The .history file in Linux – whether ~/.bash_history, ~/.zsh_history or ~/.history – provides ways to track and reuse commands that you have recently run. This post suggests how you might make good ...

The bash shell's history command in Linux makes it easy to review and reuse commands, but there's a lot you do to control how much it remembers and how much forgets. The bash history command on Linux ...

Having a history of shell commands is a great idea. It is, of course, enormously handy when you have to run something repetitively or you make a simple mistake that needs correction. However, as I’ve ...

The terminal is approachable and can be fun—practice shortcuts to make it your go-to over a GUI. Learn history, !!, Ctrl+R, tab completion, pwd, and cursor shortcuts to edit and reuse commands fast.