The Linux command line can seem impenetrable, with arcane instructions and a focus on text interfaces. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and tools to help you get started.

After using Linux for some time, you’ll notice that it’s pretty easy to run hundreds of commands every day. The history command shows all the previously used commands within the bash terminal.

Here are some warm-up exercises for anyone just starting to use the Linux command line. Warning: It can be addictive.

While it may seem antiquated the command line is the most flexible and powerful way to perform tasks in Linux. In the first part of our ongoing ...

Using history to record Linux commands The history command makes it extremely easy to record commands that you enter on the command line because it happens automatically.

Whether you're running Linux on a desktop or a server, backups are essential to keeping your data safe and accessible. These command-line tools work well for both environments.

Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can launch Linux applications directly in a Windows 10 command prompt or PowerShell prompt.