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Linux Terminal Productivity Tips and Tricks
Master the Linux terminal and unleash your productivity!
The Linux terminal is a powerful utility that opens up great potential to how you execute tasks on your PC. It gives you access to every aspect of your operating system.
Whether you are a seasoned Linux admin or just a regular user, mastering the Linux terminal can immensely boost your productivity.
To be able to utilize the command line efficiently you must utilize shortcuts and quick navigation keys.
1. Tab Completion
Tab completion is a great time-saving feature that allows you to quickly find and execute commands on the Linux terminal.
To use Tab completion, simply start typing a command, filename, or path to a file and press the Tab key on your keyboard. If there is only one auto-completion option, it will do it for you otherwise it will inform you of the number of options you have and will prompt you if you want to display them all.
For example, to display commands that start with ls, simply enter ls in the terminal and then press the Tab key on your keyboard.
