 2011 by No Comments

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With Ear Candy you can fade application volume in or out based on profiles and window focus. You can even automatically fade your audio when you receive a Skype call. You can also fade out music when videos are playing.

Ear Candy Features

Ear Candy will also reset your application volumes to their original levels after exiting. So take control of your audio and let it automatically function as you want it to.

Unleash Your Inner Artist With Inkscape

Posted on: November 24th, 2011 by No Comments

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Inkscape is the flawless graphic design tool that will bring out the artist in you. With Inkscape you can create website graphics, animations, logos, drawings and other works of art.

SVG Graphics

Inkscape uses scalable vector graphics SVG along with W3C to offer the best possible user experience. These graphics are optimised for the internet, and graphics can be scaled to any size. Creating of simple shapes or fancy text is not very difficult.

Mozilla Firefox Web Browser Personas

Posted on: November 20th, 2011 by No Comments

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Most Firefox users are unfamiliar with the personas feature. You can download new personas or new themes for your Mozilla Firefox web browser. Most of these personas have been created by members of the community.

Customizing Firefox

Adding a new persona will change the look of your toolbars, displaying a cool background image. New amazing personas are frequently being created. You can also try downloading alternative themes for the Firefox web browser.