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Commands That Will Change The Way You Use Linux Forever

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Overview

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Discover 18 powerful Linux commands that will revolutionize your command-line experience in this 30-minute video tutorial. Learn essential techniques for efficient directory navigation, terminal management, and command execution. Master advanced features like minimizing and restoring applications, leveraging command history with timestamps, and chaining commands together. Explore practical tips for file manipulation, including tailing and truncating files, as well as using the column command for improved output formatting. Whether you're a Linux novice or an experienced system administrator, gain valuable insights to enhance your productivity and streamline your workflow in the Linux environment.

Syllabus

Introduction
Navigating Directories
Clearing the Terminal
Navigating Directories with a Different Tool
Minimizing an App
Restoring an App
Repeating the Last Command with sudo
Review the Command History
A Better Way to Run Previous Commands
Making Previous History Search Even Better With Timestamps
Take the Blue Pill
Adjust Font Size
Clearing a Line
Moving to the Front of the Line
Moving to the End of the Line
Chaining Commands Together
Tailing Files
Truncating Files
Using the Column Command
Conclusion

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Linode

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