GUIs
Obsidian
Obsidian is a free and highly extensible note taking application that uses simple Markdown files for storage.
It offers a commercial add-on for syncing with mobile apps on iOS and Android, but if you don't need that, it's free for personal use (and $50/year for commercial use).
You start Obsidian with Super + O
.
Pinta
Pinta is a basic image editing tool that's great for cropping, resizing, and other basic manipulations. Just don't expect a Photoshop alternative. But it's still got a Magic Wand and layers!
You start Pinta via the application launcher (Super + Space
).
LocalSend
LocalSend lets you send files to other devices on the same network running the app, like Apple's AirDrop. It's cross-platform, though, so you can send files to and from Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and of course Linux.
LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a complete office package with word processor, spreadsheet, presentations, drawing application, and more. It's compatible with files from Microsoft Office, so this is a great way to be able to open those Word documents.
You start LibreOffice via the application launcher (Super + Space
).
Signal
Signal is the pioneer of E2E encrypted messaging, and a great communication option for anyone who'd prefer not to go through one of the big tech conglomerates.
You start Signal with Super + G
.
mpv
mpv is a simple, fast media player that'll play almost anything from any source. Great for watching videos.
You start mpv via the application launcher (Super + Space
) or just double-click on a video in the file manager.
OBS Studio
OBS Studio lets you record or stream video from multiple inputs. You can mix a screencast with a webcam with a microphone input. It's what was used to record the Omarchy screencasts.
You start OBS Studio via the application launcher (Super + Space
).
Kdenlive
Kdenlive is an excellent video editor. Perfect for working on video that comes out of OBS Studio before sharing it.
You start Kdenlive via the application launcher (Super + Space
).