To start htop, you simply need to type its name into the terminal and press Enter.
Here are the steps based on where you are in the lab:
- Open the Terminal: If you haven't already, click the Terminal icon in the menu bar or open the Xfce terminal on your Desktop.
- Type the command:
htop - Press Enter: The interface will immediately fill your screen with real-time data.
A few quick tips while you are inside htop:
- Arrow Keys: Use them to scroll up and down through the list of running programs.
- F10 or 'q': These are the "exit" buttons. Pressing
qis usually the fastest way to get back to your regular terminal prompt. - F6: This allows you to sort the list (for example, by who is using the most Memory or CPU).
Give it a try! If the terminal says "command not found," make sure you have run the installation command from the instructions first: sudo apt install htop.