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 ...

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

ZDNET's key takeaways Some Linux commands are no longer in use.These commands may still be available, but it's best to avoid ...

Researchers detailed a souped-up version of the GoBruteforcer botnet that preys on servers with weak credentials and ...

The most simply-named product names can sometimes have the most surprising of origins. Behind two of the world’s most ...

Linux is constantly evolving, and with it the tools that its fans use on a daily basis. However, some of the classics such as iptables , which has been replaced by nftables , are now not only outdated ...

In Linux, cp stands for “copy” and is used to copy both files and directories, making it an absolute necessity for file management. The cp command can be used by users of all types, thanks to its ...

Google’s Pixel Drop updates rarely include surprises these days, but the rollout of the Linux Terminal app gave hungry power users something to sink their teeth into. It grants users access to a ...

MySQL is one of the world’s most widely used database management systems. It is easy to install and use and is usually free. Here’s how to use it. In our previous post, we took you through the basic ...

I've been using Linux for a very long time, and from day 1, the terminal window and command-line interface (CLI) have been an integral part of my work. At the same time, I've learned that it's OK to ...

Linux terminal applications have transformed system interaction, offering powerful tools that significantly boost productivity and efficiency. This guide by Linux Tex explores ten innovative Linux ...

Hardware hacker Dmitry Grinberg recently achieved what might sound impossible: booting Linux on the Intel 4004, the world’s first commercial microprocessor. With just 2,300 transistors and an original ...