The awk command is not just a command; it’s a scripting language, just like bash. The awk command is used for advanced pattern scanning, data extraction, and text manipulation. Because of its scripting support, it is useful for Linux power users, whether an administrator, a developer, or a Linux enthusiast. For instance, a system administrator […]

IPv6 is the latest version of IP (Internet Protocol) to provide IP addressing and enhance the security of connected devices. However, specific applications or networks don’t support IPv6, making it hard for the user to connect the device to the server. In this case, you need to disable IPv6 from the device. So, if you […]

The dd command, or data duplicator, is a robust and versatile utility famous for its disk manipulation features. While its primary purpose is to create disk images, it also lets you clone data, convert file formats, take backups, and more. Whether you’re a Linux beginner or an experienced user, understanding the various applications of the […]

In this guide, we will demonstrate using the open command in Linux. Prerequisites To perform the steps demonstrated in this guide, you will need the following components: A properly configured Linux system. For testing, consider using a Linux VM. Basic understanding of the command-line interface. The open command In Linux, the open command is a […]

In this guide, we will demonstrate a number of ways of using the APT command on Linux. Prerequisites To perform the steps demonstrated in this guide, you will need the following components: A properly configured Linux distro that uses APT as the package manager, for example, Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Devuan, etc. Basic understanding of […]

While installing different drivers on your Linux system, you may need to check if UEFI Secure Boot is enabled/disabled on your computer as you may need to perform different installation steps depending on the UEFI Secure Boot status of your computer. For example, some Linux distributions (i.e. Ubuntu) automatically signs the NVIDIA kernel modules while […]

As the name suggests, grep or global regular expression print lets you search for specific text patterns within a file’s contents. Its functionalities include pattern recognition, defining case sensitivity, searching multiple files, recursive search, and many more.  So whether you’re a beginner or a system administrator, knowing about the grep command to locate the files […]

Linux works well as a multiuser operating system. Many users can access a single OS simultaneously without interpreting each other. However, if others can access your directories or files, the risk may increase.  Hence, from a security perspective, securing the data from others is essential. Linux has features to control access from permissions and ownership. […]

Operating systems use packets for transferring the data on a network. These are small chunks of information that carry data and travel among devices. Moreover, when any network problem arises, packets aid in identifying the root cause of the underlying problem. How? By tracing the route of those packets. The traceroute command in Linux helps […]

The htop is a CLI utility to check an interactive list of running processes in real-time. It is a more feature-rich and user-friendly alternative to the top command. The htop command allows you to manage system processes, monitor resources, and perform other administration tasks. One of the most prominent features of htop is that it […]