Linux is often regarded as a complex operating system. In fact, even though it’s free, some experts argue that there’s a DIY ...

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I depend on every day. See what you think.

ZDNET's key takeaways There are certain Linux commands I consider essential.They range from networking, troubleshooting, and ...

Before we get into this, I want to be clear: Using the command line is not a requirement for using Linux. I mention this because the idea of typing commands tends to scare off new users and my goal -- ...

Learn how to append text to files in Linux using commands like double redirection operator, tee, and sed without overwriting existing data.

Linux commands can provide details on files and show options for customizing file listings, but can also reach as deeply into a file system as you care to look. There are many ways to list files and ...

Checking the battery status through GUI is easy. Hovering the mouse cursor over the battery indicator given in the Laptop task bar simply shows the battery level. But, did you know you can find the ...

Viewing the content of files and examining access permissions and such are very different options. This post examines a number of ways to look at files on Linux. There are a number of ways to view ...

One of my favorite utilities on the Linux command-line, and block storage is one of my favorite features on Linode's platform, so in this article I get to combine both of these together - because what ...

Linux 101: What is the mount command, and how do you use it? Your email has been sent Jack Wallen introduces new Linux users to the mount command and how to use it to mount an external drive to the ...

When I started my own Linux journey, I was adamant about not even touching a terminal window. As if the command line was this diseased, disgusting thing. "If I can't do it with a GUI then I'm not even ...