Much to the chagrin of those who would like to malign the Linux operating system, it's actually quite easy to use. Thanks to modern GUI desktop environments and applications, anyone can jump into the ...

Last README file showed how to format NTFS drives in Windows using PowerShell and Command Prompt commands. Today’s quick tip provides examples on how you can mount and unmount these same NTFS drives ...

ZDNET's key takeaways There are certain Linux commands I consider essential.They range from networking, troubleshooting, and ...

Watch running the date command. How to use the Linux watch command for easier output tracking Your email has been sent Jack Wallen introduces you to a Linux command that can automatically execute a ...

I’m a big fan of the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion. One of the quotes from it that stands out in my head is, “Man fears the darkness, and so he scrapes away at the edges of it with fire.” For ...

Both the Windows and Linux operating systems include applications that would be useful for either operating system. Unfortunately, to use Linux programs in Windows, you would typically need to find ...

The terminal is the most widely used piece of Linux software, and now it even ships as an option on any Pixel phone. You just have to know where to look. Yet once you find this command line prompt, ...

Linux man pages are packed with helpful info, but they can be overwhelming. Here's how to make them easy to read and use.

The Linux terminal comes to Android with the help of a simple, easy-to-use app called Termux. Here's how to install and use Termux to give your Android a taste of Linux. If you’re like me, you always ...