There are times when you want to transfer files between your local system and a remote server. Several protocols and methods are available that allow you to handle file transmissions in a secure manner. The scp command in Linux is one such tool that helps a user in sharing files remotely between local and remote […]
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In multiprocessing operating systems like Linux, processes form an integral part of the system workflow. Sometimes, users need to list the running processes on a system for monitoring purposes. In such situations, Linux command-line utilities can be helpful. The ps command is one such tool that displays information related to processes on a Linux system. Let’s […]
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Cloud storage is arguably the best way to back up you personal data. It takes the physical action of backing up out of your hands and leaves you with an accessible archive of data. But cloud storage can be expensive with the wrong provider. If you’re looking for cloud storage for your Linux PC, finding the […]
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There are several different apps and commands in Linux that will create new files for you, even without launching an application. Which method you use will depend on your purpose for the file. Let’s have a look at the options so you can know which is most useful for you. We’ll cover creating files both in the […]
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Are you a Linux Mint user who’s been putting off upgrading to Mint 20? Upgrading can be fraught with issues, from bugs to losing files and reconfiguring settings. Fortunately, the Mint team provides a handy tool for upgrading without having to completely reinstall Mint. Many of the bugs and glitches inevitable with any new release have been fixed in […]
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Switching from Windows to Linux is remarkably simple. The problems arise when you need to run an application or video game, and encountering compatibility issues. One obvious example is Microsoft Office. Perhaps you have a particularly complicated spreadsheet you need to use. It might be an XLS or XLSX file that you’ve been working on […]
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