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This article provides guidance on listing all connected USB devices on an Ubuntu system using various terminal commands and tools. It explains methods such as `lsusb`, which lists USB devices with vendor IDs and product IDs; `lsblk` for identifying USB storage devices; exploring the `/sys` filesystem to get detailed hardware information; parsing kernel messages with `dmesg`; and utilizing the comprehensive `inxi` tool for a user-friendly display of connected USB devices. Each method offers unique advantages, catering to different needs from quick identification to detailed diagnostics, enhancing system management in Linux environments.
Last Modified: 22/03/2018 - 00:29:27
This article provides a comprehensive guide on listing all connected hard drives and storage devices using the terminal in Ubuntu, covering various commands such as `lsblk`, `fdisk`, `parted`, and `udisksctl`. Each tool offers unique insights into block device information, partition details, and USB-connected devices. Understanding how to use these tools is essential for system administrators and developers who prefer command-line interfaces over graphical user interfaces for managing hardware efficiently.
Last Modified: 22/03/2018 - 03:35:44
This article outlines how to check and manage available storage space on Ubuntu using command-line utilities such as `df` and `du`. It explains the benefits of using the terminal for monitoring disk usage, identifying large files, and freeing up space. The key steps include opening the terminal, running `df -hT` to view overall disk usage, using `du` to find large files or directories, taking actions like deleting unnecessary files or clearing logs, and verifying changes with subsequent commands. Additionally, it suggests tools like `ncdu` for a more interactive analysis of disk usage.
Last Modified: 22/03/2018 - 06:33:48
This article provides a comprehensive guide on managing network interfaces in Ubuntu through the command line. It covers tools like `ifconfig` and `ip`, explaining how to view interface details, bring them up or down, change IP addresses, and troubleshoot common issues such as connectivity problems. Additionally, it introduces Netplan for configuring network settings declaratively, offering a modern approach to managing interfaces with files typically found in `/etc/netplan/`. The article aims to help users leverage Ubuntu's networking capabilities efficiently from the terminal.
Last Modified: 22/03/2018 - 09:25:54
This article provides a comprehensive guide on retrieving detailed information about the central processing unit (CPU) and core count in an Ubuntu system using terminal commands. It covers various methods such as utilizing `lscpu`, reading `/proc/cpuinfo`, employing `hwinfo` for graphical details, and using `dmidecode` for more specific hardware information. Additionally, it explains how to use basic commands like `uname -a` and `grep` to filter relevant data, and discusses advanced tools like `cpufreq-info` for frequency details. These methods help users understand CPU specifications such as architecture, model name, core count, cache sizes, and performance capabilities, enabling effective system management and optimization.
Last Modified: 22/03/2018 - 12:25:21
This article details various methods to determine the amount of system memory (RAM) installed on an Ubuntu Linux machine using command-line tools. It covers commands like `free -h`, which provides a quick overview of RAM usage in human-readable format; `cat /proc/meminfo | grep MemTotal`, offering specific information about total physical memory; and more detailed utilities such as `dmidecode` and `lshw`, requiring administrative privileges to access comprehensive hardware details. Understanding your system's RAM capacity is crucial for managing software installations, diagnosing performance issues, and optimizing configurations effectively without needing additional tools beyond what Ubuntu provides.
Last Modified: 22/03/2018 - 15:21:25