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timeshift: Create a new snapshot (if scheduled).

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$ sudo timeshift --check

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The command "sudo timeshift --check" is used to check the status of Timeshift, a backup and restore utility tool in Linux systems. Here's a breakdown of the command: - "sudo" stands for "superuser do" and is a command in Unix-like operating systems that allows a user with appropriate permissions to execute a command as the superuser or root user. It is used here to run the "timeshift --check" command with elevated privileges. - "timeshift" is the name of the utility tool itself. - "--check" is an option or flag in the Timeshift tool that allows you to check the status of Timeshift, whether it is working properly or not. By using the "sudo timeshift --check" command, you can verify if Timeshift is functioning correctly and if your system backups are being created and maintained properly.

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.

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