Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.

The shell does far more than run commands. Here’s how Bash expands your input behind the scenes so you can write cleaner, ...

Working on the command line is an integral part of being a successful Linux user. You need to have a firm grasp of certain commands to work effectively. There are even certain commands that you must ...

Linux offers many classic commands, but some are already outdated, insecure, or are now inefficient. We show you which commands you can leave behind and which you can switch to instead.

Commands that provide help are essential. Here's a look at some of the help you can get from the Linux system itself. Even after you’ve used Linux for a while, you will still find yourself needing ...

Linux might sound scary for first-time Linux users, but actually, it isn’t. Linux is a bunch of open-source Unix operating systems based on Linux Kernel. These operating systems are called Linux ...

If you’re not sure if you’re running a Linux command or you’re using a bash builtin, don’t stress, it isn’t all that obvious. In fact, you can get very used to commands like cd without realizing that ...

I'll walk you through two methods for handling this essential task, plus a third way that achieves total annihilation.