An application that runs stand alone in a desktop or laptop computer. Contrast with "Web-based application," which requires the Web browser to run.
Questions tagged [desktop-apps]
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How to skip the "Is ready" notification and directly open apps in Ubuntu 20.4?
On Ubunto Focal Fossa 20.4, for most of the apps, for example by searching for VeraCrypt and pressing Enter, Ubuntu displays a notification at the top of my screen which says something like "VeraCrypt is ready". I have to click on this notification…
Thomas
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How to enable and disable the reader for the blind?
I know that in ubuntu are different facilities for the blind.
How to enable and disable the reader for the blind in Ubuntu?
I mean the reader who pronounce what you have clicked on the keyboard and what is under the mouse cursor.
simhumileco
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TextNow for Ubuntu?
I was wondering if there was a way to get TextNow (the app, not on textnow.com) on Ubuntu Like through terminal. I don't want to download it wrong or anything, that is why I am asking you guys.
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Charging for apps. in the software center?
I have been wanting to switch from Windows to Linux, but I noticed Ubuntu software center charges for some apps. I thought Linux/Ubuntu is a free Open Source!
Fred
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Certain apps not launching in 22.04
I'm having an issue where most apps will launch (Files, Terminal, Google Chrome), will launch and work fine. However, some, including Ubuntu Software and most 3rd party apps (except Chrome for some reason) will not start. When I try to launch,…
tbreimer
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How do I remove these icons on desktop?
I have installed xfce4 via crouton and I have these things I want to remove but I can't.
I tried right clicking them but it didn't work there was no options.
BMA Tv
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Application List broken
This was difficult to describe so I took some screenshots. The application list doesn't list all applications and also only lists a random number on 3 pages.
I can't add pictures to this post so please visit this link to see the…
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KDS Connect suddenly appear in my Apps
In my Apps list, "KDS Connect" has suddenly appeared no less than 4 instances. I also found that "Wildfire Games" was open on my desktop.
Could i have been hacked? Or is this normal?
Heafod
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deepnest app image worked on Ubuntu 17 but not on 20.04
The app image deepnest (a cad programme) will not work in Ubuntu 20.04. It worked in an earlier version (Ubuntu 17).
I have tried the gui and some command line things but nothing so far works. (Ps I have limited terminal skills!)
Hi sorry its…
len
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Is there any way I can see my APM (Actions per Minute) in Ubuntu?
I am looking for a way to see my APM count while working on Ubuntu in my office. I used in Windows environment this program http://www.desktopapm.com/ but it seems that no easy solution available in Ubuntu.
Simion Bogdan
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Download Problem using chrome
How can I download videos and other files form different web sites of the internet using google chrome and fire fox?
