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timeshift:tldr:39c81
timeshift: Create a new snapshot (even if not scheduled).
$ sudo timeshift --create
try on your machine
The command "sudo timeshift --create" is used to create a snapshot of your system using the Timeshift application with root privileges.
Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "sudo" is a command used in Linux and Unix-like operating systems to run a command with administrative or root privileges. It stands for "superuser do."
- "timeshift" is a backup and restore utility for Linux systems. It allows you to take snapshots of your system's files and settings at a specific point in time, similar to creating a system restore point in Windows.
- "--create" is an argument or option provided to the "timeshift" command. It instructs Timeshift to create a new snapshot of the system.
By executing "sudo timeshift --create" in the terminal, you are requesting the Timeshift application to create a snapshot of your system's current state, including all files, user settings, and configurations. The administrative privileges granted by "sudo" are necessary to access and back up system files.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.