Linux is not the same as Windows. The operating system is operated and configured differently than Windows and Windows programs cannot be started directly. With the help of virtualization or Wine, ...

Linux commands often have long lists of options they support, many of which are single-letter mnemonics. These can be tricky ...

Root (aka “/”) is where all other directories are found. If you issue the command ls /, the output will include directories like bin, boot, dev, home, etc, media, mnt, opt, sbin, srv, and var. The ...

Files, permissions, processes, networking, packages and disks: the Linux commands you actually use, with syntax and examples, and the ip and ss tools that replaced ifconfig and netstat.

With the release of Wine 8, the Windows replica for Linux has matured again and enables more Windows programs. In most cases, however, additional work is necessary to set up Windows programs. Wine is ...

I have several Linux machines on my network, each serving a different purpose. I frequently need to transfer files back and forth between them, and I'd rather not do so via a cloud service, email, or ...

Changing from Windows to Linux requires a certain level of commitment, but it can open a world of options and opportunities. Before making an OS change, consult documentation, make a detailed plan and ...

UNIX baggage and inconsistent distro choices make everyday file actions feel like a chore of templates and terminals.

Even though Linux might only hold a tiny part of desktop market share, its influence goes much further than the small number of regular people who use it every day. Most of the infrastructure in the ...

João has been covering the tech world for over 7 years, with a heavy focus on laptops and the Windows ecosystem. I also love all things tech and videogames, especially Nintendo, which he's always ...