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Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I depend on every day. See what you think.

Any Linux systems administrator needs to be proficient with a wide range of commands for user management, file handling, system monitoring, networking, security and more. This article covers a range ...

As Terry Lambert, the developer behind Linux ancestor Unix, once said, "It is not Unix's job to stop you from shooting your foot. If you so choose to do so, then it is Unix's job to deliver Mr. Bullet ...

Linux is often regarded as a complex operating system. In fact, even though it’s free, some experts argue that there’s a DIY ...

The .history file in Linux – whether ~/.bash_history, ~/.zsh_history or ~/.history – provides ways to track and reuse commands that you have recently run. This post suggests how you might make good ...

Removing sudo rights from CentOS (top) and Ubuntu (bottom). How to create a new user with admin privileges on Linux Your email has been sent If you’re a Linux system admin, you probably find yourself ...

Learn what drop-in (.d) directories are in Linux and how they help manage configuration files safely. Keep main config files ...

Linux Mint team developed new graphical troubleshooting tools to help you identify hardware and get the details needed for ...