Linux 101: How to create a zip file in Linux Jack Wallen walks you through the process of zipping and unzipping files in Linux from both the command line and the GUI.

File permissions make it possible for you to allow or prevent other users from viewing files on your Linux-powered computer. Here's a simpler way of setting up file permissions from the command line.

Compressing files and storing them in a ZIP archive is very useful when you want to save space or send a collection of files as a single item. Let’s learn how to create an archive from the ...

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

In the world of Unix-based operating systems like Linux, file packaging and compression utilities play a pivotal role. One such utility is the zip command, an effective tool for compressing files to ...

You might find yourself on a GUI-less Linux server and need to make a backup of a configuration file or copy a data directory. Trust me, at some point you’re going to need to be able to do this.

Zip files compress your folders or files and save storage on your computer. They're also easier to send from device to device. Here's how to make one.