The Linux operating system has evolved from a niche audience to widespread popularity since its creation in the mid 1990s, and with good reason. Once upon a time, that installation process was a challenge, even for those who had plenty of experience with such tasks. The modern day Linux, however, has come a very long way. To that end, the installation of most Linux distributions is about as easy as installing an application. If you can install Microsoft Office or Adobe Photoshop, you can install Linux.

If you use the terminal a lot to code, then you know it's easy to get lost deep inside those blinking commands. Tiny-Care-Terminal is a small little dashboard that reminds you to stop and take care of yourself every once in a while.

Windows/Mac/Linux: When it comes to notes apps, you have a seemingly endless trail of options, but it's rare to find one that's cross-platform, supports the Evernote-style of rich notes, and works without needing an account somewhere. Collate is just that.

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from last week.

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from last week.

Windows/Mac/Linux: LibreOffice, the open source, free alternative to Microsoft Office, just got a big update that adds in a ton of new features alongside a new cloud version you can install on your own server.

Windows/Mac/Linux: If you're on the lookout for a digital painting tool and Photoshop is too expensive, Krita is a fast, free and open source art tool that was developed by artists looking for something that met their needs without a ton of bloat or overhead. Plus, it's completely cross-platform.

Mac/Linux: Wine has long been the best free, open source tool for running Windows apps on Mac and Linux. Yesterday it finally hit version 2.0, bringing along support for Microsoft Office 2013 and 64-bit software on Mac.

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a command line noob, there's no way you remember every command, manual page, or tooltip. Lucky for you, we have some tools to make the command line less intimidating to newcomers that also help old timers remember what to do in a number of common circumstances.

Unless you have a company buying licenses for you, tools like Photoshop, Pro Tools, Maya, or even Windows can be a serious bite out of your wallet. Here are some more affordable options to those normally pricey apps that will help you stop fretting and get more done.

Windows/Mac/Linux: Google's ADB and fastboot are incredibly powerful command line tools for customising your Android phone. Up until now, these tiny tools have been bundled in the gigantic Android SDK, but Google will finally let you download these tools on their own.

Windows/Mac/Linux: You've got plenty of choices for app launchers, but if you don't mind getting your hands messy and adding your own features, Zazu is an app that's worth a look.

Windows/Mac: HandBrake is the best tool for burning DVDs and converting video files on both Windows and Mac, and after 13 years in development, it has finally hit version 1.0.

Chrome/Firefox/Opera: When Privacy Badger launched a few years ago, it was already a great tool to block third-party trackers, speed up the web and stop sites from watching your every move while you browse. The latest version is a huge improvement, in almost every way.

When it comes to network security, most of the tools to test your network are pretty complex. Nessus isn't new, but it definitely bucks this trend. It's incredibly easy to use, works quickly and can give you a quick rundown of your network's security at the click of a button.

The Raspberry Pi's main operating system, Raspbian, just got a brand new look from the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Dubbed PIXEL, it's a skin for Raspbian that modernises the interface, adds some new programs and makes it much more pleasant to use. Let's take a closer look at your Pi's new appearance.

Windows/Mac/Linux: A few months ago, Opera launched its own free, built-in VPN, but you could only get it if you manually enabled it in the dev version of the browser. Now, it's available for everyone in the stable version of Opera.

Windows/Mac/Linux: Instagram is made to be experienced on your phone, but sometimes you'll want to take a look from you computer. Ramme does just that, offering up your Instagram feed where you can like or comment on posts.