You don't always need to install an open source software on your desktop or self host in your homelab. I use some of my favorites from the comfort of a web browser.

We do not need a mythical “year of the Linux desktop” for Linux to keep growing. We just need good ideas, consistent execution, and projects that keep getting better with every release.

Meet PkgForge: A Distro-Independent Portable Apps 'Foundry' for Linux Users

Bringing system resources and internal details together in one place, jdSystemMonitor is a solid and lightweight option for desktop Linux users.