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How to Change Owner of a Directory in Linux

Abubakar Mohammed
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Linux's pinpoint control could be used to limit other users on Linux to how much information and files they can access. Changing the ownership of a file can be done in a few ways, but the most prominent is by using the Chown command. We start with looking at the current owner of a directory first before proceeding to change it. Once done, you can use the command chown with the recursive -R parameter to change the ownership of a directory. In case of files, mention the ownership change and then the file names to instantly change the ownership.
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How to Delete a Directory in Linux

Abubakar Mohammed
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If you're new to Linux and don't know how to delete a directory, here's a simple guide to show you how to delete a directory in Linux via both GUI and Terminal. Via GUI, you can right-click on a directory and click Move to Trash. If you're feeling adventurous, launch the terminal to use the rm, find, and rmdir command line utilities to remove directories on Linux.
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10 Best Linux Text Editors You Must Try in 2025

Abubakar Mohammed
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There's no shortage of text editors on Windows and if you think Linux is any different, you'd be wrong. Some of the best text editors on Linux are Visual Studio Code, Sublime, IntelliJ IDEA, Kate, Geany, and more mentioned in the article.
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50+ Essential Linux Commands You Should Know

Abubakar Mohammed
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The Terminal may appear intimidating to many users, but it is a powerful tool that lets you do a plethora of tasks with ease. Let's look at some of the most important Linux Terminal commands that every user should know.
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5 Best VPNs for Linux You Can Check Out in 2025

Abubakar Mohammed
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Linux users are more privacy conscious than any OS user and therefore need a great VPN service to carry out a variety of tasks or to just remain safe. We've gathered five of the best VPN services you can use, which are Mullvad, ProtonVPN, Windscribe, Surfshark, and NordVPN. From being extremely privacy-focused to the cheapest VPN, we've got you covered.
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How to Fix “exec user process caused: exec format error” in Linux

Arjun Sha
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The "exec format error" in Linux containers is commonly caused by missing shebang headers, architecture mismatches, or Windows line endings. Fix it by adding proper script headers (#!/bin/bash), using Docker's --platform flag for cross-architecture builds, and converting CRLF to LF line endings. Other causes include missing file permissions, corrupted binaries, and missing dynamic libraries in minimal container images.
How to Install Deb Files on Ubuntu

How to Install Deb Files in Ubuntu Linux (4 Methods)

Arjun Sha
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To install Deb files in Ubuntu, right-click on the .deb file and select 'Open with Other Application'. Now, choose Software Install. You can also run 'sudo apt install ./filename.deb' in the Terminal to install .deb files. Apart from that, you can run 'sudo dpkg -i <debfilename>' to sideload deb files in Ubuntu.