Linux allows you to create symbolic links, or symlinks, that point to another file or folder on your machine. The best way to do this is with the ln terminal command—though there are some graphical file managers that can create symbolic links too.
I’m not currently a KDE user—I prefer GNOME, but I’m happy to give kudos where kudos are due. I’ve used KDE on and off over the years, and Dolphin remains the cream of the Linux file manager crop. GNOME Files serves me well, but Dolphin shows me how my file manager could serve me better.
Many people find spreadsheets intimidating. The secret to overcoming this? Make it look not like a spreadsheet. Simply hiding the clutter, adding interactive menus, and using shapes makes your workbook feel like a high-end, standalone application that people actually want to use.
Keeping your computer free of digital clutter is an important part of maintenance, while also making sure you always have space for new files and programs. Here are some simple commands that will let you clean up your Ubuntu system from the terminal, no GUI required—well, with one exception.
Note that in most cases, these commands will work on any Debian-based system. I tested them on both an Ubuntu install, as well as a Linux Mint machine. On both systems, I gained a lot of space, a lot more than I expected, in fact.
Setting up a fresh Linux system and getting it ready for your work can sometimes be a tedious time sink. It’s why I have this 5-step approach to making it as fast as I can.