How to start `htop` from terminal?

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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:

  1. Open the Terminal: If you haven't already, click the Terminal icon in the menu bar or open the Xfce terminal on your Desktop.
  2. Type the command:
    htop
  3. 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 q is 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.

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