If you open the GNOME file manager (this feature is found in most Linux file managers) and right-click a file you want to be zipped, you'll see a Compress entry (Figure 1).

Jack Wallen shows you what might be the easiest method of transferring files between Linux desktops on the market.

If a fear of the command line has prevented you from making use of the more secure sftp, Jack Wallen wants to show you how you can easily connect to that remote server, with a simple file manager.

Did you know that Linux makes it easy to create and use hidden files, which means you can easily tuck important documents away from plain sight? Here's how to manage those files.

Knowing how to rename files in Linux is a handy skill that allows you to give your files more meaningful names or organize them better. There's no point owning one of the best computers if you don ...