If you're frustrated with the high cost of PDF editors and hesitant about uploading private files to unknown servers, you're not alone. I've been there, and honestly, it's frustrating as hell. That's exactly why I took control and started self-hosting Stirling PDF—an all-in-one PDF editor I run locally.

Linux offers more than one way to find what you're looking for, including commands like locate, find, and whereis. Knowing when and which command to use can save you time and frustration. Let's dive into each one and see which performs better in different situations.