Wish you could wield the organizational magic of Finder tags right from a Terminal prompt? Find out here how to use...
macOS Terminal
The macOS Terminal app lets you use classic command line tools (such as editors or compilers) and interact perhaps more directly with the operating system’s underpinnings.
How to Force Quit Apps on a Mac (Kbd. Shortcut)
Your Mac is freezing up because an app refuses to respond — or close? Find out here how to force quit an app on a...
How to Turn Off the Screen on a Mac (Shortcut)
Not interested in attracting mosquitoes? Keen to save battery and power instead of powering a large, bright display?...
How to Prevent Mac Sleep: System Settings, Caffeinate, More
Want to stop your Mac from going to sleep or turning off the screen when you really need it to stay awake and lit?...
How to Square a Number Quickly on a Mac
Fumbling through apps just to square a simple sum? When you need to square, cube or take a number to another...
How to Verify an MD5 or SHA Checksum on a Mac
Just downloaded a file and feel a bit queasy about its authenticity — like you should? Wondering if that installer is...
How to Sort Files by Number in Natural Order Using “ls”
Tired of seeing “file_10” sneak in between “file_1” and “file_2” (instead of correctly lining up after “file_9”) when...
How to Open Terminal on a Mac (Fastest Ways First)
You’ve been told the Terminal is the best way to get something done — but where on earth do you start? Eager for brew...
How to Change the Time Zone on a Mac
Working halfway around the world? Preparing for a trip spanning continents? Does your Mac stubbornly keep picking the...
Adjust the Volume on a Mac (Keyboard, Menu, Terminal)
Startled when a new song suddenly blasts from your Mac twice as loud, or when a video whispers instead of talking to...
How to View Running Processes Using Mac Terminal (top and ps)
Your Mac is blowing its fans heavier than normal, your cursor starts spinning, and you must wonder what’s happening...
How to Copy Terminal Output to Your Mac Clipboard
Tired of going through hoops just to copy more than a screenful of text from the command line to another macOS app...