All UNIX-based operating systems, including Linux, follow the structure that “everything is a file.” These systems treat all the regular files, directories, processes, symbolic links, and devices like external hardware as files. You can create, modify, and delete files using the commands or from the File Manager. Deleting files is essential when you accidentally create […]

The Logrotate utility simplifies the process of administering log files. It relocates and replaces log files to manage their size and organize them while maintaining the information present inside them. For example, it will maintain seven log files to keep daily records for seven days. While rotating the log files, Logrotate deletes irrelevant old logs, […]

Cron is a time-based job scheduler that lets you schedule tasks and run scripts periodically at a fixed time, date, or interval. Moreover, these tasks are called cron jobs. With cron jobs, you can efficiently perform repetitive tasks like clearing cache, synchronizing data, system backup and maintenance, etc. These cron jobs also have other features […]

Processes are the running instances of programs that consume system resources. Listing these processes helps you monitor system activity, and  troubleshoot issues. That’s why there are multiple tools and utilities in Linux that you can use to list the currently running process. However, many beginners don’t know the exact way to list the process without […]

Linux is a famous OS due to its features, like its robust file management system. It lets you perform various operations such as creating, editing, moving, and renaming those files. However, these features pose no advantage if you cannot locate your desired files. This is quite a common issue, and many users often forget a […]

Archive(zip) files reduce space consumption to make the data transferable. That’s why most files you download from the web are in zip formats like tar, zip, and rar. However, you first need to unzip these files to access the data.  Although a few tools are available to unzip files, Linux contains simple commands that can […]

Linux is a multi-user system, meaning multiple users can work collaboratively on a single system. It helps organizations streamline their workflow and divide the workload. Every employee or member who joins the team gets separate user IDs to access the system, and every ID is associated with different permissions(read, write, or execute).  That’s why you […]

Directories are containers that hold various data, including text, media, and zip files. As a system administrator, you can create, move, or delete these directories. Although deleting a directory in Linux is simple, many beginners need to learn the correct ways to do it. That’s why Linux users sometimes delete important directories, which can lead […]

Tar offers a great way of combining multiple files and directories in a single package. Tarball facilitates efficient data transmission and allows you to conserve disk space by reducing the file size of numerous files.  So whether you are looking to create backups, transfer files, or distribute software packages, it is your one-stop solution for […]

Rufus has become immensely popular due to its versatility, reliability, and efficiency. It is a tool for creating bootable USB drives to run multiple operating systems on your PC or laptop. Moreover, you can also use it to create live environments, allowing you to run an operating system without the need for installation. As Rufus […]