To find a file by name, you can search for part of its filename instead of starting with its full path. The locate command searches a filename database for matching paths. I’ll walk through searching by name and checking whether a result may come from an out-of-date index. TL;DR The locate command searches a filename
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To work with a GitLab project from a terminal, you need a way to connect commands to GitLab. glab is GitLab’s command-line client for signing in and managing project work from the terminal. I’ll show you how to install glab and sign in, then use its project commands to view issues or merge requests. TL;DR
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To inspect one running program, you first need to pick it out of the process list. The ps command prints a point-in-time listing of selected processes and their attributes. I’ll explain what ps shows and show how to find a process by ID or executable name. TL;DR: The ps command in Linux Use ps to
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When a network setting changes on Ubuntu, the effect can apply to the whole system or just one saved connection. IPv6 is the newer Internet Protocol Ubuntu can use alongside IPv4 to address devices and route traffic. I’ll show you how to test a temporary change and choose a system-wide or connection-specific way to disable
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To browse Flatpak apps from Flathub on Ubuntu, you need a desktop app connected to that catalog. GNOME Software is a graphical application manager, and Flathub provides a catalog of apps distributed through Flatpak. I’ll show how to install GNOME Software with its Flatpak plugin and connect it to Flathub. TL;DR: Install GNOME Software on
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After setting up Linux, a quick terminal summary can show details about the system. Neofetch is a Bash command-line program that prints selected system details beside a logo made from text characters. I’ll show how to install Neofetch and customize its display. I’ll also explain what the archived upstream project means for maintenance. TL;DR Neofetch
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If you’re setting up video conversion on Linux, the first task is installing HandBrake. HandBrake is a transcoder that creates a new video file from a source. I’ll show you how to install its Flathub build and launch either the graphical app or HandBrakeCLI. TL;DR: Install HandBrake from Flathub Install HandBrake from Flathub using the
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A terminal can be a useful place to read documentation or simple web pages on a Linux system. A text-based browser opens pages in a terminal and lets you move through their content with the keyboard. This guide compares five options and explains which site requirements and terminal limits to check before choosing. TL;DR Choose
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A Linux login starts a shell for your account, and you may want a different one to start next time. chsh changes the login shell saved for your account. I’ll show you how to change that setting with chsh and check the account entry afterward. TL;DR Use chsh with the full path of an installed
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A command you use often can be awkward to type whenever you open a terminal. The Linux alias command lets a shell replace a short name with fixed command text. This piece explains how to create an alias and keep it available in later Bash sessions. TL;DR The alias command in Linux gives a shell
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