How to Find File in Linux

In Unix operating systems and Linux all objects are files. It means that files are used not only for saving user data and system configuration, but different system management and communication mechanisms are based on files too. Therefore, searching for files is very important, and … Read more

23 Things to Do After Installing Ubuntu 23.04

I explained how to install Ubuntu 23.04 in a previous article and today I want to continue this topic. It looks pretty good after installation, but there are several things you can do to make it even better. For example, you can personalize the GNOME … Read more

How to Install Ubuntu 23.04

It is the end of April 2023 and it means that it’s time for a new Ubuntu release. It is Ubuntu 23.04. This release does not have long-term support, so it may not be as stable. However, it ships several long-awaited improvements, such as the … Read more

How to Find File by Content in Linux

Sometimes, you may need to find a file containing a specific string or find a line in a text file where a particular word is present. This can be useful for searching logs, locating configuration files if you don’t know where they are, or find … Read more

Command grep in Linux

Sometimes you may need to find a file, containing the specific text or find a line which specific words in a specific file. Linux has several utilities for this purpose, but the most popular is called grep. It allows to search not only strings in … Read more

How to Check Service Status in Linux

Systemd initialization system allows you not only to start and stop services but also to check their status and show information about them. Use the systemctl utility with the status command to get information about the service. For example, if you want to get the … Read more

How to Copy Files in Linux

File copying is one of the most common tasks for PC users. Of course, you can use a file manager, navigate to a directory with your file, and copy files using a graphical interface. It is pretty simple. But in this article I will show … Read more

Command cp in Linux

Copying files and directories is a common task when working in the Linux terminal. The most common way to do this is to use the cp Linux command. This command is included in all Linux distributions. It can copy files and directories, and preserve their … Read more

How to Get IP Address in Linux

Each computer connected to the Internet must have an identifier. In the past, every computer had a unique address that could be used to connect to it. This address is called IP address. Nowadays, most home computers are hidden behind Network Address Translation (NAT), and … Read more

How to List All Services Using Systemctl

Systemd initialization system loads units only when it is necessary. So, only units added to the system autostart, those that are dependent on other units, or those that you start manually, are in memory. If you want to get a full list of services which … Read more