When was the last time you had to create a zip file? Personally, I have to interact with those types of files all the time (either receiving or sending them to various clients, family, and friends).

Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...

The Linux umask setting plays a big role in determining the permissions that are assigned to files that you create. But what’s behind this variable, and how do the numbers relate to settings like rwxr ...