There are many reasons you might want to create a file on a quick and easy basis in Linux with as little playing around as possible. You might want to make a placeholder for something you plan to put ...

This brief guide explains how to quickly create files inside nested directories in Linux and Unix using "terminal-AdvancedNewFile" script.

What would you do if someone asked you to create a file size of 1 GB or more in Linux? Most likely, you will use compression utilities like tar or gzip to create a file size of around 1 GB or more, ...

Linux 101: How to create a zip file in Linux Jack Wallen walks you through the process of zipping and unzipping files in Linux from both the command line and the GUI.

A .desktop file is simply a shortcut that is used to launch applications in Linux. Without the .desktop file, your application won’t show up in the Applications menu and can’t be launched with ...

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.

You can create an ISO file from a CD, DVD, or BluRay disc using Windows but you’ll need to use a third-party app as this ...

Jack Wallen offers up a Linux desktop tip that can help make just about any Linux workflow considerably easier.

Symbolic links or symlinks are one of the most important Linux features, especially for aspiring Linux sysadmins. As the name suggests, symbolic links allow users to point a file toward another file ...

Create multiple files and directories in Linux with just a single command, which will save you from typing for a long time.