Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.

Much to the chagrin of those who would like to malign the Linux operating system, it's actually quite easy to use. Thanks to modern GUI desktop environments and applications, anyone can jump into the ...

The shell does far more than run commands. Here’s how Bash expands your input behind the scenes so you can write cleaner, ...

One of the simplest ways to run a command in the background is by appending an ampersand (&) at the end of the command. This method instructs the shell to execute the command as a separate background ...

Getting started with Linux can be more than a little daunting. In this article we help you learn the commands needed to find your way around and teach you how to find out more on your own. Share on ...

Commands that provide help are essential. Here's a look at some of the help you can get from the Linux system itself. Even after you’ve used Linux for a while, you will still find yourself needing ...

Linux offers many classic commands, but some are already outdated, insecure, or are now inefficient. We show you which ...

There are several commands for checking up on memory usage in a Linux system. Focusing on which processes and users are consuming the most memory can benefit from a few carefully crafted tools and ...

While on site at a Fortune 500 corporation recently, I overheard a tech support person whispering excitedly to a project manager, “Don't play any games on your PC! The corporate auditors have a way to ...

Kmouth is a text-to-speech accessibility tool that lets you type words and quickly have your Linux computer speak the text ...