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10 Useful Open Source Linux Applications I Miss

October 23, 2026 Scott Donaldson Blog

Fan controls, clever launchers and desktop streaming clients: a fond look at useful Linux software that’s no longer maintained.

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How to Download YouTube Videos, Playlists, and Channels on Linux with 4K Video Downloader Plus

September 22, 2026 John O'Donnell GUI, Multimedia, Software

Download YouTube videos, playlists, channels, subtitles and audio on Linux with 4K Video Downloader Plus and its graphical interface.

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