It is difficult to determine which Linux apps are worth installing among the many available options. To cut through the noise, here are six easy-to-install, practical, and interesting apps that can enhance your Linux experience:
1. Timeshift – Backup and Restore Tool
– Debian, Ubuntu, Mint: `sudo apt install timeshift`
– RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Rocky, AlmaLinux: `sudo dnf install timeshift`
– Arch Linux: `sudo pacman -S timeshift`
– OpenSUSE: `sudo zypper install timeshift`
2. Foliate – A Lightweight eBook Reader
– Debian, Ubuntu, Mint: `sudo apt install foliate`
– RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Rocky, AlmaLinux: `sudo dnf install foliate`
– Arch Linux: `sudo pacman -S foliate`
– OpenSUSE: `sudo zypper install foliate`
3. Fastfetch – A Sleek System Info Tool
– Debian, Ubuntu, Mint: `sudo apt install fastfetch`
– RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Rocky, AlmaLinux: `sudo dnf install fastfetch`
– Arch Linux: `sudo pacman -S fastfetch`
– OpenSUSE: `sudo zypper install fastfetch`
– PPA for older Ubuntu/Debian: `sudo add-apt-repository ppa:zhangsongcui3371/fastfetch`
4. Kdenlive – Video Editing for Everyone
– Debian, Ubuntu, Mint: `sudo apt install kdenlive`
– RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Rocky, AlmaLinux: `sudo dnf install kdenlive`
– Arch Linux: `sudo pacman -S kdenlive`
– OpenSUSE: `sudo zypper install kdenlive`
5. Qbittorrent – A Clean Torrent Client
– Debian, Ubuntu, Mint: `sudo apt install qbittorrent`
– RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, Rocky, AlmaLinux: `sudo dnf install qbittorrent`
– Arch Linux: `sudo pacman -S qbittorrent`
– OpenSUSE: `sudo zypper install qbittorrent`
6. Obsidian – Organize Your Notes with Markdown
– Download the appropriate package for your Linux distribution or use the portable AppImage version.
These apps offer a mix of productivity and fun, catering to various user preferences.
