Linux Commands
Command references for core Linux tools, syntax, examples, and practical one-liners.
wc Command in Linux: Count Lines, Words, and Bytes
The wc command counts lines, words, characters, and bytes in files or standard input. This guide covers all options with practical pipeline examples.
top Command in Linux: Monitor Processes in Real Time
The top command displays running processes and system resource usage in real time. This guide covers sorting, filtering, load metrics, and key interactive controls.
usermod Command in Linux: Modify User Accounts and Groups
The usermod command modifies user account attributes such as groups, shell, home directory, username, and expiry date. This guide covers all common options with examples.
sort Command in Linux: Sort Lines of Text
The sort command sorts lines of text files alphabetically or numerically. This guide covers sorting by column, reverse order, unique lines, and combining sort with other commands.
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.
journalctl Command in Linux: Query and Filter System Logs
journalctl queries the systemd journal and lets you filter logs by unit, time, priority, boot, and process. This guide covers the most useful journalctl options with practical examples.
stat Command in Linux: Display File and Filesystem Information
The stat command displays detailed file and filesystem information in Linux, including size, permissions, inode number, and timestamps. This guide covers all major stat options with examples.
How to Create Groups in Linux: groupadd Command
This guide explains how to create groups in Linux using the groupadd command, including how to set a custom GID, create system groups, and manage group options.
touch Command in Linux: Create Files and Update Timestamps
The touch command creates empty files and updates file timestamps in Linux. This guide covers access time, modification time, custom timestamps, and reference file usage.
Rsync Command in Linux with Examples
Learn how to use the rsync command to sync files and directories locally and remotely. Covers common options, remote transfers, dry run, exclusions, and troubleshooting.
Linux patch Command: Apply Diff Files
The patch command applies diff files to original files in Linux. This guide covers basic usage, strip paths, dry run, backup, and reversing patches with examples.
Linux basename Command: Strip Directory and Suffix from File Names
The basename command strips the directory path and optional suffix from a file name. This guide covers all basename options with practical examples.
Timeout Command in Linux
The timeout command runs a specified command and terminates it after a given time limit. This guide covers syntax, signal handling, exit codes, and practical examples for scripts and pipelines.
Rmmod Command in Linux
Learn how to use the rmmod command to remove kernel modules in Linux, including options, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Free Command in Linux
Learn how to use the Linux free command to check RAM and swap usage. Includes output explained, human-readable format, and useful options.
Diff Command in Linux
Learn how to use the diff command in Linux to compare files and directories. Covers unified/context formats, ignore case/whitespace, and common options.
How to Clear (Flush) the DNS Cache on Windows, MacOS, and Linux
This article provides instructions on how to flush your DNS cache on different operating systems and web browsers.
