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Transform your Linux Mint file manager into a productivity powerhouse with these 10 must-have Nemo Actions. In this video, I walk you through the best right-click upgrades for Nemo — from converting image formats and merging PDFs to sending files to your phone wirelessly with Warpinator, all without leaving your file manager.
Whether you’re a Linux Mint beginner or a seasoned daily driver, these Nemo Actions will completely change how you work with files on Linux Mint Cinnamon.
In this video:
– Convert Image Format — batch convert JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, and even create PDFs
– Copy Path to Clipboard — instantly grab full file paths for terminal use
– Nemo Preview — QuickLook-style spacebar preview for any file
– Create Desktop Shortcut — symlink files to your desktop without cluttering it
– Compress PDF — shrink large PDFs locally, no sketchy websites needed
– VS Code Launcher — open any folder directly in VS Code from right-click
– Send to Phone with Warpinator — wireless AirDrop-style file transfer for Linux
– PDF Merger — combine multiple PDFs locally in seconds
– Verify Checksum — verify SHA256, SHA512, or MD5 hashes right from Nemo
– Backup File — one-click safety net before editing any config or script
All these actions are available in the Nemo Actions app built into Linux Mint. No third-party software, no sketchy online tools — everything runs locally on your machine.
Copy Path to Clipboard dependency:
sudo apt install xclip
Compress PDF dependency:
sudo apt install ghostscript
PDF Merger dependencies:
sudo apt install pdftk zenity
If pdftk is not available:
sudo apt install pdftk-java
Restart Nemo after installing/enabling actions:
nemo -q
Warpinator Android Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slowscript.warpinator
VS Code Download Page:
https://code.visualstudio.com/download
Why Nemo Actions are a game-changer:
Nemo Actions are powerful right-click extensions that turn Linux Mint’s file manager into one of the most capable file managers on any operating system. From image conversion to PDF editing to wireless file transfer — these actions replace entire applications with a single right-click.
Who is this video for?
Linux Mint users, Cinnamon desktop fans, anyone switching from Windows or macOS who wants a more productive file management experience on Linux.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:49 #10 Convert Image Format
2:31 #09 Copy Path to Clipboard
3:47 #08 Nemo Preview
6:28 #07 Create Desktop Shortcut
8:09 #06 Compress PDF
9:16 #05 VS Code Launcher
10:20 #04 Send to Phone with Warpinator
11:40 #03 PDF Merger
13:06 #02 Verify Checksum
14:38 #01 Backup File
15:45 Wrapping Up
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This week in Linux, we have a TON of distro news to talk about with release from Ubuntu and Fedora. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Fedora Linux 44 were released recently. That’s not all, we also have releases Zorin OS and more. We also have some exciting hardware news from Valve and Framework. Valve revealed the date and price for their new Steam Controller. Framework recently had their [Next Gen] event where they revealed a bunch of cool stuff including the new Framework Laptop 13 Pro which they described it as the Macbook Pro for Linux users. All of this and more on This Week in Linux, the weekly news show that keeps you up to date with what’s going on in the Linux and Open Source world. Now let’s jump right into Your Source for Linux GNews!
### SHOW NOTES ►► https://thisweekinlinux.com/343
### Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Released
08:33 Ubuntu’s AI Future
12:29 Fedora Linux 44 Released
16:15 Framework Laptop 13 Pro & more
24:46 Valve Steam Controller
26:51 Zorin OS 18.1 Released
31:23 Trisquel 12 Released
34:54 Linux Mint 23 coming this Christmas plus HWE ISOs
39:47 Outro
SHOW NOTES ►► https://thisweekinlinux.com/343
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### Links:
– Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Released
– https://canonical.com/blog/canonical-releases-ubuntu-26-04-lts-resolute-raccoon
– https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/ubuntu-26-04-lts-released
– https://itsfoss.com/ubuntu-26-04-faq/
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-26.04-LTS
– https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/ubuntu-26-04-resolute-raccoon-lts-is-out-now/
– Ubuntu’s AI Future
– https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/the-future-of-ai-in-ubuntu/81130
– https://fossforce.com/2026/04/from-copilot-to-canonical-how-ubuntu-plans-to-add-ai-without-taking-over-your-pc/
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-AI-Kill-Switch-Opt-In
– https://itsfoss.com/news/ubuntu-is-getting-ai/
– https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/canonical-clarify-their-ai-plans-for-ubuntu-linux-opt-in-and-easy-to-remove/
– Fedora Linux 44 Released
– https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-44/
– https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-in-fedora-kde-plasma-desktop-44/
– https://fedoramagazine.org/whats-new-fedora-workstation-44/
– https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/fedora-linux-44-is-out-now-as-one-of-the-best-linux-distributions/
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Fedora-44-Released
– https://lwn.net/Articles/1070198/
– Framework Laptop 13 Pro & more
– https://frame.work/nextgen
– https://frame.work/laptop13pro
– https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/framework-13-pro-ubuntu-certified
– https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/framework-laptop-13-pro-revealed-with-major-changes-and-great-linux-support/
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro
– Valve Steam Controller
– https://store.steampowered.com/news/group/45479024/view/508485755865137686
– https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4th/
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Controller-4-May
– Zorin OS 18.1 Released
– https://blog.zorin.com/2026/04/15/zorin-os-18.1-is-released/
– https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/zorin-os-18-1-released
– https://9to5linux.com/zorin-os-18-1-boosts-windows-app-support-by-40-improves-window-tiling
– Trisquel 12 Released
– https://trisquel.info/en/trisquel-120-ecne-release-announcement
– https://9to5linux.com/trisquel-gnu-linux-12-0-lts-released-with-gnu-linux-libre-6-8-kernel-mate-1-26
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Trisquel-12-Linux
– Linux Mint 23 coming this Christmas plus HWE ISOs
– https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=5019
– https://blog.linuxmint.com/?p=5022
– https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/linux-mint-next-release-christmas-2026
– https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/04/linux-mint-confirm-longer-release-cycles-the-next-release-is-planned-for-christmas-2026/
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mint-23-Alfa
– https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-will-adopt-a-longer-development-cycle-starting-with-linux-mint-23
– https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/04/linux-mint-hwe-isos-announced#google_vignette
– https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Mint-HWE-ISOs
– https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-22-3-hwe-isos-now-available-for-download-with-linux-kernel-6-17
– Support the show
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