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    The article details best practices for managing temporary files in Linux's `/tmp` and `/var/tmp` directories. It distinguishes between their usages: `/tmp` for data needing persistence only within a current boot session, and `/var/tmp` for files needed beyond a reboot. It emphasizes the importance of properly setting permissions, selecting appropriate storage directories, routinely cleaning up these spaces, and monitoring disk usage for optimal system performance. It also suggests automating cleanups with tools like `tmpreaper` and `tmpwatch`.