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Terminal is the command-line interface application on macOS. It gives users direct access to the Unix shell underneath the operating system. Posts in this category cover terminal commands, tips, and workflows.

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Practical differences between Bash and Zsh

Apple is switching the default shell on macOS from Bash to Zsh. Here is what that means in practice.

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Use Touch ID to authenticate sudo in Terminal

You can use Touch ID instead of typing your password every time you run a sudo command in Terminal.

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Convert .mov to .mp4

How to convert a .mov file to .mp4 on a Mac using ffmpeg in Terminal.

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Simulate slow internet connections on a Mac

How to throttle your network connection on macOS to test how your app or website behaves on a slow connection.

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Find your IP address from the command line

How to find your local and public IP address using Terminal on a Mac.

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