GNOME Usage is a lightweight system monitoring application designed to provide a simple and accessible overview of system resource consumption within the GNOME desktop environment. It focuses on presenting essential information such as CPU, memory, storage, and network usage in a clear, user-friendly interface, making it easy to understand system performance at a glance.
Unlike more advanced monitoring tools, GNOME Usage is aimed at everyday users who want to quickly identify resource-heavy applications or diagnose performance issues without dealing with complex technical details. It complements more detailed tools like GNOME System Monitor by offering a simplified, visual approach to tracking system activity and disk usage.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Simple graphical interface for monitoring system resource usage.
- Displays CPU, memory, disk, and network activity in an easy-to-understand format.
- Helps identify applications consuming excessive system resources.
- Includes basic process management with the ability to terminate applications.
- Provides a storage overview to analyse disk space usage.
- Designed for ease of use with minimal technical complexity.
Website: gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-usage
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Developer: Petr Štětka
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
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