The Linux command line can seem impenetrable, with arcane instructions and a focus on text interfaces. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources and tools to help you get started.

Here are some warm-up exercises for anyone just starting to use the Linux command line. Warning: It can be addictive.

While it may seem antiquated the command line is the most flexible and powerful way to perform tasks in Linux. In the first part of our ongoing ...

Whether you're running Linux on a desktop or a server, backups are essential to keeping your data safe and accessible. These command-line tools work well for both environments.

Using history to record Linux commands The history command makes it extremely easy to record commands that you enter on the command line because it happens automatically.

Linux has a ton of applications you can install, some of which are lesser-known but still very useful. These obscure apps are waiting to help improve your productivity.

Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), you can launch Linux applications directly in a Windows 10 command prompt or PowerShell prompt.