Did you know you can use the terminal to check the spelling of a passage you've written?  The terminal has a lot of utility commands, but most people are unaware of many of them.  I've seen people using Microsoft Word or Google to check the spelling of a

How to Use Spell Check on your Linux Terminal

When it comes to large organizations, Users and Groups in Linux play an important role in helping keep systems secure and properly functioning.  There can be different levels of users in an organization with different roles and permissions. And you'll need a good understanding Linux permissions to manage and/or

File Permissions in Linux – How to Use the chown and chgrp Commands

Just as with other operating systems, multiple users can create user accounts and share the same machine running Linux OS.  But whenever different users share a system, problems of privacy can easily arise. The first user may not wish the next user to view, edit, or delete their files,

File Permissions in Linux – How to Use the chmod Command

Can you solve the below math expression on your own without using any device? Take as much time as you need – but no tools allowed: ( ( 11 + 97 ) + ( 2 * 63 ) - ( 7 / 93 ) * ( 8 - 25 )

How to Solve Math Equations in the Linux Terminal

Can you imagine what it would be like to have a laptop but not to be able to access the internet? If you're a developer (or an aspiring one), you'll likely use the internet every day. So you should learn a few useful networking commands.  To learn networking in

Linux Networking Commands You Should Know as a Beginner

If you're a developer, you might be familiar with Raspberry Pi. But you might not know about the Libre Computer AML-S905X-CC – also called Le Potato.  There was a chip shortage during the pandemic that has resulted in increased Raspberry Pi prices. Other world events have also skyrocketed the

How to Install a Wifi Adapter Driver on AML-S905X-CC (Le Potato)

Linux has many utility tools that help you quickly find the answer to your questions. But many devs aren't aware of them. In this article, you will learn a command that has exceptional benefits.  For example, say you want to take a look at your calendar to plan a

Linux Date Command – How to Query the Terminal to Get Dates

In 2017, I bought a new laptop and switched to Linux. I started off with Ubuntu (but jumped to Elementary [https://elementary.io/] later), as most people suggested it was beginner friendly.  People also suggested that I should get used to using the keyboard and terminal over a mouse to enjoy

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