top and htop in Linux: View Running Processes in Ubuntu
1,207 views · Published 3 May 2009 · 1:50 · Indexed 22 September 2026
Channel: PC-Addicts · 2009 · Science & Technology
See what's actually running on your Ubuntu machine using two terminal tools: top and htop. Run top to watch live CPU usage, load averages, and per-process resource use, then install and use htop for a colored, easier-to-read view with per-core meters and memory/swap graphs. ⏱ Chapters: 0:00 What we're covering: viewing running processes 0:22 Running top: live CPU, load averages, processes 0:57 Installing htop with apt 1:12 Using htop: colors, per-core meters, memory & swap 1:37 Wrapping up (Ctrl+C to quit) ▶ Part of the "Linux How-To & Tips" series 🧭 Going from help desk to sysadmin? That's who this channel is for. I'm building a complete mock enterprise from scratch — Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, virtualization, backups — one video at a time. Start here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtFHhbC8TrM 👍 Subscribe for real-world IT every week #Linux #Ubuntu #htop #Sysadmin #CommandLine
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