Linux Tips

Here is powerful and simple use for the Linux find command – finding files or folders by one or more groups. Let’s get right onto the examples: Find files by group students find -type f . -group students Find folders/directories by group students find -type d . -group students Find files by groups student and teachers find -type … Read more

The find command in Linux/Unix is extremely powerful and can take some time to learn all of its uses. In previous articles, we have explained how to it to find files greater than or less than a certain size, find number of files in a folder, and finding the largest files on your computer. This article … Read more

In a previous article, I showed you how to append a string to the end of file. Now I will show you how to insert a string to the beginning of a file in Linux. The solution is not as obvious as the former, but I will show you a quick and easy way using … Read more

If you are looking for a quick and easily solution to changing your Linux passwd from a script, you have come to the right place. As you already know, the passwd command prompts the user to enter the desired password as well as a confirmation, but I have a solution that will change the password … Read more

This article will go through some basic examples on how to list files above or below a certain size in Linux using the find command. There are many use cases for running queries like this, for instance finding small files on your hard drive or finding very large files. So, lets get started with some examples. Using find … Read more

When you log into a Linux system, especially via SSH, you might notice a message displaying the time and date of your last login. This feature, while useful for tracking access and detecting unauthorized logins, may not be necessary for everyone. Some users prefer a cleaner terminal interface without distractions. In this guide, we’ll show … Read more

Converting a PDF to a plain text file on Linux doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re dealing with reports, documents, or something else, there are a few free tools that can get the job done quickly. Here are four great options you can try, with simple steps to follow. 1. Convert PDFs with pdftotext … Read more

Do you need an ultra fast way to create a large number of files in Linux? Perhaps, you are doing some load testing for an application and you need to create 1000 or even 1,000,000 files in the matter of seconds. Well, here is how to do it! There are two parts to creating these … Read more

This article will show you how to use the head command in Linux. head is used to print out the beginning of a file. For example, this is useful when you have a giant text file and you want to preview the contents without attempting to open the entire file. Here are some common examples … Read more

This article will show you how to add a network printer on a Ubuntu 9.10 system. Let’s go ahead and get started… Navigate to System –> Administration –> Printing Then choose Server –> New –> Printer from the Printer configuration window The New Printer wizard will be displayed. Here you can add either local or … Read more

Linux is a highly efficient and flexible operating system, but there are times when processes can misbehave, slow down the system, or consume excessive resources. In such cases, it may be necessary to terminate one, multiple, or even all processes. This guide provides a detailed explanation of how to kill all processes in Linux using … Read more

This article will show you are to disable UAC (User Access Controls) aka those pesky popup dialogs where you must enter your password in Ubuntu Linux! As many of you know, this feature was implemented in Windows Vista but went horribly wrong and is the reason it has been removed in Windows 7. Linux, which … Read more

Comparing two files in Linux is a common task, especially when managing configurations or tracking code changes. Let’s explore some straightforward methods to help you spot differences between files. Using the diff Command The diff command is a staple for comparing files in Linux. It highlights line-by-line differences, making it easy to identify changes. Basic … Read more

This article will explain how to generate a MD5 Checksum on a file or list of files on Linux and how to validate a file against a known checksum. We’ll give you easy-to-follow examples as well as explanations. Let’s get started! What is a MD5 Checksum? The MD5 checksum is a widely used cryptographic hash … Read more

When you encounter a tar.bz2 file, it might seem like a cryptic piece of technology reserved for advanced users. But don’t worry—it’s simpler than it looks. The tar.bz2 file format is a combination of two processes: creating a tar archive and compressing it with bzip2. This format is widely used in Unix/Linux systems to bundle … Read more

If you’re looking to move files quickly and efficiently between systems, setting up an FTP server for Linux is a solid option. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is reliable, widely used, and pretty straightforward to get up and running on Linux. Whether you’re managing a personal server or handling company data, an FTP server is a … Read more

Appending data to files is a common task in Linux, whether you’re updating logs, adding configuration settings, or combining file contents. Linux provides several straightforward methods to append text or other data to an existing file. This guide will cover different tools and commands you can use for this purpose. Using the >> Operator for … Read more

This guide will take you through the basics of RPM and show you how to install it on different Linux server distributions: Ubuntu, CentOS, Fedora, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). In the world of Linux, mastering the art of installing, upgrading, and removing software packages is crucial. These tasks are generally handled by what’s … Read more

This article will show you to how to list of all installed RPM packages on Linux distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora. We’ll show you how to solve this using the rpm and dpkg commands. RPM (Red Hat Package Manager) is used by distributions such as CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora for package management. Ubuntu, … Read more

This article will show you how to use the tail command to automatically view data that is appended to a file. This is particularly useful when you want to view the progress of some process from a log file. For example, if you want to see when the Apache server has finished loading, instead of … Read more