Definition: The NetworkManager Applet is a graphical user interface (GUI) tool for NetworkManager, designed to make managing network connections easy for users in desktop environments.

Function: Allows users to manage their network connections through a graphical interface, providing an intuitive way to handle both wired and wireless connections.

Features:

Display network status and available networks in a system tray or panel.

Connect to and disconnect from networks with a single click.

Configure and edit network connections, including setting up security and authentication options.

Monitor network traffic and signal strength for wireless connections.

Usage: Typically used in desktop environments like GNOME, KDE Plasma, and others, providing a user-friendly way to manage network settings without needing to use the command line.

To start the NetworkManager Applet on a system using GNOME:

 ```bash
 nm-applet
 ```

Features available through the NetworkManager Applet:

Connecting to a WiFi network by selecting it from the list of available networks.

Editing a connection's properties such as IP address, DNS servers, and security settings.

Viewing current network status, including connection speed and signal strength.

NetworkManager Applet: Graphical user interface tool for NetworkManager, providing an intuitive and user-friendly way to manage network connections in desktop environments.