Chirp is a Simple Electron Twitter Client
I came across a new Electron Twitter client today called Chirp — and I sort of had to write about it. See, I’ve written of my love for Twitter Lite, the social networking site’s new mobile experience...
View ArticleLinux System Utility ‘Stacer’ Updated with Process Monitoring Panel, New Look
A new version Stacer, an open-source system cleaning n’ tune-up tool for Linux desktops, is available to download. Stacer 1.0.7 ships with improved language support, adds in a choice of light or dark...
View ArticleElectron-based Min Web Browser Sees First Update This Year
A new version of the Electron-based Min web-browser is now available to download. Not heard of min? Min is a desktop web-browser offering a unique, minimal UI that keeps out of the way. It has […] This...
View ArticleRepublic Wireless Bring Their ‘Anywhere’ SMS App to Linux
Republic Wireless customers on Linux can send and receive texts from their desktop, as the innovative network has made its 'Anywhere' app available on Linux. This post, Republic Wireless Bring Their...
View ArticleVisual Studio Code Updated with a Slew of New Features
Microsoft has released an update to Visual Studio Code, its open-source code editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. Visual Studio Code 1.14 is a sizeable update to the Electron-based editor, and adds a...
View ArticleSeriously Folks, Electron Apps Aren’t That Bad…
Do you like Electron apps? Chances are you don't. In this post I list reasons why I don't think Electron apps are bad, and why haters should chill. This post, Seriously Folks, Electron Apps Aren’t That...
View ArticleEtcher Image Writer Scores a Sizeable Summer Update
Etcher, the open-source, cross-platform image writing tool, recently scored an update that adds some handy new features and some welcome bug fixes. This post, Etcher Image Writer Scores a Sizeable...
View ArticleAtom, Visual Studio Code Updates Available to Download
Github's Atom text editor and Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VS Code) both have updated versions available to download. This post, Atom, Visual Studio Code Updates Available to Download, was written...
View ArticleThe MusixMatch Desktop Lyrics App Is Available for Linux
This weekend I learnt that the Musixmatch desktop app is available for Linux! Not that Linux users are short of desktop lyrics apps, mind. We’ve written about several before, including ‘Instant...
View ArticleA Linux File Manager Built Using Electron
We’ve written about plenty of Electron apps, from music players to e-mail clients, code editors and chat tools — but the following tool the first Electron file manager we’ve come across! It’s called...
View ArticleTusk Adds Much Needed Features to Evernote Web App
Tusk is a new unofficial and open-source Evernote app for Linux, Mac and Windows that adds extra features to the Evernote web app. This post, Tusk Adds Much Needed Features to Evernote Web App, was...
View ArticleThe Skype Redesign Everyone Hates Is Now Available on Linux
The ‘radical’ redesign of Skype that most of the internet seems to hate is now available on Linux — hurrah! But before you get anxious about upgrading I should say that the redesign is not […] This...
View ArticleUpterm is Part Terminal Emulator, Part IDE
Upterm is billed as a ‘terminal emulator for the 21st century’ — a fairly bold claim. “An IDE in the world of terminals,” claims the Github project page; “Strictly speaking, it’s both a terminal...
View ArticleSignal Finally Gets a Dedicated Desktop App
A new Signal desktop app has been released for Windows, macOS and Linux. It lets users of the secure messaging service chat on their desktops. This post, Signal Finally Gets a Dedicated Desktop App,...
View ArticleAuryo is a Desktop SoundCloud App that Works on Linux
Auyro is a desktop SoundCloud app for Linux, Windows & macOS. It supports Soundcloud features, keyboard shortcuts, and boasts a modern design. This post, Auryo is a Desktop SoundCloud App that...
View ArticleSuper Productivity is a Super Useful To-Do App for Linux, Mac & Windows
Super Productivity is an open-source to-do list and time tracking app with Jira integration. It's available for Windows, macOS and Linux. This post, Super Productivity is a Super Useful To-Do App for...
View ArticleA Terrific Podcast Client with a Terrible Name
Cumulonimbus is a desktop podcast app built with Electron. It's well designed and well featured, and lets you find & subscribe to podcasts listed on iTunes. This post, A Terrific Podcast Client...
View ArticleJoplin is an Open-Source Evernote Alternative
Joplin is an open-source Evernote alternative with apps for Linux, Windows, Mac, Android & iOS. There's also a CLI client, and sync support using OneDrive. This post, Joplin is an Open-Source...
View ArticleLinux Release Roundup: Wine, Soundnode, Etcher + More
The Linux Release Roundup of 2018 includes updates to Windows app compatibility layer WINE, the Etcher USB writer, the desktop Soundcloud app Soundnode, and more. This post, Linux Release Roundup:...
View ArticleHow to Quickly Install Slack on Ubuntu and Other Linux Distros
You can easily install Slack on Ubuntu as a Snap application from the Ubuntu Software app. The popular app lets people chat and collaborate in realtime. This post, How to Quickly Install Slack on...
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