Learning Linux - killing processes

Learning Linux - killing processes

In Windows when a program goes nuts, you un-intuitively hit CTRL-ALT-DEL to bring up the task manager and select the task from the list and try and kill it.
Linux, like it's UNIX ancestors has multiple command line tools for process management and this guide will get you started on some of the tools used to stop tasks that you've determined you don't want running anymore. As always, be careful with these tools, using them carelessly can not only lock-up or crash your system, but cause data loss too.
https://kerneltalks.com/commands/beginners-guide-to-kill-process-in-linux/