Awesome Linux Tools - ncdu, Scan your Hard Disk and free up Space!

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Do you know where your most-used files and directories are? Sure, there's more than a few commands you can run to find out, but ncdu is a great tool for this purpose. Using ncdu, you can scan your entire hard disk (or any mounted filesystem) and determine where your storage pain points are - and take action! Support Linux Learning and check out Netdata, a powerful utility that enables you to easily and proactively monitor your business, home, or homelab network ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata Note: Affiliate revenue is earned from that URL *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *👨🎓 Check out my latest Courses* Take your Linux Learning further! With my latest paid courses, you'll learn valuable skills that will enhance your career. Available for 50% off until September 30th! • Ansible Course ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials Course ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digital Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) *🐧 Support Learn Linux TV* • Channel Membership ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Installing ncdu 01:46 - Scanning your primary filesystem with ncdu 04:06 - Quick note about how permissions impact ncdu 05:22 - Deleting files through ncdu 06:43 - Scanning a specific filesystem with ncdu*🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • Linux Essentials (Udemy) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🌐 LEARN LINUX TV ON THE WEB* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Enterprise Linux Security Podcast ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show • The Homelab Show Podcast ➜ https://thehomelab.show • Learn Linux TV on LinkedIn ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnlinuxtv • Jay on Udemy ➜ https://www.udemy.com/user/jay-lacroix-3 • Jay's LinkedIn Page ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylacroix • Jay on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/JayTheLinuxGuy • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. 🚫 Authentic Content, No Shortcuts Learn Linux TV values integrity and does not engage in click-farming, unauthorized services, or artificial view inflation. All growth—subscribers, likes, and views—comes organically from high-quality Linux tutorials, reviews, and educational content created to genuinely help viewers. #Linux #DevOps #ncdu