That’s why we’ve compiled this list of Linux tips and tricks that will make you laugh (and maybe cry)!
1. How to open multiple terminal windows at once: This one is a classic. If you need to run several commands simultaneously, simply press Ctrl + Alt + T repeatedly until you have as many terminals as you want. Then, use the arrow keys and Enter to navigate between them. Easy peasy!
2. How to find your IP address: Sometimes you might need to know what your computer’s IP address is for troubleshooting purposes. To do this in Linux, simply type “ifconfig” into a terminal window and look for the line that says “inet addr:” followed by an IP address. Voila!
3. How to install software: Installing new software on Linux can be tricky if you’re not familiar with the process. To do this, open up your package manager (usually called apt or yum) and type in the name of the program you want to install followed by “install”. For example, to install Firefox, type “sudo apt-get install firefox” into a terminal window.
4. How to update software: Keeping your software up to date is important for security reasons. To do this on Linux, open up your package manager and type in the name of the program you want to update followed by “upgrade”. For example, to upgrade Firefox, type “sudo apt-get upgrade firefox” into a terminal window.
5. How to uninstall software: If you no longer need a program on Linux, it’s best to remove it completely rather than leaving it installed and taking up valuable disk space. To do this, open up your package manager and type in the name of the program followed by “remove”. For example, to remove Firefox, type “sudo apt-get remove firefox” into a terminal window.
6. How to create a backup: Backing up your data is important for protecting against loss or corruption. To do this on Linux, use a tool like rsync to copy files from one location to another. For example, to back up all the files in your home directory to an external hard drive, type “rsync -av /home/username /path/to/external/harddrive” into a terminal window.
7. How to restore a backup: If you ever need to restore data from a backup on Linux, use a tool like rsync again but in reverse. For example, to copy files back from an external hard drive to your home directory, type “rsync -av /path/to/external/harddrive /home/username” into a terminal window.
8. How to compress and decompress files: Compressing and decompressing files can save you valuable disk space on Linux. To do this, use tools like gzip or bunzip2 for compression and gunzip or unbzip2 for decompression. For example, to compress a file called “myfile.txt”, type “gzip myfile.txt” into a terminal window.
9. How to search for files: If you’re looking for a specific file on Linux but can’t remember where it is, use the find command followed by the name of the program or keyword you’re searching for. For example, to search for all files containing the word “linux” in your home directory and its subdirectories, type “find /home/username -name ‘*linux*’” into a terminal window.
10. How to exit a terminal window: If you ever need to close a terminal window on Linux, simply press Ctrl + D or type “exit” followed by Enter. And that’s it! These are just a few of the many tips and tricks available for using Linux. With practice and patience, you can become an expert in no time!