This tutorial, I will show you several ways how to install deb packages on Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux Distributions. We will see how to install .deb file using dpkg command, using apt, using gdebi, using eddy, and finally using [...]
What are the Best Linux Distros for 2020
In this tutorial, we shall focus on the 10 + 1 best Linux distributions for the year 2020 for new and experienced users. As per distrowatch below are the top 10 Linux distributions based on website page hit ranking: 1. [...]
Gzip and Keep Original File in Linux
Gzip command by default delete the original file and replace it with a new compressed file with .gz extension. In this article, I am going to show you how to gzip file and keep the original ones intact. Previously, we [...]
How to Use Docker Run Command [Beginners Guide]
The docker run command is used to launch and run containers. Learning how to use docker run command is a recommendation for any developers who want to get familiar with Docker. When working with Docker, software developers mostly use the [...]
4 Ways to Check Which Shell You are Using on Linux
Out of the box, Linux provides a wide variety of shells. There is bash (Bourne Again shell) shell which ships by default in many Linux distributions. We also have sh (Bourne Shell), tcsh (TC shell), csh (C shell), Zsh (Z [...]
Awk Command in Linux
AWK is one of the most powerful command in Linux. You can manage data and generate reports using the awk command. It also allows us to use logical operation, variables, print functions and many more. AWK stands for "Aho, Weinberger [...]
How to Create Linux Swap File
One of the recommended ways of boosting your server's performance and avoiding running out of memory is by creating a swap space or swap file. Swap is virtual memory located on your hard disk and extends the RAM when the [...]
12 Best Tools to Connect Linux Remote Desktop
A remote desktop is a software that allows a computer system’s desktop environment to be run by another computer system. Remote desktop environments are used in organizations where applications are installed on a central server instead of every individual computer. [...]
13 Cool Things to Do with Linux
Linux is an open-source operating system that allows you to run almost every major web development language available. You don't need to pay for any software installation and you can find everything on the web. It can be installed on [...]
Auto-cpufreq - CPU Speed and Power Optimizer for Linux Systems
This guide, we explore yet another monitoring tool - auto-cpufreq - a CPU speed and power optimizer. In an earlier article, we looked at a user-friendly resource monitor known as Bashtop and saw just how easy it is to keep [...]
How to Install Zsh on Linux
This tutorial shows how to install zsh and configure 'Oh my zsh' framework on the Linux machine. Z shell (Zsh) is one of the most powerful shell interpreters which is an extended version of bash, tcsh, and ksh. It is [...]
Bpytop - An Efficient Resource Monitor in Linux
For terminal lovers, having the ability to monitor your system resource usage is just as crucial. Being aware of your systems' resource utilization helps you make informed decisions in general system maintenance. There are a few options out there such [...]
Linux wget Command Explained with Examples
The Linux wget command-line tool is a nifty utility used to download files over the internet. It's usually used when you want to download tarball & zipped files, deb & rpm packages from a website. With wget command, you can [...]
Exa - A Modern Replacement for ls Command
Exa is a nifty command-line tool that has received lots accolades for being a contemporary replacement for the good old ls command. And rightfully so given its ability to use different colors in displaying various file types, file permissions and [...]