10 Command Line Tricks Every Linux User Should Know

The command line interface (CLI) is an essential tool for any Linux user. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a Linux newbie, mastering the command line can help you work faster and more efficiently.  In this article, we will discuss ten common and useful tips when using the Linux command line, complete with examples to help you get started. Autocompletion: Tab completion is a feature...

How To Quickly Execute Long Commands From Linux Terminal History

Are you tired of typing those long commands in the Linux terminal again and again? Are you sick of pressing the ‘Up’ cursor key repeatedly to recall a desired command from the terminal history? Here’s what to do: 1. Press ‘Ctrl’ + ‘R’ keys simultaneously at the Linux terminal to display ‘(reverse-i-search)’ – 2. Type the first few letters...

Linux Command Line Basics: Part 3

In today’s post we will learn how to manage users and groups. For those of you who are new to this site, do read the first part and the second part of the Linux command line basics before continuing. Let’s get started- 1. adduser – Add user. Syntax is ‘sudo adduser <user name>’. We need to use ‘sudo’ as root privileges are required to run this command....