In this how-to, we’ll look at various ways of using the find command to help us find files and directories across the Linux filesystem. Sometimes we misplace a file or directory and we can spend ...

When I started using Linux, the file system was nothing like the folder structures Id been used to on Windows. Ill admit that ...

There are several Linux file systems, but should you go with an alternative, and if so, which one? Written by Jack Wallen, Contributing Writer. Contributing Writer. June 5, 2025 at 3:00 a.m. PT.

Learn the art of file renaming in Linux with our comprehensive guide. Skip to main content. ... Open up your Files application, and go to the file that you want to rename. 2.

When the installation is complete, you can encrypt files using the gpg command the same way you would within Linux, as I outlined above. How to encrypt a file on Windows With Windows 11 ...

If you're new to Linux, there's a very handy file you'll want to learn about right away. Jack Wallen introduces you to the hosts file and how to add entries to it.

In spite of the huge differences between Linux and Windows, sharing files between the systems is surprisingly easy. Here’s a look at two very different ways to make this happen.

With Linux there are so many ways to synchronize and/or backup files over a network. For many, rsync and scp are the de facto standard. There is, of course, another option–one you’ve likely ...

Use the basic tail command to display the last 10 lines of a file. Tail the desired number of lines by specifying the -n option. Learn how to use the +N option to display lines starting from the Nth ...