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Monday 7 September 2015

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Best Free File Compression Software for Windows

A file compression software would allow you to compress one or more files into a smaller file to save space and to shorten the time to upload and download the files. Compression tools are very useful and very handy with its modern graphical interfaces and drag and drop capabilities. Winzip is one of the most popular compression software. However, it is not free. Hence, we created a list of free Top 5 compression utilities that you can use if paying is not an option for you.

1. 7-Zip

7-Zip is probably the leading free file compression software for Windows with its amazing ability to shrink files on the fly. It has advanced functionalities that include the capacity to produce solid and self-extracting archives as well as to modify password protection and compression level. Albeit it has a minimalistic interface, it is easy to understand and operate. 7-Zip supports 7z, ZIP, CAB, RAR, ARJ, GZIP, BZIP2, Z, TAR, CPIO, RPM, and DEB. For a free software, the performance is close to perfection.

  • Our Rating: 5 Stars
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  • Pros: easy to install; excellent performance; provides error messages; functionality to uncompress from several embedded files; great archive utility
  • Cons: minimalistic interface
  • OS: Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Server 2008/NT (Supports 32-bit and 64-bit)

2. IZArc

IZArc is one of the best file compression software out there which is compatible with a huge number of archive formats such as ISO, 7-zip, black hole, TAR and many others. It can also convert and save to 12 different formats and has a similar interface with WinZip.

3. PeaZip

PeaZip is packed with features that are great for the experts while also giving a user friendly interface to novice users with its drag and drop functions. It has a WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) platform that is so easy to navigate. Peazip currently provides three types of installer including a portable one.

4. ZipGenius

ZipGenius is another great compression software that provides a lot of functionalities such as being able to add your signature and contact information to any zip file you create. It also offers encryption,  antivirus scanner support, download time calculator, disk spanning and a lot more. It also offers a multi functioning plug-in support and is available in several languages.

5. Hamster Free Zip Archiver

Hamster compression software has a colorful interface with vividly labeled buttons that will make navigating a breeze. It has a clear guide on how to add files by dragging, dropping or browsing. It has a great functionality to right-click a file and choosing the zip options directly from the context menu.
Five Best File Compression ToolsClick to viewWhether you've been sent a simple ZIP archive, you need to create and share your own compressed files, or you're staring down the barrel of some obscure archive format you've never seen before, having the right file compression application in your corner is a must. Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite file compression tool, and over 500 comments later, we're back with the five most popular answers. Read on for a closer look at the five best file compression tools, then get ready to punch the chad for the app you like best. 

7-Zip (Windows/Linux, Free)

Five Best File Compression Tools7-Zip is a free, open-source file archive utility with a spare interface but powerful feature set. With support for most popular compression formats (and quite a few not-so-popular), this lightweight, open source option does the job quickly and without fuss. While some 7-Zip users complain about its spare interface, others are happy with 7-Zip's no-nonsense approach and fast operation.

IZArc (Windows, Freeware)

Five Best File Compression ToolsIZArc is the compression tool that may take home the prize for most-supported read and write formats for this Hive Five. IZArc is also the only featured archiver apart from PeaZip that distributes a portable version on their web site (though third parties have made other apps portable—like 7-Zip Portable). Users go for IZArc for its attractive interface and its low pricetag. IZArc is freeware, but donations are accepted.

WinRAR (Windows, Shareware)

Five Best File Compression ToolsWinRAR is a powerful file compression and decompression tool that's been around since 1993. As the first result in a Google search for RAR, it's probably the first option most of us stumbled onto when we ran into our first RAR file. That said, WinRAR supports a wide range of formats. It's also one of the few archivers capable of writing RAR archives—though overall it's limited to creating only RARs or ZIPs. WinRAR costs a pretty steep $29 for a license, but several users are happy to suffer through the nag screens to avoid the cost.

PeaZip (Windows and Linux, Free)

Five Best File Compression ToolsPeaZip is a free and open-source archive manager that supports a boatload of formats. Unlike its open-source sister, 7-Zip, PeaZip also has a very attractive interface, from the main application interface down to the desktop icons it uses when you set it as your default compression tool. Like IZArc, it's also available in a portable version—so even if you don't go with it for your default, it's worth tossing on your thumb drive just in case you need a little compression on the road.

The Unarchiver (Mac OS X, Freeware)

Five Best File Compression ToolsThe Unarchiver is the built-in default file compression utility for Mac OS X. Unlike Windows, which only supports the ZIP format out-of-the-box, The Unarchiver handles most major formats. The catch: The Unarchiver is a read-only application, so if you're on a Mac and you want to write to more obscure archive types than ZIP, you may need to add an extra tool to your arsenal. Most OS X users, however, are happy to stick with The Unarchiver for all their decompression needs.
Now that you've seen the best, it's voting time. This week's honorable mentions go out to jZip and ALZip. Whether or not your app of choice made the short list, let's hear more about it in the comments.
             
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Top Best Windows Secure File Deletion Software

Are you looking for free and effective secure file deletion software to delete your files permanently? We have tried and tested several deletion software and based on our experience and reviews, here are the Top 5 Windows Secure file deletion software that you can use to delete your files permanently.







1. CCleaner

This is one of best file shredders available that thoroughly cleans several places where possible data are still stored. It erases data where you would normally find it difficult to locate and erase on your own. It also erases traces of your online activities and contains a featured-packed registry cleaner that runs really fast and doesn’t contain spyware or adware.

2. Eraser

Eraser is one of the popular free and secure file deletion soft wares for windows. It is designed to delete files permanently from your disk and allows you to totally eradicate all the sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it multiple times. This software will also prevent any attempt of retrieval with the use of disk maintenance and undelete utility. Eraser also comes with a flexible and customizable scheduler to ensure that your system memory is overwritten from time to time to avoid data thefts.

3. Darik’s Boot and Nuke (DBAN)

Darik’s Boot and Nuke is a boot disk that that securely deletes any contents of any hard disk. It is ideal for bulk or emergency data destruction as it can automatically wipe away the contents of any detected hard disk without a trace. This is the ultimate shredder.

4. File Shredder

This is also a reliable source of secure file deletion that will completely erase files from your hard drive. It has a user-friendly interface that even the most novice will understand. It has the functionality to let you browse and choose which files you want deleted. You can also choose 5 options for shredding algorithms and it performs its tasks very quickly.

5. Prevent Restore

Prevent restore comes with a wizard that will make installation a breeze. It also ensures permanent deletion of files that can no longer be restored unless the space marked by windows is not overwritten.
             
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Top 5 Best Free Alarm Clock Software for Windows


If you are a busy person and wanted a convenient way of being reminded of an appointment or to basically just wake you up from your sleep, the alarm clock software for Windows is your best solution. With  the plethora of available alarm clocks on the internet, we have reviewed some and come up with a list of FREE Top 7 alarm clock software for Windows that you can immediately download and use to your purpose.


1. Alarm Clock

It’s a straightforward and simple program that will provide you with a total of eight alarms for each day of the week and an additional one-time alarm that can be used at any time. You can choose an MP3 or WAV file for the alarm sound; otherwise it will default to the old-school bell option. If you need a solid and simple alarm clock program then this is the perfect one for you.

2. Free Desktop Clock

The Free Desktop clock offers more attractive interface and customizable clock settings to perform several functions such as using a transparent background, load at start up, use 12-hour format, among other things. It has a variety of skins to choose from to spice up the look and feel of your alarm clock.

3. Cool timer

Cool timer live up to its hype as one of the coolest alarm clocks with a free 99-hour timer with countdown and stopwatch functions. It plays MP3, WAV and MIDI sound file as an alarm and also provides a scrolling message to display your purpose of setting the timer. It is a simple and straightforward tool with a cool and customizable interface that is very handy and reliable.

4. Free Alarm Clock

Free Alarm Clock has a user-friendly interface that is simple and yet attractive; It has great alarm functions to loop, snooze, turn on the monitor and wake up the computer from sleep mode. Alarm sounds can also be customized with user’s own audio files as well as built-in options of 11 sounds. It also provides an online help file to explain its features, albeit the whole program is very easy to understand and operate without using a manual.

5. Multilingual Speaking Clock

If you want a clock that announces the time in different languages then you should go for multilingual speaking clock. This simple and straightforward program will effectively remind you of the time in your own native language. It is a simple digital clock with black numbers on a gray background. The alarm setting is so simple and easy to set up. This is the best way for anyone seeking out a free speaking clock that reminds you what time is it.





             

Monday 10 August 2015

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Best Software and Apps for Home Decoration


few centuries ago, we used to focus on buying a house that has enough space and is structured in a way that allows us to live together with our families in a comfortable place. Nowadays, the focus has moved from basic needs to much more complex ones – we need our homes to look perfect, we try to improve them every day, we care about the art behind our furniture and want to send a message through the accessories we use.
No matter if you choose to ask a specialist for some help or you prefer to use your own creativity and skills, decorating your house will always be lots of fun. However, everyone needs a little bit of inspiration to make sure that the result will be perfect. We recommend using a few apps that suit your needs, and the following list is here to offer some idea of tools to choose from.
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MyDeco 3D Room Planner

No matter if you want to use existing plans or load your own, this program will let you add doors, walls, windows and many others from the gallery. Choosing the models and colors that you like, you can see how any room in the house would look in 3D.
This will allow you to get an idea of what you’d like to do before you get started and buy your furniture or accessories. The greatest thing about My Deco 3D Room Planner is that it is free and can be used directly on your PC, laptop or tablet if you use Windows or Mac.

Design My Room

A much more realistic tool to use when designing your favorite room is called Design My Room. This one lets you choose from a wide variety of ceiling, flooring and furniture – you can select different colors, models and patterns. Once you’re finished making it look the way you want, you can also print or email the results and save your project.
Design My Room is a free tool that can be used on any PC or laptop. It doesn’t come with any mobile apps for now, but it can be opened directly into the browser on any device with a good broadband connection and a large enough screen. By letting you choose between bedrooms, kitchens, livingrooms and many others, this program also shows you different styles that vary from casual to traditional or eclectic.

IKEA Home Planner

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Similar to the previous programs, but only focused on IKEA products, this planner is free to use directly in your web browser. It lets you select out of a large database of chairs, beds, tablets, bookshelves and many others to add to a room that you’ll see in 3D.
You can move the camera around, zoom in and out to see more of the room and the measurements, as well as available colors for each product will be shown to the left. This is a tool to use in your browser, and you’ll only need a good internet connection and Windows XP or Mac OS X 10.6/higher.

The Home Renovator

Did you ever dream of entirely renovating your house? Many people want to change the feel of a room or gain more free space by changing their furniture and replace a few things with smaller accessories. However, for those of you who want a complete change, The Home Renovator might be the best tool you can get.
It is also free and can be used on mostly any PC or Mac. Launched by Drywall, this tool will let you all the measurements of your room and answer a couple of questions about the ceiling type and furniture you want to use. By adapting the offer to your specific needs and requirements, this is an amazing source of inspiration that you can access here.

Homestyler

The Youtube video above summarizes everything that you can do using this tool. Launched by Autodesk, this one can be used on your PC or Mac, but it also comes with mobile apps. There’s one for iOS and another one for Android, but more applications are expected to be available soon.
By taking a photo of your own room, you can see it in 3D and start changing various aspects, such as ceiling, furniture, mirrors, flooring, etc. You’ll have plenty of items to choose from, and you can also get inspired by browsing through the existing pics, comment and like them just as you’d do on a social media network.

Sweet Home 3D

Your home, sweet home is now much more than just a dream you wanted to make reality. This is now possible thanks to a program called Sweet Home 3D. It’s an online software, and you can use it on any computer that uses Mac or Windows. It is a free one that you can use by only creating an account.
This way, all of your projects will be automatically saved to your profile. Sweet Home 3Dcomes with a furniture catalog, a floor plan that shows you all details in 2D, a 3D pane option and an area where you can see the details of each piece of furniture – measurements, colors, etc. By switching from one mode to the other, you can see the room from different angles and make better decisions before chancing the look of your home.

Houzz

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If you didn’t hear of Houzz yet, then you should definitely give it a try and take a look at their website. This is a free app that can be used on iOS and Android as long as you have version 7.0 of the first one or version 2.3 of the second one.
To put it shortly, Houzz comes with plenty of ideas and photos that will inspire you. They are organized into categories, so it’s pretty easy to look exactly for what you want, and the keywords will also guide you a lot. This one can be downloaded from iTunes or Google Play, where you can also find out a lot more about its features.
             

Saturday 13 June 2015

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Cool Instagram Tips And Tricks

Cool Instagram Tips And Tricks

1. Save Original Instagram Photos

Most of the applications that help us to share media, do so by compressing our images. Even though this is in the best interest of users as compressed images lead to less data usage, a simple fact is that some people don’t wish to part with their high quality images. The easy way out that Instagram found for its users is to save their original images. This is an option that Instagram provides in the option menu.
To access this option, all you need to do is to open your Instagram account and go to your profile, and in your profile tap on the three dots that symbolize options on the top right.

Save Original Instagram Photos 1

Upon clicking you’ll see a lot of options, but if you look for the option that says Save original photos, then you would be able to keep with you the original high quality photos that you clicked on your mobile device.

2. Keeping Your Instagram Account Private

Not everyone on Instagram is open to showing their pictures to random people on the internet, but when you create an Instagram account, you go on to publicly share every possible photo that you post.
Instagram addresses this issue with an option that helps user to keep their account private. What it’ll do is that it will leave you in charge of the people who’ll then be allowed to follow you. But as we know, when our account is not private, practically any possible person can start following us. So, making your account private would be the best deal if you don’t wish random people to follow you and stalk your profile.

Keeping Your Instagram Account Private
To turn your account to private, you’ll again need to go to the options menu through your profile page on the mobile app, and then turn on the option that says Private Account.

3. Saving Data While Using Instagram

Are you one of those who are always low on data? Or maybe you wish to use Instagram without feeling guilty about the amount of data that is sucked by the app. A good solution to these issues is the option option of using less data that Instagram provides. For this, you’ll need to go to the options menu and then tap on Cellular Data use.
Tapping on cellular data use will provide you the option that says Use Less Data. Tap on this option for efficient data usage.

Saving Data While Using Instagram

4. Adding Hashtags After Posting The Photo

A lot of times it happens that we forget to put the hashtags that we intended to put in our posts. Instagram does not allow us to edit what we have written in our posts like Facebook does, so instead of worrying over the hashtag that you missed, what you can do is that you can post those required hashtags in a comment below your post. They’ll work in the same way as your hashtag in the description works.

Adding Hashtags After Posting The Photo
As you can see, hashtags are there in the comments section in the image above.

5. Geo-tagging In Instagram

It is rare that we forget the place where we clicked a picture, but if you have people asking you the same again and again, then what you can do is that you can geo-tag the images that you post. Geo-tagging is nothing but a way to tag the picture with the place where you clicked it.
For this, whenever you share a photo, just select the option that says Add to Photo Map, and your image will be saved to the photo map and you and others will then be able to see the place where your picture was clicked.

Geo-tagging In Instagram

6. Linking Your Instagram Account to Other Social Media Accounts

Instagram allows you to link a number of social media accounts, so that you can share your posts straightaway with your loved ones or with your followers.

Linking Your Instagram Account
The accounts that one is allowed to link with Instagram include Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, Flickr and VKontakte. These are the accounts that are available on an android device, other OS may allow to link some different set of accounts.

7. Removing A Tag on Instagram

Many of us get tagged by our friends in silly images, and these pictures show up on our tagged page, Instagram has a solution to cope with this issue as well, but for this, you would first need to go to the image that you are tagged in. Once you have opened the image, tap on 3 dot button symbol (symbolizing options) on the bottom right, upon clicking, you’ll see an option that says Photo Options, click on it and you’ll see further options. Now at the last stage, you’ll need to look for the option that says Remove Tag, press it to straightaway remove the tag from that photo.

Removing A Tag on Instagram

8. Removing Tagged Instagram Images From Photos of You

What happens if we have an unnecessary tag and we want to remove it from our profile, i.e. from the area where Photos of You are shown, but a small catch in this case is that you cannot remove the tag as you don’t want your friend to feel bad?

Removing A Tag on Instagram
A way to do this is by first going to the options in the tagged photo, and then tapping on Photo Options. At the last stage, we’ll see the option of selecting whether we want to keep the photo in Photos of You or not. If you decide not to check it, the particular photo will be removed from Photos of You, but the tag will stay intact.

9. Sending Instagram Photos Privately to Your Friends

Instagram also works as a messaging service for photos and videos, for instance, if you wish to send images directly to certain friends of yours, then you can use Instagram direct. For opening Instagram direct, you first need to go to the home option that you have on the main screen of the Instagram, and then you’ll need to tap on a drawer like image on the top right corner, pressing it will open Instagram direct.

Sending Instagram Photos Privately to Your Friends

10. Use Instagram As Photo Editor

Instagram can also be used as a photo editor; all you need to do is put your phone on flight mode and then click pictures using Instagram, edit them and publish them. An error will come up saying that the upload failed, but in your gallery you’ll be able to find the edited images.
                 Use Instagram As Photo Editor

11. Print Your Instagram Photos on A Poster

You can get your Instagram photos printed on a poster, all you need to do is to visit myyearprinted.com, and click on Connect with Instagram.
Upon clicking on Connect with Instagram and then upon authenticating, you’ll be asked to select the users whose pictures you would want to have on a poster. Clicking on any of the users would display all the pictures posted by that user in a specified time frame. Now you’ll be asked to select the images from the images provided on the screen, so that they can be added to your poster. If you don’t select any image, all the images presented to you on the page will appear on the poster.

Print Your Instagram Photos on A Poster
The final step is to select the size of your poster, and to order it by paying a specific amount.

12. Combine Multiple Instagram Photos into A Single Image/ Make A collage

Guys at Instagram must have seen the craze that people have with making collages, and thus they came up with another app called Layout. This app allows you to put a number of pictures in a single image, or in other words, allows you to make a collage. Just download this app to let the magic unfold.
First of all you would need to select the images, next up you’ll need to decide a layout for them, and finally you would be given the option to make edits namely mirror, replace and flip. You can then share the picture wherever you want.

Combine Multiple Instagram Photos
Note: One should keep in mind that Layout app is not Instagram specific, so you can use it for other images on your phone as well. Also, the app has recently been made available to Android platform.
Availability: Android , iOS 

13. Create Amazing Time Lapse Instagram Videos

Hyperlapse is another application by Instagram which is currently available only for iOS, it allows a user to create beautiful time lapse videos. The speed of the video can be adjusted and the best part about this application is that it stabilizes the time lapse video that one makes, so one can get really beautiful without using a tripod or a professional photographic equipment.

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14. Discover The Best Content on Instagram

An app which does the above mentioned thing like a charm is Huntgram. As of now, Huntgram is available only for iOS. What it does is that it helps you to tailor fit your Instagram feed according to the country, category, hashtag and many other preferences.

Huntgram 
For instance, you can also filter pictures and users from each country, moreover, different categories section features topics like Animals, Art, Nature, Architecture, Animals and many more. You can also look for the most influential users on Instagram using this application. Its publisher mentions that Huntgram is an application that can help you find what you want in a fast and easy manner, and it is quite evident from the description that the words of publisher are what this app stands by.

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Best Linux Apps For 2015

 

Best Linux Apps For 2015

For Web Development

1. Eclipse

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Eclipse is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) that works on OS X and Windows as well, thanks to being built on Java. It relies on plugins to provide support for many programming languages, including Python, C++, Ruby, Scala and Clojure. This extensibility makes it possible for programmers to customize Eclipse according to their skills, needs and projects they’re working on.
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2. LightTable

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LightTable is a modern-looking advanced code editor with more than 100 plugins available. It supports several programming and scripting languages, and the feature that sets it apart from other, similar apps is the instant feedback option. This feature helps you evaluate your code as you’re working on it, so it’s easier to catch mistakes and learn new functions.
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3. Code::Blocks

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Code::Blocks is a development environment for C, C++ and Fortran. It’s also cross-platform, and supports several different compilers, code folding and completion. Among other useful features, Code::Blocks offers a tabbed interface, a hex editor and a GUI designer module to help you create application interfaces.
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4. Brackets

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Brackets is a beautiful and lightweight text editor primarily used for HTML and CSS scripting. It supports all the features that modern text editors have, like automatic indentation, code folding, themes and countless plugins. There’s also a live preview mode which is great for web development, as it lets you see the changes on your website on-the-fly, in your browser.

5. Aptana Studio

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Aptana Studio is based on Eclipse, but it’s focused on the development of web applications. With plugins, it’s possible to create Adobe AIR and iPhone applications with Aptana. It features a helpful Code Assist functionality, a built-in terminal and integration with Git for better version control.

For Communication

6. Pidgin

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Pidgin is the favorite instant messenger of many Linux users, and for a good reason. With support for all the popular chat protocols – Gtalk, IRC, Yahoo, ICQ, XMPP – and others (like Facebook) available via official and third-party plugins, who wouldn’t love Pidgin? It also works on Windows, and has many cool features, like custom emoticons, “Now Playing” status messages, different types of notifications, and buddy grouping and filtering.

7. Telegram

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Telegram is a relatively new player on the instant messaging scene, and it has the advantage over Pidgin (and many others) in that it supports almost all platforms (OS X and iOS, Android, Linux, Windows and Windows Phones). It’s focused on privacy and security, so it encrypts all messages and even lets them self-destruct if the users want that. All your chats are kept in sync across devices, and you can use Telegram to send files to groups of up to 200 friends.

8. Claws Mail

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Claws is an email client perfect for users who seek simplicity and stability. With its uncluttered interface and many useful features (multiple account support; email filtering, folders and labels; threaded conversations; email scheduling; integrated address book; anti-phishing measures…), Claws is a great alternative to Thunderbird, which many uses often describe as bloated.

9. Choqok

There aren’t many Twitter clients for Linux, or at least not many that work and have all the features that a power-user would require. Choqok is an exception: a feature-packed yet easy to use Twitter client with support for multiple accounts, notifications, Twitter lists, image and video previews, URL shortening, and filtering/hiding Tweets from your timeline.

10. Jitsi

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Jitsi is proof that there are powerful Skype alternatives for Linux. It’s a full-fledged communication center with support for Google Talk, Facebook chat, Yahoo, ICQ and XMPP, but that’s not all. You can use Jitsi for audio and video calls, conference calls, desktop streaming and group chats. It supports encrypted conversations, file transfer, call recording, notifications and more.

For Internet

11. Firefox

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Firefox is the default browser on many Linux distributions, and there are hundreds of extensions that let you change its appearance and functionality. It’s a great browser for all types of users because it’s easy to personalize. The growing amount of users worldwide should convince you to try it, if you haven’t done so yet.

12. SpiderOak

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Backups are extremely important, yet people put them off and perceive them as a hassle. SpiderOak is a secure way to automate online backups. A free account gets you 2 GB of cloud storage, and you can install the client on your computer as well as mobile devices, and keep everything synchronized. You can backup only selected folders, define schedules, and password-protect files which you want to share with others.

13. qBitTorrent

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qBitTorrent is often described as the closest Linux alternative to utorrent. It’s lightweight with a nice interface, and has all the features you need: from integrated search, DHT and peer exchange support, encryption and port forwarding to bandwidth scheduling, IP filtering and download queues.

14. TeamViewer

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TeamViewer is not an open-source application, but it’s on this list because it has a Linux version and because many new Linux users rely on it when they get stuck with a software problem. It’s an application for remote desktop control that lets another user access and administer your system. However, it can also be used for online meetings and direct file transfer between computers.

15. uget

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Sometimes you can’t download everything from torrents, and you don’t want to keep your browser running all the time. Then you need a download manager, and uget is a fantastic one that works on Linux, Android and Windows. It lets you queue, schedule and categorize downloads, and most importantly, supports download resuming. Uget offers even more than that, but it manages to stay lightweight and simple to use, which is really commendable.

For Security

16. Tor

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We might pretend we don’t care or console ourselves by thinking we’ve got “nothing to hide”, but the fact is that privacy and security are extremely important, and that it’s a wise practice to be mindful of them on the Internet. Tor helps you in that mission by providing a browser and communication tools that block trackers and enable anonymized surfing. Of course, there’s so much more to it, and you can learn all about it on the project website.

17. KeePass

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Security offline matters as much as online, if not even more. Your passwords need to be kept safe and preferably encrypted, and KeePass is a tool that’s cut for the job. It can run as a portable application, and can import and export your passwords in several formats. KeePass can also help you manage new passwords with a random password generator and clipboard integration.

18. Tox

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Although we could’ve listed Tox under communication tools, its strong focus on security and privacy earned it a place in this category. Tox lets you exchange encrypted messages with your friends and make free audio and video calls. It has a stylish, attractive interface that will fit well into any desktop environment.

19. Privoxy

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Privoxy is an advanced web filtering tool which you can use to block ads, prevent trackers and control which sites can access your computer. There’s much more to Privoxy, and it takes some effort to learn how to configure it, but it’s well worth it if you care about privacy.

20. Gufw

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Gufw is a simple and very user-friendly firewall for Linux which you can configure in just a few clicks. It provides basic protection, and supports app filtering and custom rules. You can also use it to log and track your Internet traffic and “invisible” activities that happen while you’re browsing the Web.

For Image Manipulation

21. Krita

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Krita is a Linux h(e)aven for digital artists and illustrators. This amazing application lets you customize its appearance to suit your workflow, and has a special painting mode that eliminates all distractions and lets you focus on your art. You can use it to create patterns and textures, modify and import brushes, apply filters and effects, manage layers, and achieve perfect symmetry with in-built drawing aids.

22. Pinta

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Pinta is inspired by Paint.NET and offers all the basic image editing and drawing options. It’s a bit like advanced Microsoft Paint – simple enough to use, but not lacking in crucial features. You can use Pinta to draw various shapes, retouch images with effects and filters, and even manage layers of your photos.

23. Gimp

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You probably already know everything about Gimp – it’s the most powerful image editing tool for Linux, well-deserving the title of the best Photoshop alternative. If you’re not happy with what Gimp offers by default, there are many awesome plugins that add new functions and image effects.

24. Darktable

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Professional photographers might appreciate darktable, because it supports RAW image editing, among other cool features. You can use it to tweak every little detail of your photos. One of the best things about darktable is the extensive, helpful documentation available on the official website and as a PDF guide.

25. PhotoQt

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PhotoQt is a non-intrusive, lightweight image viewer app for Linux that hides many features below the surface. You can preview images as a slideshow, set the wallpaper directly from PhotoQt, as well as rename and delete images, scale, rotate and zoom them, and set your own keyboard shortcuts for image browsing.

For Entertainment

26. Atraci

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Atraci is a fresh, cross-platform app that lets you search and stream music directly from YouTube. You can organize your favorite tracks in playlists, view videos in full screen, and browse current top songs on YouTube directly from Atraci.

27. Miro

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Miro (previously called “Democracy Player”) is a versatile multimedia application that lets you play a number of audio and video formats, as well as stream online content, watch Internet TV and download videos. It can also convert some video formats, has built-in torrent support and lets you schedule videos, online shows and downloads. Basically, Miro is a full-fledged multimedia center akin to Kodi and other home entertainment apps.

28. Tomahawk

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Tomahawk is a truly innovative Linux app that combines music and social media. It lets you stream songs from a bunch of online services, like Last.fm, Soundcloud, Grooveshark, Jamendo, Deezer, Google Play and many more. You can connect your social accounts and get detailed stats on your music consumption and preferences. With Tomahawk, it’s easy to share songs and playlists with your friends and get recommendations tailored to your taste.

29. Clementine

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Clementine is a reliable music player that’s inspired by Amarok, but not as complicated to use. It has so many great features: a tabbed interface for playlists, lyric and artist info fetching from online sources, search and streaming support for Internet radio and services like Spotify and Grooveshark, podcast discovery and download, remote control from Android devices and support for music copying to iPods and USB music players. Clementine is all you need to enjoy music and manage your collection on a Linux system.

30. SMPlayer

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SMPlayer is one of the most practical multimedia players for Linux because it comes with built-in codecs, ready to play all popular formats right out of the box. It can play YouTube videos, download subtitles for your movies and remember individual settings for every file you play. Advanced users will appreciate features like the equalizer, video filters and custom subtitle positions and synchronization.
Of course, there are so many more Linux apps that could rightfully be included in a “best of” list. Which are your favorite applications for Linux? Can you recommend some new, undiscovered apps? Let us know in the comments.
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