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5 Linux Alternatives for Windows PowerToys

One of Windows’ neatest features is PowerToys, Microsoft’s open-source add-on that lets you tweak your Windows desktop to your heart’s content. Being a Linux user, though, doesn’t mean you have to miss out….

Ian Paul Mar 11th, 2022

How to Use the Bash printf Command on Linux

The Bash printf command lets you write to a Linux terminal window with finer control and more formatting options than the echo command provides. Even printf ‘s odd quirks can be useful.

Dave McKay Mar 10th, 2022

New Dirty Pipe Linux Vulnerability Is the Worst in Years

All users need to watch out for a new high-severity vulnerability for Linux called Dirty Pipe. It lets malicious people execute code that can carry out all sorts of adversarial actions.

Dave LeClair Mar 8th, 2022

What’s New in GNOME 42, Available Now

GNOME 42 was released on March 23, 2022. Fedora 36 and Ubuntu 22.04 will include this release of the popular Linux desktop environment. We spin it up and see what’s new.

Dave McKay Mar 8th, 2022

How to Copy Files and Directories in the Linux Terminal

Like any other operating system, you can copy and paste files and directories (folders) in a Linux distribution using the desktop interface. But you can save time by copying those files in the Terminal. Here’s how….

Mohammed Abubakar Mar 3rd, 2022

How to Convert Linux Installation Packages to Other Formats

The alien program converts installation packages from one Linux distribution for use on another one. But don’t Snap and Flatpak make that redundant now? Sort of, but it’s not quite that simple.

Dave McKay Feb 28th, 2022

How to Use Spotify in the Terminal on Linux, Mac, or Windows

Have you ever wanted to stream Spotify’s music and podcasts without distracting banners and pushy recommendations? With a tool called Spotify TUI, you can control your Spotify stream in your computer’s terminal. We’ll show y…

Jordan Gloor Feb 23rd, 2022

How to Use getopts to Parse Linux Shell Script Options

Do you wish your Linux shell scripts would handle command-line options and arguments more gracefully? The Bash getopts builtin lets you parse command-line options with finesse—and it’s easy too. We show you how….

Dave McKay Feb 22nd, 2022

How to Play Your Music Collection From the Linux Command Line

Need a way to play your collection of MP3, OGG, and FLAC music files right from the Linux command line? Here’s how to do it with a competent, lightweight terminal-based player.

Dave McKay Feb 3rd, 2022

How to Use the Linux cut Command

The Linux cut command lets you extract portions of text from files or data streams. It’s especially useful for working with delimited data, such as CSV files. Here’s what you need to know.

Dave McKay Feb 1st, 2022

12-Year-Old Linux Vulnerability Grants Root Access

Sometimes, it can take a long time before a vulnerability is exploited. In the case of this Polkit (fka PolicyKit) issue, we’re talking about a 12-year-old bug that’s just been discovered and shown off in a proof of concept….

Dave LeClair Jan 26th, 2022

How to Use the findmnt Command on Linux

Discover everything about your file system mount points with the Linux findmnt command. It’s an all-in-one tool with a very easy syntax. We show you how to use it.

Dave McKay Jan 25th, 2022

How to Check Directory Size From the Linux Command Line

While the Linux command ls can display the sizes of files, it doesn’t work properly with directories, which will always be displayed as 4096 bytes. You’ll need to use the du command to recurse into subdirectories and print …

Anthony Heddings Jan 21st, 2022

How to Install an RPM File in Linux

Did you download an RPM file, and you’re not sure what it is or what do with it? It’s one of the file types used to install applications in Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based distributions, and we’ll show you how to use them….

Mohammed Abubakar Jan 18th, 2022

2022 Might Be the Year of Linux Malware

Linux malware is on the rise thanks to the popularity of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. In fact, according to a study published by Crowdstrike, Linux malware grew 35% in 2021 compared to 2020.

Dave LeClair Jan 18th, 2022

Easily Understand Your Linux RAM Usage With Smem

Linux memory usage can be difficult to interpret and hard to understand. With smem it’s easy to find out what memory a process is using, and which processes are using the most.

Dave McKay Jan 17th, 2022

How to View and Monitor Disk Space Usage From the Linux Command Line

While it’s usually pretty clear if your system is running out of memory or using too much CPU time, disk usage is another key metric that can sneak up on you over time if you leave your server unattended. You’ll want to regul…

Anthony Heddings Jan 14th, 2022

How to Use the find Command in Linux

The Linux find command is great at searching for files and directories. But you can also pass the results of the search to other programs for further processing. We show you how.

Dave McKay Jan 12th, 2022

You Can Preorder the $399 Linux PinePhone Pro Today

A new Linux phone is on the market called the PinePhone Pro Explorer Edition. It comes with an impressive range of features and a $399 price tag that’s sure to catch anyone’s attention.

Dave LeClair Jan 11th, 2022

How to Install a DEB File in Linux

So, you finally installed Linux and when downloading your favorite app you got a file with the “.deb” extension. Now what? In this article, let’s look at the two ways you can easily install apps using DEB files on Linux….

Mohammed Abubakar Jan 10th, 2022

How to Install Google and Microsoft Fonts on Linux

Are the preinstalled fonts on your Linux distribution missing that certain flair? You can easily customize your desktop’s typography by adding and configuring fonts, including those owned by Microsoft and Google….

Deepesh Sharma Jan 5th, 2022

What’s New in Linux Mint 20.3 “Una,” Available Now

Linux Mint’s final point release in the 20 series, nicknamed “Una,” was released on January 5, 2022. It builds on version 20.2 “Uma” with some new features and refinements. Are those changes more substantial than the name ch…

Jordan Gloor Dec 29th, 2021

What Is the i3 Tiling Window Manager, and How Do You Use It on Linux?

The i3 window tiling manager is a Linux desktop environment that’s stripped down to its absolute minimum. That might sound limited and restrictive, but for the right workflow, it’s a form of freedom.

Dave McKay Dec 28th, 2021

What’s New in elementary OS 6.1 Jólnir, Available Now

Are you looking to make an operating system change? It might be time to give elementary OS a chance. Version 6.1 of the OS has arrived, and it brings with it some really exciting changes that make it more than worth a look….

Dave LeClair Dec 21st, 2021

How to Use Double Bracket Conditional Tests in Linux

Conditional tests branch the flow of execution of Linux Bash scripts according to the result of a logical expression. Double bracket conditional tests simplify the syntax considerably—but still have their own gotchas….

Dave McKay Dec 20th, 2021

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