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Use SCP Command to Securely Transfer Files

Sep 23, 2026 • 10 min read

scp Command in Linux: Secure File Transfer Examples

SCP copies files securely between local and remote hosts over SSH. This guide covers syntax, uploads, downloads, custom ports, and the options you need for everyday transfers.

Aug 4, 2026 • 7 min read

Linux Folder Size: How to Check File and Directory Sizes

Check folder and file sizes in Linux with du. Compare directory totals, rank subdirectories, exclude paths, and check free space with df.

Aug 8, 2026 • 7 min read

How to Show Line Numbers in Vim and Vi

Turn on line numbers in Vim or Vi for the current session, set them by default in .vimrc or init.lua, and switch between absolute, relative, and hybrid numbering.

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Oct 30, 2026 • 15 min read • series

SSH Tunnel: Local, Remote, and Dynamic Port Forwarding

Set up SSH tunnels with the -L, -R, and -D options for local, remote, and dynamic port forwarding, with working examples for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Oct 30, 2026 • 12 min read

How to Mount a Windows Share on Linux Using CIFS

Mount a Windows SMB share on Linux with CIFS, use a credentials file, set ownership and permissions, and create a reliable fstab entry.

Oct 30, 2026 • 9 min read • new

How to Install PostgreSQL on Debian 13

Install PostgreSQL 17 on Debian 13, create an application role and database, and configure password authentication and remote access.

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Oct 30, 2026 • 12 min read

ln Command in Linux: Create Symbolic Links

The ln command creates symbolic links on Linux, giving you a stable name that points to a moving target. This guide covers creating, updating, and cleaning up symlinks, plus safe symlink updates for deployments.

ln command in Linux for creating symbolic links

Oct 29, 2026 • 10 min read • new

bc Command in Linux: Command-Line Calculator

Use bc for arbitrary-precision math on the Linux command line, with examples covering scale, functions, base conversion, and use inside shell scripts.

bc calculator showing decimal division with scale set to four places

Oct 29, 2026 • 7 min read

type Command in Linux: Show Command Type and Location

Check how Bash resolves a name with type: alias, function, builtin, keyword, or file on disk. Covers -t, -a, -p, -P, and where Zsh and dash differ.

Using the type command to show how the shell resolves a command name

Oct 29, 2026 • 10 min read

pushd and popd Commands in Linux: Navigate Directories with a Stack

Save directories to a stack with pushd, return with popd, and jump between them in Bash. Covers dirs, stack rotation, ~N shortcuts, quiet use in scripts, and common errors.

Terminal showing pushd, popd, and dirs command examples in Linux

Oct 28, 2026 • 8 min read

wall Command in Linux: Broadcast Messages to Logged-In Users

The wall command broadcasts a message to the terminals of all logged-in users in Linux. This guide covers sending messages from arguments, files, and pipes, with group targeting and banner control.

Using the Linux wall command to broadcast a message to all logged-in users

Oct 28, 2026 • 8 min read

cat Command in Linux: View, Combine, and Create Files

Display, combine, and create files with the cat command in Linux, plus line numbers, hidden characters, and when to use less instead.

Oct 28, 2026 • 8 min read

shutdown Command in Linux: Power Off, Reboot, and Schedule

How to use the shutdown command in Linux to power off, halt, or reboot the system immediately or at a scheduled time, with examples of all common options.