2-Minute Linux Tips

Learn how to use a host of Linux commands in these 2-minute video tutorials from Sandra Henry-Stocker, author of the Unix as a Second Language blog.

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How to use the pwd command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

In this Linux tip, learn how to use the pwd (present working directory) command, which can tell you where in the file system you are currently located.

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Mar 13, 2020 2 mins
Operating Systems
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How to use tabs for autocompletion: 2-Minute Linux Tips

In this Linux tip, learn how to use tabs for autocompletion. This practice means that you don’t have to type complete file names or even complete commands – and you’ll probably avoid some typos in the process.

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Feb 21, 2020 2 mins
Operating Systems
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How to use the umask command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

In this Linux tip, learn how to use the umask command. You can use it to set the default permissions for files that you create.

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Feb 21, 2020 2 mins
Operating Systems
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