How to Use the Linux cat and tac Commands
The cat and tac commands display the contents of text files, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. Dive a little deeper and learn some productive Linux command line tricks.
How to Create and Install SSH Keys From the Linux Shell
Take cybersecurity seriously and use SSH keys to access remote logins. They’re a more secure way to connect than passwords. We show you how to generate, install, and use SSH keys in Linux.
Windows 10’s Linux Kernel Is Now Available
Microsoft just released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview build featuring the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2. WSL 2 includes a real Linux kernel that lets you run more Linux software on Windows and with better performance than ...
How to Wirelessly Transfer Android Files to a Linux Desktop
Do you have an Android phone and a Linux desktop? You can transfer files wirelessly, send texts from your PC, and control your phone from your computer. It’s like Windows 10’s Your Phone app for Linux!...
How to Install and Use the Tor Browser on Linux
Surf with anonymity using the Tor browser. Here’s how to install Tor on a Linux desktop. Ubuntu users beware: The Tor project recommends not installing Tor from Ubuntu’s regular software repositories....
How to Use the rename Command on Linux
Get to grips with the file renaming powerhouse of the Linux world and give mv—and yourself—a rest. Rename is flexible, fast, and sometimes even easier. Here’s a tutorial to this powerhouse of a command....
How to Use the timeout Command on Linux
OK, that’s enough computer time. You can give processes time limits, setting a maximum time they can run for with the timeoutcommand. Here’s a tutorial to putting limits on running programs with this command....
How to Apply a Patch to a File (and Create Patches) in Linux
The Linux patch command lets you transfer the changes from one set of files to another set of files quickly and safely. Learn how to use patch the simple way.
How to Use the last Command on Linux
Who, when, and from where? Good security practices say you should know who’s been accessing your Linux computer. We show you how.
How to Use the time Command on Linux
Want to know how long a process runs and a whole lot more? The Linux time command returns time statistics, giving you cool insights into the resources used by your programs.
How to Use the wall Command on Linux
Need to get a quick message out to all logged-in users? Linux’s wall command is punchier than email and auto-targets the logged-in users. It broadcasts a message to everyone using a terminal on a system....
What Are Hardware Drivers, and Why Do They Cause So Many Problems?
If you’ve experienced a computer crash, a hardware driver may have been the cause. These are pieces of software that your computer’s operating system uses to talk to its hardware. Every operating system—from...
How to Use the yes Command on Linux
The yes command seems too simple to be of any practical use, but in this tutorial, we’ll show you its application and how to benefit from its pent-up positivity in Linux and macOS.
How to Mount and Unmount Storage Devices from the Linux Terminal
File systems in Linux and Unix-like operating systems like macOS can be mounted, unmounted, and remounted using the terminal. This is a powerful and versatile tool—here’s everything you need to know....
Only New CPUs Can Truly Fix ZombieLoad and Spectre
Current CPUs have design flaws. Spectre exposed them, but attacks like Foreshadow and now ZombieLoad exploit similar weaknesses. These “speculative execution” flaws can only truly be fixed by buying a new CPU wit...
How to Zip or Unzip Files From the Linux Terminal
ZIP files are a universal archive commonly used on Windows, macOS, and even Linux systems. You can create a zip archive or unzip files from one with some common Linux terminal commands.
How to Burn an ISO File to a USB Drive in Linux
Linux users traditionally burned ISO files to DVD or CD, but many computers don’t have disc drives anymore. Creating a bootable USB drive is a better solution—it’ll work on most computers and will boot, run,...
How to Edit Text Files Graphically on Linux With gedit
Linux users normally edit configuration files with terminal-based tools like nano and vim . If you want to edit a file graphically—even a system file—the gedit text editor makes it painless and easy....
2019 Is the Year of Linux on the Desktop
The year of Linux on the desktop is finally here! Windows 10 is getting a Linux kernel, and all new Chromebooks will run Linux applications. Most desktops purchased in the future will include a Linux kernel and run Linux soft...
How to Kill Processes From the Linux Terminal
Killing a process is sometimes the only way to get rid of it. Despite the harsh name, “killing” a process just means “forcing it to quit.” Here’s how to do it from the Linux or macOS command line...
Windows 10 Is Getting a Built-in Linux Kernel
Microsoft today announced Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2—that’s WSL 2. It will feature “dramatic file system performance increases” and support for Docker. To make all this possible, Windows 10 ...
37 Important Linux Commands You Should Know
Are you new to Linux or just a little rusty? Here are all the commands you’ll need to know. Think of this as an essential reference for the Linux terminal. This applies to the macOS command line, too....
How to Use the FTP Command on Linux
The File Transfer Protocol is older than most of our readers, but it’s still going strong. FTP doesn’t have the security of a modern protocol, but you may need to use it anyway. Here’s how to do it....
How to Reboot or Shut Down Linux Using the Command Line
Feel like starting over? This tutorial will show you how to cleanly and safely reboot or shut down your Linux or macOS computer from the command line.
How to Set Process Priorities With nice and renice on Linux
The nice and renice commands let you fine-tune how the kernel treats your processes by adjusting their priorities. Read this tutorial to learn how to use them in Linux and Unix-like operating systems such as macOS....
