https://mrtomlinux.org/tags/btrfs/ Recent content in Btrfs on Linux Café Hugo en Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:12:54 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-07-03-taming-disk-space-hogs-with-btrfs-snapshots-a/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:12:54 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-07-03-taming-disk-space-hogs-with-btrfs-snapshots-a/ <h2 id="introduction-to-btrfs-snapshots">Introduction to btrfs Snapshots</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve been running Linux for years, and one thing I&rsquo;ve learned is the importance of managing disk space effectively. btrfs has been a game-changer for me - its snapshotting and automatic pruning features have saved me from more than a few headaches. In this article, I&rsquo;ll share my experience with using btrfs snapshots to keep my systems running smoothly.</p> <h2 id="what-are-btrfs-snapshots">What are btrfs Snapshots?</h2> <p>btrfs snapshots are essentially temporary copies of a subvolume, which can be used to roll back changes or recover data if something goes wrong. I&rsquo;ve seen this go wrong when I&rsquo;ve accidentally overwritten important files or filled up my disk with unnecessary data. With btrfs snapshots, you can create a snapshot of your system, make changes, and then delete the snapshot if everything works out. The real trick is to use them consistently and make them a part of your workflow.</p>