MATE System Monitor

MATE System Monitor

MATE System Monitor is a process viewer and system resource monitor for the MATE desktop environment. It allows users to monitor system processes, CPU usage, memory and swap usage, network activity, and file systems.
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MATE System Monitor: Process Viewer & Desktop Resource Monitor

Monitor system processes, CPU usage, memory and swap usage, network activity, and file systems with MATE System Monitor for the MATE desktop environment.

What is MATE System Monitor?

MATE System Monitor is a graphical task manager and system monitor application included in the MATE desktop environment. It provides detailed information about running processes, system resource usage, and device activity in an easy-to-read interface.

Key features of MATE System Monitor include:

  • Process management - View, control, and kill running processes along with details like memory and CPU usage, command lines, environment variables, open files, etc.
  • Resource monitoring - Monitor CPU, memory, swap, and network usage in real-time with interactive graphs.
  • File systems tab - Monitor file system disk space and usage for local, removable, and network drives.
  • System load monitoring - Graphical representation of overall system load over time.
  • Customizable interface - Configure visible columns, color themes, polling frequency, etc.
  • Lightweight and fast - Designed to have minimal impact on system performance.

MATE System Monitor aims to provide an easy way for users to understand what processes and resources are being used on their system. With its simple interface and detailed statistics, it is a useful tool for monitoring system health, troubleshooting performance issues, and managing system processes.

MATE System Monitor Features

Features

  1. Real-time system monitoring
  2. Resource usage graphs
  3. Process management
  4. Network monitoring
  5. Disk usage monitoring

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Lightweight and fast

Easy to use graphical interface

Customizable metrics and refresh rates

Can kill processes easily

Cons

Fewer features than advanced monitors

Not optimized for touchscreens

Limited to MATE desktop environment


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