It takes some time working with Linux commands before you know which one you need for the task at hand, how to format it and what result to expect, but it’s possible to speed up the process. With that ...

I remember how foreign it all was when I first started using Linux. Granted, back in 1997, I was only just learning how to use a Windows 95 computer. Sure, I understood the most basic terms -- RAM, ...

Working on the command line is an integral part of being a successful Linux user. You need to have a firm grasp of certain commands to work effectively. There are even certain commands that you must ...

Installing and updating the OS, managing user accounts, and looking after security are just a few of the primary responsibilities of a Linux systems administrator. While I don’t imagine that I’ll ever ...

GUIs are great—we wouldn’t want to live without them. But if you’re a Mac or Linux user and you want to get the most out of your operating system (and your keystrokes), you owe it to yourself to get ...

I cannot tell you how many times I've had to manage user passwords in Linux without the help of a GUI app. Whether it's on a server or because I'm using SSH to access a remote machine, knowing the ...

Logs, databases, and caches grow under /var. Learn why Linux admins monitor the /var directory to prevent disk issues and service failures.