When managing an Ubuntu Server, you may need to delete files and directories – for instance, to free up disk space or remove outdated or erroneous data. Warning This task…

When dealing with compressed files on an Ubuntu Server, it's often necessary to unpack or extract these files to access the contents within. The following guide walks you through the…

When working with an Ubuntu Server, there may come a time where you need to compress files to save space or to transfer them more easily to another machine. Below…

Using ZIP'ed directories is often necessary when transferring files from one computer to another, or when restoring backups. This guide shows how to unzip directories using the terminal on your…

When managing files on an Ubuntu Server - sometimes you need to transfer files to another computer - for example performing an adhoc backup before making changes. The terminal commands…

Problem If you find you can't edit WordPress theme and plugin files from the wp-admin - it's likely the file owner on the server is not set correctly. Solution This…

​This reference guide provides an overview of the important directories in a typical Linux installation, including their purpose and location on the file system. From the /bin directory containing essential…

​Learn how to edit text files in Ubuntu Server 18.04 using both vi Editor and Nano with this step-by-step guide. Discover how to navigate through the editor, enter insert mode,…

​Learn how to prevent wget from writing files to the root directory when running as a cron job. Discover the solution to stopping wp-cron from generating multiple files on the…