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GNU Screen terminal multiplexer managing multiple sessions in Linux

Apr 30, 2026 • 7 min read

How to Use Linux Screen

GNU Screen is a terminal multiplexer for managing persistent sessions over SSH. This guide covers sessions, windows, detach/reattach, scrollback mode, and customization.

Use SCP Command to Securely Transfer Files

Apr 24, 2026 • 7 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, common options, and practical examples for everyday file transfers.

Bash case statement syntax and pattern matching examples

Jul 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Bash case Statement: Match Patterns in Shell Scripts

The Bash case statement matches a value against a list of patterns and runs the corresponding block. This guide explains argument parsing, syntax, glob patterns, multiple matches, and fall-through behavior.

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Sep 18, 2026 • 8 min read • new

nice and renice Commands in Linux: Set Process Priority

Control Linux process priority with nice and renice. See how nice values work, start lower-priority jobs, and change the priority of running processes.

CPU tile beside a nice-value slider ranging from -20 to 19

Sep 18, 2026 • 8 min read

How to List and Delete UFW Firewall Rules

List UFW firewall rules with ufw status and ufw show, then delete them by number or by specification. Covers numbered output, the show reports, rule reset, and SSH lockout recovery.

Sep 18, 2026 • 12 min read

How to Mount an NFS Share in Linux

Step-by-step instructions for mounting an NFS share in Linux: install the client, mount manually, persist with /etc/fstab, and troubleshoot common errors.

Sep 18, 2026 • 7 min read

How to Install Java on Ubuntu 24.04

Install Java 25, Java 21, and Oracle JDK on Ubuntu 24.04. This guide covers OpenJDK packages, default Java selection, and JAVA_HOME setup.

Sep 16, 2026 • 12 min read

ripgrep Command in Linux: Fast Recursive Search

The ripgrep command searches directories recursively while respecting ignore files. This guide explains rg syntax, file type filters, context lines, replacement previews, and config defaults.

ripgrep command searching files recursively in a Linux terminal

Sep 16, 2026 • 8 min read • series

Bash while Loop: Syntax and Examples

Bash while loop syntax and examples: infinite loops, reading files line by line, arithmetic conditions, and the break and continue statements.

Sep 16, 2026 • 11 min read

How to Format USB Drives and SD Cards on Linux

Step-by-step instructions for formatting USB drives and SD cards on Linux using parted and mkfs. Covers FAT32, exFAT, EXT4, and NTFS filesystems with partition table setup and verification.

Sep 14, 2026 • 10 min read • new

Fix "No Space Left on Device" When df Shows Free Space

Fix Linux no-space errors when df shows free space by checking the target mount, inode usage, tmpfs limits, container storage, Btrfs, and inotify watches.

Linux disk block usage and exhausted inode diagnostic cards

Sep 14, 2026 • 9 min read • series

How to Add a User to a Group in Linux

Add users to Linux groups with usermod, verify group membership, change primary groups, and fix common issues when group changes do not apply.

Sep 14, 2026 • 5 min read

pwd Command in Linux: Print the Current Working Directory

The pwd command prints the current working directory in Linux. This guide covers pwd syntax, the -L and -P options, $PWD and $(pwd) in scripts, and how symlinks affect the output.