What a Linux root user can do - and 8 ways you should absolutely never use it

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

7 deprecated Linux commands you need to stop using - and what to use instead

Certain Linux commands are no longer maintained for a number of reasons - including security vulnerabilities. Here's the list.
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Windows networking commands in Linux: 5 equivalents you should know (plus WSL tricks)

The default behavior of ping on Linux and other Unix-like systems is different from Windows. On Windows, the ping command ...

I spent a year on Linux and forgot to miss Windows

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.
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Linux Rescue and Repair Distros in 2025: Your Safety Net When Things Go Wrong

In 2025, rescue distros are more powerful, more hardware-aware, and easier to use than ever before. Whether you’re a system ...
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I automated Linux backups with a simple bash script and cron (and it’s better than a GUI)

Skip one-click backup apps. This rsync script gives you full control over what gets saved and when, plus logs and a few hard-won lessons.