Did you know that Linux makes it easy to create and use hidden files, which means you can easily tuck important documents away from plain sight? Here's how to manage those files.

If you open the GNOME file manager (this feature is found in most Linux file managers) and right-click a file you want to be zipped, you'll see a Compress entry (Figure 1).

You can access Windows Subsystem for Linux files using Explorer on Windows 11/10. Open Explorer from WSL Terminal or launch the root from Explorer.

Knowing how to rename files in Linux is a handy skill that allows you to give your files more meaningful names or organize them better. There's no point owning one of the best computers if you don ...

How to share files with Linux apps on Chrome OS Open the My Files app. From within that app, locate the directory housing the documents you want accessible by the installed Linux apps.

If a fear of the command line has prevented you from making use of the more secure sftp, Jack Wallen wants to show you how you can easily connect to that remote server, with a simple file manager.

Sharing files between a Mac and a Linux machine isn’t complicated. You can do it easily and securely, using practical tools and methods designed for seamless cross-platform sharing.

To copy files from Windows to Linux using the command line, you can use PowerShell. First, check if your PowerShell is updated or not. Then, create a remote session over SSH via PowerShell.

The Linux find command makes it easy to find files on your system – even if you don’t remember their names or exactly when you last updated them. Some of the options are a bit more challenging ...

Copies of files sometimes represent a big waste of disk space and can cause confusion if you want to make updates. Here are six Linux commands to help you identify these files.