Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart ...

You can run a series of Linux commands to copy multiple files to a folder or copy a single file to multiple folders, but you can save time and trouble by using xargs, loops and scripts.

If you have multiple Linux machines on your network and are looking for ways to transfer files between them, here are five tried and true options - including my favorite, Samba.

With Warp, you can transfer any type of file across your LAN to another Linux desktop – so long as it also has Warp installed – with such ease you’ll be shocked. Let me show you what I mean.

Encrypting Files. To encrypt a file for yourself, you can use symmetric encryption: gpg --symmetric filename. To encrypt for someone else, use their public key: gpg --encrypt --recipient [email] ...