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Abhishek Prakash

Abhishek Prakash

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Creator of Linux Handbook and It's FOSS. An ardent Linux user who has new-found love for self-hosting, homelabs and local AI.

Using Linux Sleep Command in Bash Scripts
Commands

Using Linux Sleep Command in Bash Scripts

This tutorial shows you how to use sleep commands and its various options in bash scripts.

· Abhishek Prakash

Run Linux shell commands in Python
Python

Executing Shell Commands with Python

A sysadmin would need to execute shell commands in Python scripts. Learn how to execute shell commands in Python.

· Abhishek Prakash

tee Command Examples
File Manipulation Commands

tee Command Examples

If you want to display the output of a command and save it to a file simultaneously, tee command is what you need. Learn various ways of using tee command in Linux.

· Abhishek Prakash

How to Remove Files and Directories in Linux Command Line [Beginner's Tutorial]
Tips

How to Remove Files and Directories in Linux Command Line [Beginner's Tutorial]

Learn how to delete files and remove directories with rm command in Linux.

· Abhishek Prakash

Linux servers
Tips

How to Ping a Specific Port Number

This quick tutorial shows you various methods to ping a specific port of a remote server.

· Abhishek Prakash

5 Ways to Check CPU Info in Linux
System Info

5 Ways to Check CPU Info in Linux

Here are multiple ways you can get CPU information in Linux command line. You can get processor information like the number of real cores, logical cores, hyperthreading, CPU frequency etc.

· Abhishek Prakash

SSH
Tutorial

Installing and Configuring OpenSSH on Ubuntu and Debian-based Distributions

Here's how to enable SSH on Ubuntu and Debian based Linux distributions. Also learn how to properly configure the SSH daemon on a Linux server to allow remote logins.

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How to Extract or Unzip tar.xz File in Linux
Tips

How to Extract or Unzip tar.xz File in Linux

Learn how to unzip tar.xz file in Linux terminal. Also learn what are tar and xz files.

· Abhishek Prakash

Linux command line
Basic File Commands

mv Command Examples

mv command in Linux is used for moving and renaming files and directories. In this tutorial, you’ll learn some of the essential usages of the mv command.

· Abhishek Prakash

Check the Mail Queue in WordPress and Delete it
Troubleshooting

Check the Mail Queue in WordPress and Delete it

If your WordPress website is sending too many spam emails, check your server's mail queue and delete the pending emails from there. Here's how to do that.

· Abhishek Prakash

scp command
Network Connection Commands

scp Command Examples

Here are some practical and essential scp command example to show how to securely copy files between remote Linux systems.

· Abhishek Prakash

cp Command Examples
Basic File Commands

cp Command Examples

cp command in Linux is used for copying files and directories. In this tutorial, you'll learn some of the essential usages of the cp command.

· Abhishek Prakash

Shutdown Linux
Commands

Linux Shutdown Command: 5 Practical Examples

The shutdown command in Linux allows you to shut down, reboot or schedule a shutdown of your system. This article explains the most common and useful examples of the Linux shutdown command.

· Abhishek Prakash

cd command
Directory Operation Commands

cd Command Examples

Learn to use cd command to its full potential in Linux with these practical examples.

· Abhishek Prakash

How to Create a Sudo User on Ubuntu and Debian
Tips

How to Create a Sudo User on Ubuntu and Debian

This article shows you the steps to create a sudo user in Ubuntu and other Debian-based Linux distributions.

· Abhishek Prakash

Fix Permission denied (publickey) SSH Error in Linux
SSH Troubleshoot

Fix Permission denied (publickey) SSH Error in Linux

This quick tutorial shows you how to fix ssh error "sign_and_send_pubkey: signing failed: agent refused operation Permission denied (publickey)" on Linux.

· Abhishek Prakash

touch command in Linux
File Properties Commands

touch Command Examples

Learn to use touch command in Linux with these useful and practical examples.

· Abhishek Prakash

timestamps in Linux
Explain

File Timestamps in Linux: atime, mtime, ctime Explained

Let's see what are the various kinds of file timestamps in Linux, how to see the timestamps for a file and how to change the timestamps.

· Abhishek Prakash

chgrp command in Linux
File Properties Commands

chgrp Command Examples

chgrp command is used for changing the group of a file or directory in Linux. This guide shows you how to use chgrp command in Linux with practical examples.

· Abhishek Prakash

Linux file permission guide
Explain

Linux File Permissions and Ownership Explained with Examples

Linux file permissions explained in simpler terms. Also learn how to change the file permissions and ownership in Linux in this detailed beginner's guide.

· Abhishek Prakash

wc Command Examples
File Properties Commands

wc Command Examples

Some practical examples of wc command in Linux to count the number of lines, words and characters of a text file.

· Abhishek Prakash

Basic vim commands
File Editing Commands

Basic Vim Commands Every Linux User Must Know [Free Cheat Sheet Included]

A comprehensive guide explaining basic vim commands that will be useful to any Linux user be it a sysadmin or a developer.

· Abhishek Prakash

less command in Linux
File Viewing Commands

less Command Examples

Less is an awesome Linux command utility for viewing text files. Here are some essential less command examples to use it effectively.

· Abhishek Prakash

Tail command in Linux
File Viewing Commands

tail Command Examples

Learn the tail command syntax along with some practical examples of the tail command in Linux. This will also help you in monitoring the log files.

· Abhishek Prakash

How to Change SMTP Settings in Discourse
Tips

How to Change SMTP Settings in Discourse

Here's a quick tutorial with screenshots to show you hot change the email settings in Discourse.

· Abhishek Prakash

head Command Examples
File Viewing Commands

head Command Examples

In this article, you will learn some essential examples of the head command in Linux.

· Abhishek Prakash

Linux Terminal shortcuts
Tips

13 Linux Terminal Shortcuts Every Power Linux User Must Know

Use Linux command line like a pro by mastering these Linux terminal shortcuts and increase your productivity. It's a must for any power Linux user.

· Abhishek Prakash