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Learn how to use --dry-run in Linux commands like rsync, apt, and git. Preview changes before execution to avoid data loss.

Have you ever used Secure Shell to access a remote machine, only to find yourself needing to download a file from a remote location? What do you do? Since you only have terminal window access to that ...

One of the simplest ways to run a command in the background is by appending an ampersand (&) at the end of the command. This method instructs the shell to execute the command as a separate background ...

When you install applications on any Ubuntu-based distribution, the apt package manager is utilized -- whether you use the command line or a GUI tool. The apt package manager connects with Personal ...

The Linux command line offers some very useful tools to enable you to perform mathematical calculations. This post runs through a series of commands you can use and demonstrates some techniques for ...

Your terminal doesn't have to look like a boring block of white-on-black text. Personalizing it so much easier than it seems.

Typing the same command again and again can become tiresome. Here are a number of ways you can make repeating commands – or repeating commands but with some changes – a lot easier than you might ...

Complete tload command guide for Linux. Monitor CPU load average with live ASCII graphs. Installation, usage examples, and comparison with top/uptime.

Stephen is an author at Android Police who covers how-to guides, features, and in-depth explainers on various topics. He joined the team in late 2021, bringing his strong technical background in ...