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.

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 ...

Use the command sudo softwareupdate -l to list all available updates. This command will prompt you for your administrator password and then display the updates. Install All Available Updates: To ...

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 ...

Today’s hint is for those of you who, like me, use Terminal often and occasionally have a need to do things there as the root user. If you don’t know what Terminal is, don’t know what the root user is ...

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, ...