Learn how to search inside files in Linux using grep, find, and ripgrep. Useful to debug configs, search logs, and explore codebases fast.

If you have trouble finding files in your Linux distribution, there's a built-in command line tool that makes your job much easier.

The find Command: Searching for Large Files The find command in Linux is a powerful utility for seeking out files that meet specific criteria. To hone in on large files, we can employ the find command ...

A symlink or "symbolic link" is a Linux file that simply points at another file. If the referenced file is removed, the symlink will remain but not indicate there's a problem until you try to use ...

Some files on a Linux system can appear in more than one location. Follow these instructions to find and identify these "identical twins" and learn why hard links can be so advantageous.

Jack Wallen shows you how to locate files on the Linux directory hierarchy using the find command.