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How to Upgrade to the Latest Version of Ubuntu

Ubuntu version upgrades are pretty painless.

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How to Update Ubuntu Linux

Keep the broken package blues away with these tips.

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How to Use the yes Command on Linux

When the Linux yes command wants to say something, it goes for it.

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How to Get the Size of a File or Directory in Linux

Old downloads are taking up how much space?

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How to Check Memory Usage From the Linux Terminal

Is it Chromium using up all of the RAM?

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How to Create a User on Linux

How to make friends.

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3 Ways to Install Ubuntu on a USB Stick From Windows

Want to try something new? Making an Ubuntu USB live disk from Windows is easy and quick.

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How to Use the ip Command on Linux

It is time to break up with ifconfig.

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How to Use the less Command on Linux

Less is definitely more, at least in this case.

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How to Use the dmesg Command on Linux

Need to get to the bottom of a hardware problem on Linux? The dmesg command is the fault finder's friend.

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How to List Users in Linux

It's time to name names.

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How to Use the tail Command on Linux

Need to know the most recent change to a file?

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How to Use the Echo Command on Linux

Like the nymph in Greek mythology with the same name, Linux's echo command repeats the last thing it was told to repeat.

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How to Rename a Directory on Linux

Wait - you move a directory to rename it?

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How to Kill Processes From the Linux Terminal

Need to kill a wayward process from your Linux or macOS command line? We'll show you how.

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How to Install Linux in VirtualBox

Want to try out Linux but don't want to commit to a full install? Use VirtualBox.

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How to Use the ls Command to List Files and Directories on Linux

The humble ls command can do a lot more than you think. Discover its hidden talents!

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