Misc BASH shell tricks for the Linux user.

To recall the last entered command on the Linux console, press the Ctrl-P key shortcut. You may also press the up arrow to recall the command, but the Ctrl-P shortcut is another good way to perform this feat. The CTRL-A shortcut will jump to the beginning of the line you…

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Some useful tips for the Linux MATE desktop.

Some very useful tips for the Linux Mint MATE desktopInstall KDE on Linux Mint and other useful tipsInstall more themes on Linux MintCool misc software for Linux MintInstall some cool wallpapersInstall new GTK3 themes on your Linux Mint installationUseful keyboard shortcuts for the Linux MATE desktopChange the keyboard shortcuts using…

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More useful bash tricks for navigating your filesystem.

Navigating the Linux filesystem is very easy. The cd command is used to move to another directory. But there are other ways too. To navigate back to the last directory you were in, type cd -. This will take you back to where you were before. ubuntu /usr/share $ cd…

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