today's howtos
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Customizing Your Bash Prompt in Linux: Changing Colors
One of the commonly used shell in Linux is bash. Even if there are many modern shells available, it's still the default shell in many Linux distributions.
In this tutorial, we learn how to change the color of specific parts of the bash prompt in Linux. Here we use ANSI escape codes within the PS1 variable.
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How to Use APK Command Like a Pro in Alpine Linux
Alpine Linux is a small security-focused Linux Distribution. The base installation of Alpine is only a few MB in size. It is more suitable for container environments such as Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud environments.
In this guide, we learn how to use apk command in Alpine Linux.
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Ten Useful Linux Networking Commands - buildVirtual
One of the key features of Linux is its robust networking capabilities, which allow users to easily connect to and manage networks. There are a wide variety of Linux commands that can be used to perform various networking tasks, such as configuring network interfaces, troubleshooting network issues, and monitoring network activity.
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How to View and Use Linux File Timestamps
When was the last date the content of a file was modified? When was the file last opened/accessed? When did the file's properties change, such as ownership and permissions?
In this tutorial, we learn how to view and use Linux file timestamps in detail.
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How to Install Packages in Alpine Linux
Alpine is an open-source Linux distribution based on BusyBox and musl, available freely without any subscription processes. It is a compact and lightweight Linux distribution that prioritizes security and comes with a very light footprint of about 160 MB.
Like every other Linux distribution, Alpine Linux also includes its own package manager, known as Alpine Package Keeper (apk). The apk is pre-installed on all the Alpine Linux versions.
Apk covers all the package management tasks, including installing, searching, updating, listing, and uninstalling the software packages. In this tutorial, we learn how to install packages in Alpine Linux.
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Understanding the ldconfig command in Linux
Are you adding or removing a new library to your program? There are situations where dynamic linker may not be aware of it.
In this tutorial, we learn about ldconfig command to manage dynamic linker run-time bindings in Linux.
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How to Limit Process at User Level on Linux
Ulimit (user limit) is a powerful command which helps to limit resources on your system.
Sometimes, but not very often a single user may start too many processes to make the system unstable. To mitigate this we can use ulimit command to limit the number of process each user or group can run.
In this tutorial, we learn how to limit the process at user level on Linux.
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Removing Directories in Linux: A Easy Guide
Learning how to utilize the Linux command line is crucial for all Linux users and system administrators. Simple maintenance activities like creating a file, browsing a folder, deleting a directory, or moving a file can all be done using it.
Removing files and directories in Linux using the graphical user interface is relatively easy. In this tutorial, we learn how to remove a directory in Linux using the terminal.
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How to Use ss Command to Troubleshoot Network Issues on Linux
Linux offers multiple tools for analyzing network statistics; ss is one of those command-line utilities. In this tutorial, we'll go through the fundamentals of the ss command with some easy examples.