It's a Terminal Thing

Quickly Find Disk Space Hogs: Using the du Command

8 minute read Published: 2025-02-27

Disk full again? It's a common frustration for any Linux user. You're trying to download a new program, save important documents, or just generally work on your system, and suddenly you're greeted with those dreaded "No space left on device" errors. Wondering where all your precious disk space disappeared to? The answer usually lies in large, often forgotten files and folders lurking within your system.

Mastering the ls Command

10 minute read Published: 2025-02-26

In this article, we're tackling a true workhorse command, one you'll use countless times as you explore the terminal: ls.

Decoding .PEM Files: A Guide to OpenSSL Key Formats

6 minute read Published: 2025-02-26

Demystify the often confusing world of .PEM files in SSL/TLS certificates. This article provides a clear and accessible explanation of PEM, revealing it to be a versatile text-based container rather than just a rigid format.

Gimme Gimme Gimme

3 minute read Published: 2025-02-25

Ever encountered a bizarre error message that left you scratching your head? A Stack Exchange question from 2017 details one such delightful puzzle involving the man command (used to display manual pages in Unix-like systems) and the ABBA song "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)."