Linux Articles

Linux comes with a lot of built-in tools for administering and optimizing your system. If you’re new to Linux or just recently made the switch from Windows, you need to […]

More and faster are always two things we want, especially when it comes to data. The problem is that “more” and “faster” are usually at odds, so we have file […]

Entering the Linux universe can be overwhelming. There are so many Linux distributions (distros) out there that a beginner can easily make the wrong choice. There are various distros for […]

If you’re a new Linux user, you probably encountered the Chmod command at some point early on. Perhaps someone told you to “chmod 777” to move a file to a […]

Do you know how many files are in a fresh install of Linux? If you use the PopOS! Linux distribution as an example, there are over 31,000 files. That’s before […]

Linux Mint is generally regarded as the easiest way to get away from Windows and Mac and enter the wonderful world of open-source operating systems. With a simple installation process, […]

Although Chromebooks ship with Chrome OS, a Linux-based operating system, out-of-the-box, they can also run unadulterated Linux distributions without issues. In fact, you can run Chrome OS and another Linux […]

You hear your friends talk about Linux all the time, or maybe you’re just wondering which OS is better for you, Windows or Linux. You’re tempted to try it, but […]

Consider the above comic from the excellent XKCD webcomic. The lazy fellow in the chair wants their friend to make them a sandwich, but they lack the authority to make […]

Whether you’re interested in a career in cybersecurity, or just want to learn more about Linux and computers, Kali is a good Linux distribution to use. It’s free, comes from […]

Linux has blossomed into dozens and dozens of different distributions (or “distros”) over the decades since it was first created. Each one has its own fanbase, as well as a […]

Getting started with a Raspberry Pi can be daunting. Even if you find a good guide to follow when you set up your Pi for the first time, there’s so […]

While it may still have a relatively small share of the desktop market, Linux is growing in popularity every day. The desktop market itself may not be the holy grail […]

If you have root access on your Linux PC, you have the power to delete any file or directory you like. This can be dangerous, however, with tools like rm […]

Without a secure password, your data is vulnerable. Easy to guess or previously leaked passwords make a hacker’s job easy—after all, it isn’t hard to breach a user account if […]

Whether you’re a veteran Linux user or just picked up a distro like PopOS or Ubuntu, you still need to know how to manage your files and folders. That means […]

There are a number of Linux distributions out there, each with a certain focus or flavor. Some Linux distros are focused on security testing, while others are made for gaming. […]