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How To Zip Files in the Linux Terminal

By Jo Hinchliffe published

Compress files into a ZIP archive using the terminal emulator in Linux.

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Damn Small Linux revived my aging Eee PC. Here’s how to use it to resurrect any old computer.

By Les Pounder published

Elevate that Intel Celeron from 2007 from doorstop to functional PC with Damn Small Linux

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How To Add, Remove and Update Software in Debian and Ubuntu Using Apt

By Les Pounder published

Debian-based Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Mint and Raspberry Pi OS use the Apt packaging application to manage software installations.

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How To Hibernate Ubuntu

How To Hibernate your Linux computer: Unlike sleep, it uses no battery

By Les Pounder published

Learn how to enable hibernation for your PC and laptop running Linux

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How To Check Your Disk Usage in Linux

By Jo Hinchliffe published

Explore how to check disk usage using the df and the du commands and learn how a variety of simple arguments can enhance your workflow.

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How SSH into Remote Computers Using Windows, Linux or macOS

By Les Pounder published

SSH is often taken for granted. It provides a simple and secure means to remotely connect to servers and devices enabling users to control a device from great distances.

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How To Change File or Directory Permissions via the Linux Terminal

By Jo Hinchliffe published

Use the chmod command to change permissions from the command line.

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Mission Center

How to manage your Linux resources with Mission Center

By Les Pounder published

Manage and review your Linux system resources, processes and apps using Mission Center.

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How to View Your Command History in Any Linux Operating System

By Jo Hinchliffe published

Often overlooked, history is an archive of all the commands that our user has typed. But what can we do with these commands and what tools can we use?

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How To Monitor CPU and RAM Resources in Any Linux Distro

By Les Pounder published

Keeping an eye on system resources is a must, no matter if you are using a Raspberry Pi or a multi-million dollar data center. We show you how to monitor your systems from the Linux command line.

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