Dave McKay's Howtos
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How to Use the rename Command on Linux
Get to grips with the file renaming powerhouse of the Linux world and give mv — and yourself — a rest. Rename is flexible, fast, and sometimes even easier. Here's how to use to this powerhouse of a command.
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How to Reboot or Shut Down Linux Using the Command Line
Feel like starting over? We'll show you how to cleanly and safely reboot or shut down your Linux or macOS computer from the command line.
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How to Use the FTP Command on Linux
The File Transfer Protocol is older than most of our readers, but it's still going strong. FTP doesn't have the security of a modern protocol, but you may need to use it anyway. Here's how to do it.
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How (and Why) to Replace cron Jobs With systemd Timers
One of the changes systemd brought in was a new way to schedule jobs, with more finesse than cron. Some Linux distributions no longer ship cron. It’s time to check out systemd timers.
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How to Use the sed Command on Linux
It might sound crazy, but the Linux sed command is a text editor without an interface. You can use it from the command line to manipulate text in files and streams. We'll show you how to harness its power.