Find Long Lines With awk
Published December 13, 2025 and last verified on December 13, 2025
Find lines that exceed a specific character limit in text files and source code using awk, great for enforcing line length standards.
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Copy thousands of files with rsync
Published July 29, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2024
Use rsync to copy thousands of files between machines with progress tracking, resume support, and options for bandwidth control.
Follow Log Files With Less
Published May 17, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025
Follow and monitor log files in real time using the less command, with search, navigation, and filtering right in your terminal.
Find Modified Files
Published May 17, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025
Use the find and sort commands to search a directory for the most recently modified files and sort them by modification time.
Create Multiple Files With Brace Expansion
Published May 17, 2024 and last verified on July 11, 2025
Use brace expansion in the terminal to create multiple files or directories with a single command, saving time and effort.
Rename Multiple Files
Published May 14, 2024 and last verified on December 13, 2025
Batch rename files in the terminal using a Bash for loop and the mv command to change file extensions and naming patterns quickly.