The root directory, marked by a forward slash (/), is the starting point of the Linux file system hierarchy. From this topmost level, you can navigate through various subdirectories such as /home ...

Want to hide files and folders from your Linux desktop file manager? Jack Wallen shows you one handy method.

Easy. Let me show you how. How to open a terminal in a specific directory Open your file manager on the Linux desktop and navigate to the directory you need to work in.