What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...
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Windows networking commands in Linux: 5 equivalents you should know (plus WSL tricks)

The default behavior of ping on Linux and other Unix-like systems is different from Windows. On Windows, the ping command ...

5 Linux file managers to try when your GUI just won't do - they're all free

There are instances when a GUI file manager just won't work. When I run into those situations, there are several terminal-based options I go for.
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This bash redirection trick replaces echo | command

Bash—and other Linux shells—support powerful command plumbing using features like redirection. You may be used to the most ...