Tips & Tricks

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Linux Shutdown Command Explained (with Examples)

Do you need to know how to shut down your Linux system using the command line or schedule a shutdown at a specific time? Here's the answer!

The plocate command finds all files on the system matching the given pattern, providing much faster searches on a smaller index.

Learn how to use the APT command in Linux with this helpful guide to install, update, and remove software packages like a pro.

Although the system sets the hostname during the installation process, you can change it at any moment in Linux.

This guide shows you the two most straightforward and proper ways to install a DEB file in Ubuntu - via the command line or а GUI app.

We will explore the five best terminal-based monitoring tools on your Linux systems to keep you fully aware of their status.

Here's how to keep iptables firewall rules persistent between reboots so you don’t lose them after the system is rebooted.

This guide will show you how to use “find” and “locate” commands to find files and directories on your Linux file systems.

This guide will teach you how to quickly and easily delete files and directories in Linux using the command line.

Here's how to find out what Linux kernel version and distribution your system is running.