This post describes testdisk, one of the tools that comes in handy for recovering recently deleted files (along with fixing partitions in other ways). When you delete a file on a Linux system, it ...

The Clop ransomware gang is now also using a malware variant that explicitly targets Linux servers, but a flaw in the encryption scheme has allowed victims to quietly recover their files for free for ...

There’s one big event that can trigger an overwhelming sense of dread when you’re installing an OS on a friend or family member’s PC: data loss. It’s bad enough when it happens to your own data, but ...

Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...

Some files on a Linux system can appear in more than one location. Follow these instructions to find and identify these "identical twins" and learn why hard links can be so advantageous. Identifying ...

How to use Unison to sync files on Linux machines across a network Your email has been sent With Linux there are so many ways to synchronize and/or backup files over a network. For many, rsync and scp ...