There are instances when a GUI file manager just won't work. When I run into those situations, there are several terminal-based options I go for.

You should never have to work with the root user account on Linux, especially on a desktop installation. There can be occasions when you need to use root on a server. If you must use root, do so with ...

Want to keep your Arch Linux system update running fast and smooth? Try updating or keeping your mirrorlist fresh.

This model controls who may open, modify, or run a file. It's simple, foundational, and still matters for protecting data and programs. This is the core of Linux file and directory permissions. Now ...