Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The usermod command is short for user modification, and, as the name implies, allows you to modify various aspects of a user account. For a Linux ...

When I need to work with Linux user accounts, I tend to default to the command line. Sure, there are GUIs for this purpose, but I find the command line to be more efficient and effective at this task.

Getting started on the Linux command line might seem overwhelming at first, but the many commands you need to use will fall into place more quickly than you might imagine. If you are just getting ...

Before delving into advanced techniques, you should familiarize yourself with the command line or Terminal, Linux's powerful tool. Here, you can perform tasks by typing a sequence of commands. While ...

Requiring password changes is a common security practice, and Linux systems admins can use the chage command to view and change password expiration information ...

In Linux, groups play a central role in managing user permissions and access control. Whether you're an experienced system administrator or a curious new user, understanding how to list and analyze ...