File System Navigation

Articles in File System Navigation

• How to update the locate database → updatedb

  Learn how to update the locate database using updatedb command. Complete guide covering manual updates, automation, configuration, troubleshooting, and best practices.

• How to locate files by name from index → locate

  Master the locate command to quickly find files by name using the system index. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices for efficient file searching.

• How to search for files in directories → find

  Master the Linux find command with comprehensive examples, advanced options, and troubleshooting tips. Learn to search files efficiently across directories.

• How to determine file type → file

  Learn how to determine file types using various methods including file extensions, MIME types, magic numbers, and command-line tools. Complete guide with examples.

• How to show detailed file information → stat

  Learn how to use the stat command to display detailed file information including permissions, timestamps, size, and metadata on Linux and Unix systems.

• How to display a directory tree → tree

  Learn how to display directory trees using the tree command. Complete guide with installation, syntax, examples, and advanced options for Linux, macOS, and Windows.

• How to change directory → cd

  Master the cd command to navigate directories efficiently. Complete guide with examples, shortcuts, troubleshooting, and best practices for beginners to advanced users.

• How to list directory contents → ls

  Learn how to use the ls command to list directory contents in Linux and Unix systems. Complete guide with options, examples, and troubleshooting tips for beginners.

• How to print the current directory → pwd

  Learn how to use the pwd command to print your current working directory in Linux, macOS, and Windows. Complete guide with examples, troubleshooting, and best practices.