Search Results for: essential system tools

GSmartControl is an open source graphical user interface for smartctl, which is a tool for querying and controlling SMART data.

hdparm – get/set ATA/SATA drive parameters

September 20, 2023 Steve Emms Utilities

hdparm is an open source, command-line, performance and benchmarking utility to set and view ATA hard disk drive hardware parameters.

Flatsweep – Flatpak leftover cleaner

Flatsweep is a simple tool that acts as a Flatpak leftover cleaner. This is free and open source software written in Python.

NVMe-CLI – NVM-Express user space tooling

NVMe-CLI is an NVMe management command line interface. This offers a powerful feature set that follows the NVMe specification

sg3_utils – utilities that send SCSI commands to devices

The sg3_utils package contains utilities that send SCSI commands to devices. This is free and open source software written in C.

sdparm – accesses SCSI device parameters

The sdparm utility accesses SCSI device parameters. This is free and open source software written in the C language.

openSeaChest – perform various operations on SATA, SAS, NVMe, and USB storage devices

openSeaChest is a collection of comprehensive, easy-to-use command line diagnostic tools and programming libraries for storage devices.

ghostwriter – distraction-free Markdown editor

ghostwriter is a distraction-free Markdown editor with full screen mode and a clean interface. ghostwriter is free and open source software.

PyRoom – distraction free writing

PyRoom is an editor that stays out your way – and keeps other things out of your way, too. PyRoom is free and open source software.

Bibisco – novel writing software

Bibisco is an open source application for writing novels. With bibisco you can organize chapters and scenes, manage revisions, export novels.

FocusWriter – distraction-free writing environment

FocusWriter is a distraction-free word processor using a hide-away interface that you access by moving your mouse to the edges of the screen.

TextRoom – full-screen text editor

TextRoom is an open source basic full-screen rich text editor for writers. It offers a distraction free environment. It’s JavaScript software.

Manuskript – open source software for writers

Manuskript is an open source tool for those writer who like to organize and plan everything before writing.

Quoll Writer – writing software

September 18, 2023 Eilidih Parris Scientific

Quoll Writer is a desktop writing application, written in Java that is designed to allow you to focus on writing and your words.

SymPy – Python library for symbolic mathematics

SymPy is an open source Python library for symbolic mathematics. It aims to become a full-featured computer algebra system (CAS).

Scilab – software for numerical computation

Scilab includes hundreds of mathematical functions. It has a high level programming language allowing access to advanced data structures.

Octave – scientific programming language

Octave is a high-level language, primarily intended for numerical computations.It provides a convenient command line interface.

Mathics – alternative to Mathematica

Mathics is a general-purpose computer algebra system (CAS). It features Mathematica-compatible syntax and functions.

Macaulay2 – supporting research in algebraic geometry and commutative algebra