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Haroon Javed-

Haroon Javed

Contributing since August, 2023

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About Haroon Javed

Haroon Javed is a tech writer at How-To Geek who loves to share his knowledge and passion for Linux, technology, programming, and everyday gadgets. He started writing about technology during his bachelor’s degree and has continued to do so ever since.  Haroon likes to explore new technologies and experiment with them to find new and innovative ways to use them. In his leisure time, he enjoys designing projects with his Raspberry Pi board to solve everyday problems. When he is not writing or tinkering, he likes to watch movies, play football or read books.

Latest Articles

A Home folder on Ubuntu Linux. 1
Ubuntu
How to Customize Folder Icons on Ubuntu

Dress up your folder icons.

LibreOffice icons for Writer, Calc, and Impress 1
Ubuntu
How to Install LibreOffice on Ubuntu

Looking for a simple alternative to Microsoft Office on Linux? Start by installing LibreOffice.

Linux terminal open on Ubuntu, with the dock on the right 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
How to Hide the Top Bar and Dock in Ubuntu

Get your screen space back.

The lock screen of a Linux PC. 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
How to Change the Background of Your Ubuntu Lock Screen

Give your Ubuntu lock screen a sharp and clear look.

A linux terminal open on a laptop running Ubuntu 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
6 Ways to Count the Number of Lines in a Linux File

Count the lines, estimate the size.

terminal opened on a laptop running Ubuntu 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
How to Use the head Command on Linux

Peek into files and data streams with the head command on Linux.

Linux Terminal open on Ubuntu. 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
How to Use the tee Command on Linux

Want to track Linux command output? Use the tee command to save them in a separate file.

A Linux Terminal on Ubuntu. 1
Linux & macOS Terminal
How to Use the uname Command on Linux

Want to know your Linux system information? Use the uname command with options.

A Linux Terminal. 1
Files
How to Safely Free Up Space in the Boot Partition on Ubuntu

Facing boot space full error. Check usage and clean boot partitions using simple methods.

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Linux & macOS Terminal
How to Install PuTTY on Linux

Used to PuTTY on Windows? Get it on Linux with simple steps.

A PC running Linux. 1
Files
5 Ways to Count Files in a Directory on Linux

Tired of manually counting files? Count them all automatically, including hidden ones.