You can run a series of Linux commands to copy multiple files to a folder or copy a single file to multiple folders, but you can save time and trouble by using xargs, loops and scripts.

There's more to copying and renaming files on Linux than cp and mv. Try some commands and strategies that might surprise you and save you some time.

Jack Wallen continues his Linux 101 series, with an introduction on how to copy files and directories from the command line.

Here's how to use the secure copy command, with SSH key authentication, for a more secure way to copy files to your remote Linux servers.

Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He's how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window.