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mlocate vs ScreenFloat

A side-by-side look at mlocate and ScreenFloat. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

mlocate

mlocate

Os & Utilities

mlocate is a command line utility in Linux for quickly locating files based on their name or a regular expression. It maintains a database of files and directories to allow fast lookups compared to searching the whole file system.

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ScreenFloat

ScreenFloat

Os & Utilities

ScreenFloat is a lightweight application that allows you to pin windows on top of other programs so they remain visible while you work. It's useful for keeping chat windows, notes, or reference material visible without having to switch between programs.

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