Hidden files in Linux begin with a period and, by default, file managers do not show them. Many apps clutter your home directory with hidden files, but the XDG Base Directory Specification offers ...

Let’s see what we can do to that home directory to make it more secure. We’ll start with the easy tip first. I’ll be demonstrating on a freshly installed Ubuntu 17.10 desktop.

If you find a reason to move the Linux home directory from one drive to another, Jack Wallen has the step I’ve had a few instances in which relocating the HOME directory on either a Linux ...

Most Linux distributions place the user’s files — documents, e-mail, just about anything they create with an application — in a directory, typically named /home/username>.

swapnil@ubuntu:~/Downloads $ It means you are now in the Downloads directory. If you want to see the content of that directory just run the ‘ls’ command.

Pack the displayed folder into a ZIP file, which you then copy to your Linux home directory and unpack. Start Firefox under Linux and determine the profile folder as described for Windows.

Most Linux distributions place the user’s files — documents, e-mail, just about anything they create with an application — in a directory, typically named /home/.

Managing files across a remote connection, or sat at your desk, the Linux terminal is the place to be. Learn how one command can be used for two different purposes.

Jenkins Home on Windows defaults to a folder named .jenkins in the home directory of the user that starts the Jenkins server. On my own Windows 10 Jenkins server, where the user is named Owner, the ...

For example, to use File Explorer, start running Linux, make sure your current folder is your Linux home directory, and type in "Explorer." When it's launched, you're ready to go.