Master the Find Command: Stop Searching Manually in Linux
A few years ago, I wasted 30 minutes looking for a misplaced log file—scrolling through directories, opening files manually, and running random ls commands. Then, I learned how to use find properly—and found the file in 5 seconds. If you are still clicking through directories or using slow GUI searches, it’s time to master the find command. This guide will eliminate manual searching forever with real-world examples, not just a list of flags. Need a quick-reference guide for Bash scripting?

A few years ago, I wasted 30 minutes looking for a misplaced log file—scrolling through directories, opening files manually, and running random ls
commands.
Then, I learned how to use find
properly—and found the file in 5 seconds.
If you are still clicking through directories or using slow GUI searches, it’s time to master the find
command. This guide will eliminate manual searching forever with real-world examples, not just a list of flags.
Need a quick-reference guide for Bash scripting?