Not happy with your Linux distro's default file manager? Stop struggling and try something different. Considering that these are all free, what do you have to lose?

Many more are available in your Linux package manager. Find one you like! While there are minimalistic desktop environments, you can take it even further by just using a window manager.

T he first thing I install after booting up Linux is Midnight Commander (or mc). It’s a feature-rich, full-screen, text-mode file manager that lets you copy, move, and delete files and entire ...

Thunar is the default file manager of the Xfce4 desktop environment. It's simple, but well designed, fast and easy to use. The top most menu contains nothing more than File, Edit, View and Go entries.

You probably already know the traditional method of hiding files on the Linux command line. If not, any file that begins with a . will not be seen with the ls command, unless you add the -a option.

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.

News briefs June 1, 2018. Linux Lite 4.0 "Diamond", is now available. This release is the first to drop 32-bit support, and it features "major design changes that include new system theme (Adapta) and ...

One of these could well become your favorite Linux file manager. 1. Krusader. The feature-packed Krusader sports a layout that might seem a bit 2005, but it's user-friendly and gets the job done.