TorApplet is a GNOME applet that monitors and manages the basic functions of the Tor daemon. It is user-friendly and easy to use.
Installing TorApplet is straightforward, and you can download it from the source with the usual commands listed in the guidelines. Depending on your distribution and tor installation, you can specify the tor init script in the ./configure command, which can be /etc/init.d/tor or /etc/rc.d/init.d/tor.
If you want to start/stop/restart the Tor daemon from the applet, you need to configure sudo to allow your account to do it. You can specify the standard ./configure command line options and installation directory other than /usr using the --prefix option. However, ensure that the $prefix/lib/bonobo/servers is included in the bonobo-activation search path. You may need to edit /etc/bonobo-activation/bonobo-activation-config.xml or set BONOBO_ACTIVATION_PATH environment variable.
What's new in this release is the first public alpha release of TorApplet. In conclusion, if you're looking for a reliable Tor daemon manager and monitor, TorApplet is an excellent choice. It's easy to install, and the guidelines are clear, making it easier for both novices and experts.
Version 0.0.6 Alpha: N/A