Linux Commands

Learn to master the Terminal with guides on various Linux commands.

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I built a private cloud workspace at home, and it was easier than I expected

Remote desktop is great, but this is way cleaner (and free).

Linux Mint 23.2 Zena with terminal open on a laptop
I stopped being afraid of Linux terminal commands once Claude started explaining them

Learning Linux has been a ton of fun, and Claude has been surprisingly helpful along the way.

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lsof hidden connections
I used one Linux command to see exactly what my apps were doing to my system

One command revealed a side of my system I never knew existed.

Using the strace  Linux command
There's a Linux command that shows you exactly what any running process is doing

Within seconds, you can see which file it's waiting on or why it's stuck.

Using inotify tools on Linux Mint 1
I used a simple Linux command to watch what apps do to my files in real time

Watch how Linux apps interact with your files behind the scenes.

Using iotop on Linux Mint
I found a Linux command that shows exactly which app is eating my disk I/O in real time

iotop works like top, but it watches your disk instead of your CPU.

Viewing memory with btop
I stopped using top in Linux once I discovered this better terminal tool

A smarter way to monitor Linux resources without switching between tools.

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Native terminal with system info on Android Pixel 9a.
4 things you can do with a Linux terminal on Android that no regular app can match

Your phone is more capable than Android lets on.

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Ollama running locally.
I use Linux for local LLMs and everything is easier than Windows

ChatGPT style in the terminal? Whaaaaat? Yes, it's true. I do it, and so can you.

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Cleaning out old files is liberating.
I freed up 14GB on my SSD using this quick Linux clean up

Mop out the old stuff you don't use anyway. It will free up disk space and make your system calmer.

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trying uutils vs GNU corutils
I replaced my standard Linux coreutils with Rust versions and it’s surprisingly faster

What if your core commands aren’t keeping up?

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The linux terminal filled with text.
5 commands to quickly fix broken packages in Linux

Unlock the potential of your Linux package manager and say goodbye to broken dependencies.

Ghostty running on a MacBook
Everyone’s switching to this GPU-accelerated terminal — and I get it

Yes, even your terminal can use your GPU.

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Close up of a itmux terminal window.
These 4 “hidden” Linux commands are ridiculously useful once you learn them

Sometimes, the old ways are better.

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Illustration of the Linux mascot peeking from behind a terminal window showing an asciinema recording playback, a blue magnifying glass icon floats above the terminal, and an fzf logo in the bottom.
I tested 5 lightweight Linux tools and they all earned a permanent spot

Five small Linux utilities that dramatically reduce friction in daily workflows.

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Sharing a live Linux terminal session with ttyd
I turned my Linux terminal into a shareable web session in less than 30 seconds

Make the command line even more versatile — and shareable.

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Close up of a itmux terminal window.
You'll fly through the terminal once you master these 5 Bash shortcuts

Speed up your terminal game instantly.

HP laptop with Linux desktop and system details window showing
I stopped fearing the Linux terminal after learning these 5 commands

Mastering essential commands turns Linux from intimidating into a fully controllable system.

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Illustration of people organizing digital files into a folder with the Linux penguin logo, symbolizing efficient file management and collaboration
How to Find Large Files on Linux

Hunt down the culprits taking up all your storage.

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Linux penguin surrounded by various vintage and modern gadgets, symbolizing technological evolution and Linux's adaptability across different devices.
These 4 Classic Linux Tools Have Better Modern Alternatives

Level-up your command-line toolbox with these excellent upgrades.

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