These are called "wildcards," and they can make your life in the Linux terminal much easier. Wildcard characters, also known ...

Jack Wallen shows you how to locate files on the Linux directory hierarchy using the find command.

Copies of files sometimes represent a big waste of disk space and can cause confusion if you want to make updates. Here are six Linux commands to help you identify these files.

File counting in a directory is a common task that many users might need to perform. It could be for administrative purposes, understanding disk usage, or organizing files in a systematic manner.

To make sure files aren't removed accidentally when running the Linux find command, use the -ok command. It will ask for permission before removing any files.

Having issues in Linux? These commands can help you get to the bottom of them.