These tutorials will help you set up and configure Linux distributions.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to reboot a Linux system using the terminal. Restarting your system can be done with a simple command. Some of the commands you will learn in this guide is shutdown, reboot and systemctl. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to set, list, and use environment variables on Linux. These variables are essential to Linux and help define the current working environment. Using these, you can store bits of information related to the current system or user. Read More
In this guide, you will be learning some of the ways that you can rename a file or directory on a Linux system. There are two ways that we will be focusing on. One is the mv command which is excellent for simple renames. The other is the Perl rename tool. Read More
In this guide we will be teaching you some of the easy ways to kill a process on a Linux based system. This tutorial touches on three commands that are designed to terminate processes by sending what is called a kill signal. These three commands are kill, pkill and killall. Read More
In this guide you will be learning how easy it is to list all of the users on a Linux-based system. Listing users is as easy as reading the contents of the passwd file. We will also show you some simple ways to filter the returned data or check for a specific user. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to delete a file or directory on a Linux system. Knowing how to deletes files or folders is essential to dealing with Linux-based systems. You will see how to use the rm, rmdir, and unlink commands. Read More
Using chmod 777 is something that should always be avoided. Follow our guide to find out why and learn more about Linux permissions. This guide will also offer some alternatives you should try using instead of settings your permissions to 777 using chmod. Read More
In this guide, you will be learning how to use NTP on your Linux device by using Chrony. Chrony is a newer take on the NTP that is designed to make synchronizing time more reliable even in areas where a network connection is intermittent. Read More
In this Linux guide, you will be learning how to configure your firewall rules using UFW. UFW stands for uncomplicated firewall and makes the process of protecting your devices straightforward with easy to use commands and syntax. Read More
In this guide, we will be showing you how to use nano on your Linux system. nano is by far one of the most straightforward and versatile text editors you can use on Linux. It is the perfect choice for beginners to command-line text editors. Read More
In this guide, you will learn how to fortify your device's security by setting up two-factor authentication for your SSH connection. Adding 2FA will make it harder for users to brute force your SSH connection as it makes use of a continually regenerated code. Read More
In this guide, you will learn all the basics of file permissions in Linux based operating systems. Permissions are a critical part of Linux and are an incredibly helpful aspect to gain a basic understanding of. Read More
Learn how to partition and format drives using the Raspberry Pi or another device running a Linux based operating system. Knowing this process is incredibly handy when setting up an old or new drive and it has the wrong or no partitions. Read More
This Linux commands cheat sheet goes through most of the popular commands on a Linux based operating system. You will find this tutorial handy if you're new to Linux. It is still great for advanced users as it's easy to forget commands. Read More