GUI Alternatives to the Linux CLI and 5 Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting your system The command line has become the bread and better of many Linux users, who turn to it as the first option when they need to gather information or troubleshoot their system. And it is incredibly powerful! However, what do you use if you are new to Linux or you simply don't have the skills or confidence to use the command line? Luckily it's not a problem. Linux has a range of GUI applications that can be used as an alternative to the CLI to manage and maintain your system. This video looks at 5 applications I found today, but I'm sure there are many more. Links to the home pages are below: #CPU-X https://github.com/X0rg/CPU-X #Hardinfo https://github.com/lpereira/hardinfo #Nutty https://babluboy.github.io/nutty/ #Stacer https://github.com/oguzhaninan/Stacer #Ksystemlog https://kde.org/applications/system/org.kde.ksystemlog If you enjoyed this video don't forget to subscribe to my channel by clicking here http://bit.ly/364epTf If you wish, you can also view my content on LBRY To join LBRY please click the link below. As a disclaimer, I will earn LBRY points if you use the link so thanks for the support https://lbry.tv/$/invite/@oldtechbloke:8 To join the OldTechBloke Facebook group click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/2436223049923329 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hURk4ZO6AE

If you use a full blown desktop environment you probably won't need one of these, but I use a window manager without a system tray. So a small script that shows my laptop battery status in my bar is really helpful. The thing is, I'm no scripting guru, just a desktop user who likes to fiddle. But on the basis of 'if I can do it anyone can' I thought I'd show you the process I went through. Bash scripting can be really simple. It can be complex as well of course, but what I do is just cover the basics. I go through creating the script and testing it, and I've left my mistakes in here so you can see the entire process. I'm sure there's better ways of doing this, but this works so in my mind it's 'good enough'. I hope you enjoy the video :-) If you enjoy my channel and/or find it useful, you can support me in a number of ways. 1. If you would like to become a Patron, my page is here: https://www.patreon.com/oldtechbloke 2. If you would like to order OTB merchandise, I now have a Spreadshirt shop and a Teespring shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/oldtechbloke/ https://teespring.com/stores/otbs-store?aid=marketplace&tsmac=marketplace&tsmic=thank_you 3. if you want to buy me a beer, I've now launched my new website and you'll find a PayPal button for that very purpose: https://www.oldtechbloke.com If you chose any of the above options you will be helping to keep the channel going and I am extremely grateful. You can also join me on the following: To join LBRY please click the link below. As a disclaimer, I will earn LBRY points if you use the link so thanks for the support https://lbry.tv/$/invite/@oldtechbloke:8 To join the OldTechBloke Facebook group click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oldtechbloke To join the OldTechBloke subreddit click here: https://www.reddit.com/r/OldTechBloke/ To view my GitLab repo: https://gitlab.com/OldTechBloke Ramble On! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu1KuIGkQog