File counting in a directory is a common task that many users might need to perform. It could be for administrative purposes, understanding disk usage, or organizing files in a systematic manner.

In the realm of Linux command-line tools, few commands are as versatile and widely used as cat. This article dives deep into the capabilities of the Linux cat command, merging insights from multiple ...

Did you know that Linux makes it easy to create and use hidden files, which means you can easily tuck important documents away from plain sight? Here's how to manage those files.

Linux 101: How to create a zip file in Linux Jack Wallen walks you through the process of zipping and unzipping files in Linux from both the command line and the GUI.

Copying files and directories in the Linux terminal is really efficient and straightforward once you know how to do it. It’s useful when we need to manage our files and directories without the ...

The comm command on Linux systems can compare file or directory contents and display the differences in a clear and useful way. Think of “comm” not so much as a reference to “compare” as ...

And that’s all there is to it. You’ve just copied your first files and directories from the Linux command line. Now, go out and celebrate this victory, you’ve earned it.

Deleting directories and files is one of the most basic, but important functions in any operating system. In Linux, if you have a windowed environment running, you can locate and delete files ...

A few clever Linux commands can make it a lot easier to create, view and remove complex directory structures.

Jack Wallen is back with another Linux 101 tip. This time around he shows you how to list files and folders from the command line.