TidBITS readers likely know that macOS is based on Unix and that opening the Terminal enables them to interact with files, folders, and apps at the command line. For the majority of Mac users, the ...

The Terminal application in macOS is one of the most useful tools available. Although some users prefer the more user-friendly approach of a graphical user interface (GUI), it’s important to remember ...

Terminal on your Mac can do some surprisingly useful things, such as check your internet’s speed, change which kinds of apps you see in the dock, and help you shut down your Mac at a scheduled time.

This command opens the specified file in its default application. For example, a markdown file might open in Xcode or another text editor. Open a File in a Text Editor: open -t ./path/to/your-file.md ...

A terminal is an application on Unix-based operating systems that provides a command-line interface (or CLI), so you can interact with the operating system’s shell and access/control its different ...

Kitty is one of the many terminal emulators for Linux and macOS. You probably don’t think much about your terminal emulator: it gets out of the way, letting you type on the command line and work with ...

Have you ever opened your Mac terminal and felt overwhelmed by its stark, utilitarian interface? While the default setup gets the job done, it often feels like stepping into a dimly lit workshop when ...

August 5, 2022 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We’ve all been there: You have an external hard drive or USB thumb stick plugged into your Mac, and you’re ready ...

The situations that can cause data loss or file deletion on a Mac are varied. You may accidentally delete files or empty the Trash bin without realizing some crucial files were included. However, ...