Whether you’re troubleshooting boot issues, preparing to format a drive, or setting up a new disk, knowing how to view disk and partition information is essential.

In this guide, we will show how to list storage disks and partitions in Linux systems using both command-line tools and GUI utilities.

By the end of this guide, you will learn how to view or report information about disks and partitions on your Linux server, desktop computer, or workstation.

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The Caps Lock key is one of the most frequently pressed keys by accident on a Linux keyboard. This usually happens when working quickly in the terminal, editing configuration files in vim, reading logs with batcat, managing accounts when you create users with useradd, or navigating efficiently using split screen in vim. Suddenly every command is typed in uppercase, which can break commands, passwords, or scripts.

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There are several ways to find out which version of Linux you’re running on your system, including your distribution name, architecture, kernel version, and other important system information that you should have at your fingertips.

In this guide for Linux users, I’ll show you how to find your Linux system’s operating system version from the command line. While this may seem like a straightforward task, having a solid understanding of your system is always recommended for several important reasons.

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When working in the Linux terminal, it’s common to inspect configuration files or logs with pagers such as less or more. These tools are designed for viewing files efficiently, not editing them. However, many Linux users don’t realize that you can quickly jump from a pager directly into a text editor like Vim without closing the viewer first.

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If you’ve spent time working with Linux software like GnuCash for finance, OnlyOffice for productivity, or Pinta for graphics, and you’ve explored lightweight desktop environments like Xubuntu and Lubuntu, you know how versatile Linux can be.

Now imagine running a full Linux system on a PlayStation 5 console. Thanks to the work of security researcher Andy Nguyen, this is no longer just a thought experiment—PS5 hardware can now run Ubuntu 24.04.4, Steam, and even modern games like GTA V with ray tracing enabled. This opens up entirely new ways to use the console beyond its original purpose.

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If you’re using Linux — especially distributions like Xubuntu or Lubuntu — finding a reliable office suite is essential. While alternatives like OnlyOffice and graphics apps like Pinta exist, LibreOffice stands out as the most mature, free, and full-featured office suite for Linux. Developers using Visual Studio Code or Linux enthusiasts working with documents, spreadsheets, or presentations will find LibreOffice indispensable.

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In this article, you will learn how to copy, sync, backup, and transfer files locally and remotely using 16 useful rsync commands with practical examples.

Rsync (Remote Sync) is the most commonly used command for copying and synchronizing files and directories remotely as well as locally in Linux/Unix systems.

Whether you’re managing Ubuntu, RHEL, or any other Linux distribution, rsync remains an essential tool for system administrators and DevOps engineers.

With the help of the rsync command, you can copy and synchronize your data remotely and locally across directories, disks, and networks, perform efficient data backups, and mirror between two Linux machines.

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If you regularly use tools like the tree command to inspect directory structures, rely on multitail to monitor logs in real time, tweak firewall behavior with iptables reject vs drop rules, test sockets with netcat, navigate with the ls command, or edit configs in vim, then running a newer Linux kernel is not just a curiosity — it’s part of staying sharp and compatible with modern hardware and subsystems.

The good news: Linux Kernel 7.0 RC2 is now available for testing on Ubuntu and its derivatives, and you can install it right away using Ubuntu mainline builds.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through what’s new in Linux 7.0 RC2, what to expect from this development cycle, and how to install it safely on Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, and other Ubuntu-based distributions.

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