SS is a command line tool that displays socket statistics and monitor network connections of a Linux system. It has replaced the netstat command which has now been deprecated. The ss command is much faster and prints more detailed network statistics than the netstat command. … Read more
In Linux, there always seems to be an ingenious way of getting things done. For any task, there’s always more than one command-line utility to execute it in a better way. The Linux stat command is a command-line tool used to display detailed information about … Read more
Nmap stands for Network Mapper, it is a free and open-source network discovery and reconnaissance tool used for host discovery and collecting detailed information about a host. Written in C, C++ and Python and Initially released in September 1997, nmap has become an integral tool … Read more
In this guide, we will explain Linux echo command with 16 practical examples. Echo command in Linux is one of the widely used command in day-to-day operations task. The echo command is a built-in command-line tool that prints the text or string to the standard … Read more
Linux Tee command is a command line tool, it reads from the standard input and write the result to standard output and files at the same time.In other words, we can say, tee command in Linux used for hitting two birds with one stone: reading … Read more
Chmod command in Linux is used to change or assign permissions on files and directories. In Linux / Unix systems, accessibility to files and directories is determined by file ownership and permissions. In a previous article, we looked at how to manage file & directory … Read more
Short for change ownership, Chown command is a command-line utility that is used to change the user or group ownership of a file or directory and even links. The Linux philosophy is such that every file or directory is owned by a specific user or … Read more
In this tutorial, we touch base on the zip and unzip commands and how they are used in Linux. Zip is a command used for creating an archive file or a zipped file. This allows you to compress your files and create more space for … Read more
Linux is loved by developers and enthusiasts alike. You can do lots of things you usually can’t do on operating systems such as windows and OSX. Linux is the best operating system for programmers, developers, and anyone who wants to understand operating systems properly. Now … Read more
Are looking for an easy method to compare two files and directories in Linux from command line? The following examples on this page will show you how to compare files and directories in Linux with diff command. Diff command is used to compare the content … Read more
Monitoring Linux system is one of the most quintessential task that any Linux user or a systems administrator needs to carry out round the clock to ensure the system is running smoothly and avoid bottle-necks. Linux ships with a few built-in tools that can help … Read more
As a Linux user, understanding and managing processes is essential for optimizing system performance and troubleshooting potential issues. While the built-in top command provides a basic overview of running processes, htop takes process monitoring to the next level with its user-friendly interface and powerful features. … Read more
