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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

I used to be terrified of using the terminal, but as a Linux user, it's something you get accustomed to fairly quickly, and it's extremely helpful to know your way around. So, if you're new to Linux, ...

Linux runs on hardware as diverse as the Raspberry Pi and powerful supercomputers, making it a flexible choice of operating system. Linux can be used via a graphical user interface similar to Windows ...

Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...