Linux Commands
Command references for core Linux tools, syntax, examples, and practical one-liners.
How to Copy Files and Directories in Linux
Step-by-step guide to copying files and directories in Linux with the cp and rsync commands. Covers recursive copies, preserving permissions, and common examples.
jobs Command in Linux: List and Manage Background Jobs
The jobs command lists background and suspended processes in the current shell session. This guide covers syntax, options, job specifications, and practical examples.
dmesg Command in Linux: Read and Filter Kernel Messages
How to use the dmesg command in Linux to read kernel ring buffer messages, filter by log level and facility, display human-readable timestamps, and watch for new events in real time.
paste Command in Linux: Merge Lines from Files
Use the paste command in Linux to merge lines from multiple files side by side, change delimiters, and serialize output with practical examples.
git stash: Save and Restore Uncommitted Changes
How to use git stash to temporarily save uncommitted changes, switch branches, and restore your work — with examples for stashing untracked files, named stashes, and partial stashes.
rpm Command in Linux: Install, Query, and Verify Packages
Use the rpm command in Linux to install, upgrade, remove, query, and verify RPM packages on Fedora, RHEL, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux, and other RPM-based distributions.
How to Transfer Files with Rsync over SSH
Use rsync over SSH to copy and synchronize files and directories between local and remote systems, with examples for custom ports, dry runs, compression, and progress display.
pstree Command in Linux: View the Process Tree
Use the pstree command in Linux to display running processes as a tree, show PIDs and PGIDs, trace parent processes, and highlight specific branches.
type Command in Linux: Show Command Type and Location
The type command shows whether a name is a shell builtin, alias, function, keyword, or executable file, and how the current shell resolves it.
How to Check Memory Usage in Linux
Step-by-step guide to checking RAM usage in Linux using free, top, /proc/meminfo, and ps_mem — with examples for megabytes, gigabytes, and per-process memory.
Linux ip Command with Examples
A practical guide to the Linux ip command: show and configure network interfaces, assign IP addresses, manage routes, and inspect the ARP table with real examples.
chown Command in Linux: Change File Ownership
Use the chown command in Linux to change file and directory ownership, including recursive changes, symbolic links, and practical ownership examples.
How to Create a systemd Service File in Linux
Create a systemd service file in Linux with step-by-step instructions for unit file structure, service types, restart policies, and service management with systemctl.
How to Create Users in Linux (useradd Command)
Learn how to create and add users in Linux with the useradd command, including home directories, passwords, groups, shells, UIDs, and other common account options.
Linux Watch Command
Use the watch command in Linux to run commands at regular intervals and monitor output changes in the terminal. Includes interval, highlighting, pipes, and practical examples.
How to Remove (Delete) Files and Directories in Linux
Learn how to delete files and directories in Linux using the rm, rmdir, unlink, and shred commands, with examples for single files, wildcards, recursive removal, and safe deletion workflows.
xargs Command in Linux: Usage and Examples
The xargs command builds and executes commands from standard input. This guide covers the most useful xargs options with practical examples.
locate Command in Linux: Find Files Quickly
Search for files and directories by name using the locate command in Linux. Covers installation, database updates, pattern matching, and common options.
Listing Linux Services with systemctl
Use the systemctl command to list running, failed, and enabled Linux services. Includes filtering by state, checking status, and listing unit files.
How to Truncate Files in Linux: Empty Files Without Deleting
Empty a file without deleting it using shell redirection or the truncate command. Covers permissions, sudo workarounds, and truncating log files.
