System performance is key to getting the most out of Linux. There are several command line and GUI tools to make this task easy. Here you'll learn about htop, glances, Mission Center, and more apps.

Linux tip: Many users are all too familiar with using Ctrl+Alt+Del (or, on a Mac, Cmd+Opt+Esc) to kill unresponsive processes. There isn't a comparable keyboard shortcut for Linux by default, but a ...

How to install one of the best system monitors for the Linux desktop Your email has been sent Looking for the last, best system monitor you could ever imagine for the Linux desktop? Jack Wallen is ...

In the world of computing, Linux stands as a paragon of flexibility and power. Yet, much like a musical instrument, it requires regular tuning to produce its best performance. Through this article, we ...

If your data center houses Linux servers, you'll be glad to know there's an easy way to monitor those machines. Jack Wallen shows you how with the help of nmon. If you make use of Linux in your data ...

You've probably used top and htop for many years, and while they've served us well, it's 2025—modern software has moved on to more functional and visually appealing designs. Both top and htop feel ...

Linux systems provide a number of commands that make it easy to report on system activity. In this post, we’re going to look at several commands that are especially helpful. The watch command is one ...

Most similar to top is iotop. This program shows you the total and current disk read and write numbers for the file system and also shows you who is eating up the most disk I/O. This screen looks busy ...

When using a computer for work or for personal use, the desktop space can become overcrowded, especially for those that like multitasking. Did you ever consider doubling your space by adding another ...