When it comes to scheduling tasks in a Linux environment, system administrators and developers often use the cron command for recurring tasks. However, there is another powerful tool for scheduling ...

The Linux comm command makes it easy to compare a couple text files and determine if they both contain the same lines -- whether the file contents are sorted or not.

There's a lot to learn about image files on the command line, from verifying file format to finding out where and when photos were taken and maybe even getting an unusual view of what they look like.

Whether you're running Linux on a desktop or a server, backups are essential to keeping your data safe and accessible. These command-line tools work well for both environments.

If you ever had to change or manage a user password on Linux, I've got two essential commands you need to know - and how to use them.