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Top essential Linux Commands For Beginners

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Essential Linux Commands

Find Files
Search for files and directories efficiently across your system.
find /home -name “*.txt”
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Update Package Lists

Update Packages
Keep your system packages up-to-date.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
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Check Disk Usage

Disk Usage
See how much disk space is used and available.
df -h
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Monitor System Performance

System Performance
Watch system resource usage in real-time.
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Search File Contents

Search Text
Search for specific text within files.
grep “search_term” filename.txt
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View Process List

List Processes
See all running processes on your system.
ps aux
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Change File Permissions

Change Permissions
Modify file access permissions for users.
chmod 755 filename
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Create New Directory

Create Directory
Make a new directory in your file system.
mkdir new_directory
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Remove Files or Directories

Remove Files
Delete files or directories from your system.
rm filename
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Check System Information

System Info
Display detailed system information.
uname -a
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