On windows I used an app called Bandwidth Meter Pro
It sits near the clock on windows, is there anything like this for Zorin please?
"For Linux alternatives to Bandwidth Meter Pro, several tools offer similar functionality, particularly in monitoring network traffic by process or interface. NetHogs is a highly recommended option, as it groups bandwidth usage by process, providing real-time statistics on a per-process basis without requiring a special kernel module. It is free and open-source, making it a strong alternative for users seeking detailed process-level monitoring.
Other effective tools include:
- nload : A simple command-line tool that displays real-time network usage with graphs, showing inbound and outbound traffic, total transferred data, and min/max usage.
- iftop : A top-like tool that provides a real-time overview of network activity on an interface, displaying bandwidth usage updates every few seconds.
- bmon : A straightforward command-line tool that monitors bandwidth utilization and estimates rates, capturing statistics and visualizing them in a user-friendly format.
- Darkstat : A lightweight, web-based network traffic analyzer that captures traffic and serves reports via HTTP, offering graphical views of network usage.
- vnStat : A command-line utility that logs network traffic and bandwidth usage for later analysis, with the ability to view historical data even after a system reboot.
For more advanced monitoring, solutions like ntopng combined with InfluxDB and Grafana provide comprehensive graphing and historical analysis, ideal for monitoring bandwidth use on a Linux router or gateway. Additionally, Sniffnet is noted as a popular free and open-source alternative for Linux, offering a simple and insightful view of network traffic.
These tools cater to various needs, from real-time monitoring to long-term data logging and visualization.
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I really want anything but command line, just something nice that sits in the tray with a nice graph or similar?
Zorin 17 is a fork of Ubuntu 22.04:
"Several graphical system tray network monitors are available for Ubuntu 22.04. The GNOME desktop environment supports extensions like TopHat, which integrates live CPU, RAM, and network usage graphs directly into the top bar, with detailed pop-ups accessible by clicking on the mini-graphs.
Another option is Indicator-SysMonitor, a free and open-source applet that functions across multiple desktop environments including GNOME, Unity, MATE, and Budgie, displaying network usage, CPU, memory, and GPU metrics in the top panel.
For users preferring a simpler approach, the "Simple Net Speed" extension provides a dedicated system tray indicator showing real-time download and upload speeds, easily installed via the GNOME Extensions website.
Additionally, MATE desktop users can utilize the built-in "network monitor" applet, which can be added to the panel to display up and down traffic."
You could use a gnome extension for that. First install gnome-extension-manager, then open it and browse for the extension and click on install. Here are some that work with Zorin 17 and 18. For Zorin 17 choose shell version 43, for Zorin 18 shell version 46.
Often you can make settings for the extension in the extension manager by clicking on the cog wheal.
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When You are on Zorin 18, You could use the preinstalled System Monitor Gnome Extension. To do that, first install the Extension Manager in the Gnome Software:
After Installation, open it and scroll down until You find System Monitor:
If that should be too lesst, there would be the Gnome Extension Vitals where You have more Options to set up.
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