Linux Commands

In this tutorial, we cover the basics of using the tree command on a Linux-based distribution. This command is excellent for viewing directory structures containing files. You can use options to view more information on each file and directory. Read More...

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the tail command on Linux. Using tail allows you to retrieve the lines at the end of a file. This tool also allows you to follow a file, printing any newly added lines. Read More...

In this guide, I go through some of the most common cp command uses on a Linux or Unix distribution. You will find the cp command incredibly useful for copying files from one location to another. Therefore, I highly recommend learning it. Read More...

Learn how to use the mkdir command on a Linux operating system. This tool is used to create directories within the Linux filesystem. Within this guide, you will see all of the different ways to utilize mkdir. Read More...

In this guide, we will show you how to use the mv command on a Linux-based distribution. The mv command is extremely useful for moving directories and files. You can also use options to have it display prompts before overwriting. Read More...

In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to use the passwd command on a Linux-based operating system. You can change a user's password, password expiry, and more using this tool. You can even lock a user's account. Read More...

This tutorial will show you how to use both the nice command and renice command on a Linux-based operating system. These tools allow you to change the priority of a new or existing process by modifying its nice value. Read More...

Learn how to use the who command on Linux to see who is currently logged into your system. In addition, you can use options to see data such as the last boot time, how many users logged in, dead processes, and much more. Read More...

This tutorial will show you how to use the ps command on Linux. This tool allows you to get the status of processes on your device. Unlike the top command, this tool will provide you with a snapshot of the listed processes. Read More...

In this tutorial, we will take you through using the unzip command so you can extract data from zip archive files. It is essential to understand how to use this command as many archive files are in zip format. Read More...

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the ping command on a Linux-based operating system. This utility helps test the stability of network connections by sending what is called an ICMP request to the specified destination. Read More...

This guide will show you how to use the bg command on a Linux-based system. This tool allows you to run a command in the background. It is a vital part of the job control system and is implemented in shells such as bash. Read More...

In this tutorial, we go through the steps to use the whereis command to find the source, manual, and binary files for certain commands. If you require a direct path to specific files for your next project, you will find this handy. Read More...

In this guide, you will learn how to use the fg command on Linux. This tool is built-in to most shell systems to help manage background jobs. Using this utility, you can bring a job from the background to the foreground. Read More...

In this guide, we will be walking you through how to use the jobs command on a Linux operating system. Using this command, you can track tasks started within the current shell. These shell tasks are referred to as jobs. Read More...

In this tutorial, we show you how to use the zip command to archive and extract data. We also cover a few different options that you can use to alter the command's behavior. It is the perfect tool for handling zip archives. Read More...

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the pidof command on Linux. This utility allows you to get a process ID by only referencing a process name. Options allow you to refine further the results produced from this command. Read More...

In this guide, you will learn how to use the uname command on Linux. You can use uname to find out more information about your system and its kernel. This tool can even be used to find the hostname that you have set for your system. Read More...

In this guide, you will learn to use the free command on a Linux-based operating system. This tool allows you to get a quick overview of your system's memory usage. The data shows the status of both physical and virtual memory. Read More...

In this tutorial, we will take you through how to utilize the tar command on a Linux or Unix distribution. Using this command will allow you to archive and extract tar archive. These archives are sometimes known as a tarball. Read More...