For most people, the creation of zip files is second nature. And even on the Linux operating system, working with such files isn't a challenge… once you know what you're doing.

Fortunately, Linux makes working with hidden files very easy, whether in a GUI file manager or the command line. Also: The first 5 Linux commands every new user should learn Let me show you how.

Jack Wallen introduces new Linux users to the mount command and how to use it to mount an external drive to the internal file system.

Jack Wallen offers up a Linux desktop tip that can help make just about any Linux workflow considerably easier.