Linux: Tutorials

In here you will find a series a various Linux tutorials. These are all questions I had to look around to get an answer and that I still refer from time to time. I hope these will help you as well.

Compress and Extract

Compress Files and Directories

Learn how to compress you files and directories by using Zip, Gzip, Tar or 7zip directly in your terminal.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Intermediate

Extract/Unzip Files and Directories

Learn how to extract/unzip a compressed folder by using Zip, Gzip, Tar or 7zip directly in your terminal.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Intermediate

Hard Drive / Partitions

Mount New Partition

Learn how to mount a new partition on your system.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Validate fstab before Rebooting

Learn how to validate fstab's configuration before rebooting your computer. An error in your fstab file could prevent your computer from booting properly.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Find Documents

Find the Biggest Folders (in Bytes)

Learn how to find the folders that take the most space in your system.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Find Files by looking at their Size

Learn how to find files that are smaller, bigger or exactly a specific size.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Manipulate Files

Rename Multiple Files

Learn how to rename multiple files that have a common pattern. A minimum knowledge of regex is recommended.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Intermediate

Other

fc - Re-execute Previous Commands

Learn how to re-execute command(s) with the fc native tool.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Fresh Player Plugin

Learn how to install the Fresh Player Plugin on your system.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

GNOME Multiple Monitors

Learn how to extends your workspace so it can change on every monitor.

Type GUI
Difficulty Easy

Remove Whitespace

Learn how to remove whitespace while passing data through pipes.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Screen

Learn how you can create a persistent terminal session that stays open even when you close your terminal. Useful when you need to run a task in the background for a long period or when your internet connection to a server could be interrupted.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Easy

Systemd Timer

Learn how to run a periodic task by using Systemd's Timer functionalities.

Type Command Line
Difficulty Intermediate

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