Earlier, we’ve written about many Linux System Monitor Tools that can be used to monitor the performance of Linux systems, but we think that most users prefer the default one that comes with every Linux…
HTTP clients are utility software that enables you to download files over the Internet. Apart from being able to download files remotely, these command line tools can be used for other tasks such as debugging…
PuTTY is a free and open-source cross-platform SSH and telnet client that even after being around for over 20 years remains one of the most popular SSH clients being used especially on the Windows platform….
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a network protocol used for transferring files between a client and a server on a computer network. In the early days, FTP applications were initially designed for the command line,…
Ubuntu is a popular Linux distribution known for its ease of use, stability, and user-friendly approach. One of the things that makes Ubuntu so easy to use is its apt package management system, which enables…
In our previous article, we have seen 20 Netstat Commands (netstat now replaced by ss command) to monitor or manage a Linux network. This is another ongoing series of packet sniffer tools called tcpdump. Here,…
Occasionally, while dealing with files in a Linux terminal, you may want to clear the content of a file without necessarily opening it using any Linux command line editors. How can this be achieved? In…
ifconfig in short “interface configuration” utility for system/network administration in Unix/Linux operating systems to configure, manage, and query network interface parameters via command-line interface or in a system configuration scripts. The “ifconfig” command is used…
DNS (Domain Name System) is a fundamental facilitator of several networking technologies such as mail servers, Internet browsing, and streaming services e.g. Netflix and Spotify, among others. It works on a special computer called a…
For years, certifications in the Information Technology world have helped job candidates demonstrate their skills to potential employers. In the Linux world, this is as true as in any other area, with businesses primarily looking…
In an earlier article, we reviewed 9 best file comparison and difference (Diff) tools for Linux and in this article, we will describe how to find the difference between two directories in Linux. Normally, to…
Netstat – derived from the words network and statistics – is a command-line utility used by system administrators for analyzing network statistics. It displays a whole manner of statistics such as open ports and corresponding…
Apache web server is one of the most popular and widely used open-source web servers thanks to its stability and reliability. The web server commands a huge market, especially in web hosting platforms. Be that…
dutree is a free, open-source, fast command-line tool for analyzing disk usage, written in the Rust programming language, which is developed from the combination of durep (disk usage reporter) and tree (list directory content in…
Good documentation is absolutely necessary for any software, and this principle extends to Linux commands as well. Numerous Linux distributions and open-source communities offer comprehensive documentation that is readily accessible on the Internet. This documentation…
Careers in the technology space and broad and diverse and require different sets of skills. Programming and Systems Administration are two occupations that stand out and you are likely to find professionals in these fields…
In the realm of Linux terminal operations, a range of Linux commands are at our disposal for the purpose of effectively deleting or removing files. When it comes to the task of file elimination, we…
Parted is a renowned command-line utility designed to facilitate the management of hard disk partitions in a user-friendly manner. With Parted, you can effortlessly perform tasks such as adding, deleting, shrinking, and extending disk partitions,…
One of the most commonly used and reliable ways of getting help under Unix-like systems is via man pages, which are the standard documentation for every Unix-like system and they correspond to online manuals for…
Although Linux operating systems are fairly stable and secure, they may not completely be immune to threats. All computer systems can suffer from malware and viruses, including those running Linux-based operating systems. However, the number…
When working with package management systems like apt or apt-get on Debian-based Linux distributions, you may encounter various errors. One common error is the “E: You must put some ‘deb-src’ URIs in your sources.list” message,…
The post 20 Useful ‘apt-get’ Commands for Ubuntu Package Management first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides . The apt-get command was the primary package management command used in Debian-based Linux distributions prior…
In Debian-based distributions such as Ubuntu, package management plays a crucial role in installing, upgrading, and removing software packages. One of the fundamental components of the package management system is APT (Advanced Package Tool), which…
One important thing to master under Linux System/Server Administration is package management using different package management tools. Different Linux distributions install applications in a pre-compiled package containing binary files, configuration files, and information about the…
Linux has a rich collection of commands, and while many of them are powerful and useful for various tasks, there are also some funny and whimsical commands that you can try out for amusement. 1….
Network bonding combines multiple LAN or Ethernet interfaces into a single logical interface known as a network bond. The goal of network bonding is to provide fault tolerance and network redundancy. It also enhances capacity…
Eclipse is a free integrated development environment IDE that is used by programmers around to write software mostly in Java but also in other major programming languages via Eclipse plugins. The latest release of Eclipse…
This article will show you useful ways to find information about users on a Linux system. Here we’ll describe commands to get a user’s account details, show login details as well what users are doing…
Powerline is a great statusline plugin for Vim editor, which is developed in Python and provides status lines and prompts for many other applications such as bash, zsh, tmux, and many more. It enhances the…
What you do when you are not sure of the command you are running especially in case of complex Linux commands which use a lot of options. We use man pages to get some help…
Organizing your home directory or even system can be particularly hard if you have the habit of downloading all kinds of stuff from the internet using your download managers. Often you may find you have…
For those who believe that Linux Command Line is boring and there isn’t any fun, then you’re wrong here are the articles on Linux, that shows how funny and naughty is Linux. You might also…
Google Docs is probably one of the most widely used office suites in the world. Its set of editing tools and high usability make life easier for those who want to work on the same…