Older commands can still be faster—and more flexible, powerful, and accessible too!

Of all the deprecated commands, this is probably the most significant one. During my earlier years of using Linux, ifconfig was an absolute must. With this command, you could not only gather ...

Linux offers many classic commands, but some are already outdated, insecure, or are now inefficient. We show you which commands you can leave behind and which you can switch to instead. Linux is ...

A modern cd alternative can mean less typing, less guessing, and far fewer wrong turns in the terminal.