10 Useful Linux Command Line Tricks for Newbies – Part 2

I remember when I first started using Linux and I was used to the graphical interface of Windows, I truly hated the Linux terminal. Back then I was finding the commands hard to remember and proper use of each one of them. With time I realised the beauty, flexibility and usability of the Linux terminal and to be honest a day doesn’t pass without using. Today, I would like to share some useful tricks and tips for Linux new comers to ease their transition to Linux or simply help them learn something new (hopefully).

10 Linux Commandline Tricks – Part 2

1. 5 Interesting Command Line Tips and Tricks in Linux – Part 1
2. 5 Useful Commands to Manage Linux File Types – Part 3

This article intends to show you some useful tricks how to use the Linux terminal like a pro with minimum amount of skills. All you need is a Linux terminal and some free time to test these commands.

1. Find the right command

Executing the right command can be vital for your system. However in Linux there are so many different command lines that they are often hard to remember. So how do you search for the right command you need? The answer is apropos. All you need to run is:

# apropos <description>

Where you should change the “description” with the actual description of the command you are looking for. Here is a good example:

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