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Looping your way through bash
There are many ways to loop through data in a bash script and on the command line. Which way is best depends on what you're trying to do.
Viewing network bandwidth usage with bmon
Introducing bmon, a monitoring and debugging tool that captures network statistics and makes them easily digestible.
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How to use the tee command: 2-Minute Linux Tips
In this Linux tip, learn how to use the tee command. It’s a very simple command that allows you to run some other command and send its output both to the screen and to a file at the same time.
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How to use the who command: 2-Minute Linux Tips
In this Linux tip, learn how to use the who command. It will show you details regarding who is logged in and about the system.
Using multitail on Linux
Multitail allows you to watch multiple files as they are being updated -- like a split-window tail -f display. Let's check out how you can use it to monitor system activity and your files.
Linux sudo flaw can lead to unauthorized privileges
Exploiting a newly discovered sudo flaw in Linux can enable certain users with to run commands as root despite restrictions against it.
Viewing files and processes as trees on Linux
A look at three Linux commands - ps, pstree and tree - for viewing files and processes in a tree-like format.
How the Linux screen tool can save your tasks – and your sanity – if SSH is interrupted
The Linux screen command can be a life-saver when you need to ensure long-running tasks don't get killed when an SSH session is interrupted. Here's how to use it.
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How to use the expr command: 2-Minute Linux Tips
Learn the expr command. It allows you to do mathematical calculations on the command line.
3 quick tips for working with Linux files
Linux provides lots of commands for finding, counting, and renaming files. Here's a look at some useful choices.
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How to use the ac command: 2-Minute Linux Tips
Learn how to use the ac command. It reports on user login times, so if you’re interested in knowing how much time various users are spending on a Linux server, this command is a good choice.
How to remove carriage returns from text files on Linux
When carriage returns (also referred to as Ctrl+M's) get on your nerves, don't fret. There are several easy ways to remove them.
How to freeze and lock your Linux system (and why you would want to)
What it means to freeze a terminal window and lock a screen -- and how to manage these activities on your Linux system.
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How to use the sudo command: 2-Minute Linux Tips
Learn how to use the sudo command. It’s a very important command for Linux security because it provides a way for individual users to run specific commands with the authority of root.
How to use Terminator on Linux to run multiple terminals in one window
Providing an option for multiple GNOME terminals within a single window frame, terminator lets you flexibly align your workspace to suit your needs.
2-Minute Linux Tip: The env command
Use the env command to learn how to gather info about your shell environment on Linux.
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