Most essential apps for every Linux user | 2020

Tags: linux, beginners, tutorial, ubuntu
Published: 2020-09-24 03:23:10

When you first install a Linux distro or do a fresh install, you need to install the essential apps for regular use. That is why I have prepared a quick guide list of the essential apps for every Linux user. So that you can check and go through the installation easily and get the needed apps for your better use and workflow.

Note: Before you start, let me clarify something here. The apps listed below work seamlessly on every Linux distribution so it doesn’t matter whether you are using Ubuntu, Mint, Elementary OS, MX Linux, Debian, Manjaro, Deepin, Zorin, or any other that you prefer. However, there are some tools that are built for specific desktop environments such as Gnome Tweaks that works better with the Gnome desktop environment.

# **All the applications are divided into these sections:**
 
 * Basic essential applications for Linux
 * Messaging applications for Linux
 * Productivity applications for the distro
 * Utility application for Linux
 * Gaming on Linux
 * Cloud syncing applications
 * Finally, work-specific applications


Having the above note in mind, now let’s start – what I like to call the app show!

## Basic essential applications for Linux

### 1. Internet Browsers

Most of nowadays spend a lot of time surfing the web therefore, having a suitable browser is very helpful. We have so many options to choose from:

* Chromium or Google chrome – People’s favorite.
* Firefox – Open source, privacy-respecting, and a performance beast.
* Opera – Sidebar apps, cool design, inbuild VPN & adBlocker, and mobile my flow.
* Vivaldi – Multi-tab, huge customizations, mouse gestures, commands, and note-taking app.
* Midori – Open source and lightweight. 
* Brave - A very privacy-conscious web browser 

## 2. Music Players

Everyone loves music that is why here are some of the considerations for a music player for Linux.

* Rhythmbox – Lightweight, FM, Podcast, plugin support.
* Spotify – Online cloud-based music steaming application, multi-device support.
* Tauon Music Box - A modern music player with internet features

## 3. Video Players

Videos have become a regular part of our day to day life. Therefore, have a video player that supports all the features is a must.

* VLC – Open source, all codecs support, 3D support, converter.
* SMPlayer – Similar to VLC.
* MVP - A minimal but great player

## 4. Download Managers

If you browse the internet a lot then you must download the stuff as well. Whether attachments, files from the web, or torrent.

* XDM – Very similar to IDM with extra features.
* uGet – A regular download manager.
* Deluge – Best torrent client – simple & sweet.
* Webtorrent – For streaming audio and videos directly from torrent.


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**Complete article at LinuxH2O.com :** [Must have apps for Linux](https://linuxh2o.com/most-essential-apps-for-every-linux-user-2020/)

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If you like to watch the youtube video with visuals of these apps.

**Youtube :** [Must have apps for Linux](https://youtu.be/udj2PWCD66k)


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