The find command is one of the strangest Linux programs you’ll use. It’s essential enough to be omnipresent, yet obscure ...

To make sure files aren't removed accidentally when running the Linux find command, use the -ok command. It will ask for permission before removing any files. A friend recently reminded me of a useful ...

You may find yourself in a situation where you remember the content of a file but not its name. Linux offers various commands to help you find files based on specific text strings within them. By ...

This is presently the most popular command on the site indicating a lot of people find themself in that very situation – running superuser commands as an ordinary user. Hey, it’s a lot better than the ...

The command line isn't required when using Linux. To truly maximize your Linux experience, you should still learn it. Some commands are more useful than others. Before we begin, I want to be clear: ...

The which command is the simplest of the three. When you use it to ask about a Linux command, it will run down your search path looking for executable files by the name you specify. These can be ...

When I'm using Linux, I know that all the information I need is only a few commands away. If you want to know it, Linux can give it to you -- from security, network, disk space, users, and everything ...