Linux built-ins are commands that are built into the shell, much like shelves that are built into a wall. You won’t find them as stand-alone files the way standard Linux commands are stored in ...

Commands that provide help are essential. Here's a look at some of the help you can get from the Linux system itself. Even after you’ve used Linux for a while, you will still find yourself needing ...

Many users who try Linux for the first time can get confused easily as their is no readily apparent help system available to them. As Windows programs are typically graphical in nature, it is not too ...

Oooh, I just know I'm going to hear it in the comments for that one. But you know what? Just how many of you have tried something similar with other words? You know you have at least once or twice. Go ...

Are you new to Linux and resisting the terminal? Or perhaps you're a longtime passionate user like me? Regardless, learning ...

One cost-effective and reliable way to reset a Windows password is to keep a copy of Linux with you and use the chntpw application. You lose your Windows password(s ...

Linux has tons of productivity tools waiting to help. There are both GUI and command-line apps available. All of the tools listed are free to use. When you think of productivity, I'm sure the usual ...

If you have a telescope or just like studying the skies, you'll appreciate the Kstars app from the KDE project. It's a ...

This may sound like sacrilege, but it’s not: Ubuntu Linux can be useful even if you’re a hardcore Windows user. We’ll be getting our hands dirty with some Linux terminal commands here, but don’t worry ...

10 ways to check ports in Linux to help troubleshoot systems Your email has been sent System and network troubleshooting often involves checking and obtaining information about ports to ensure ...