Copying and pasting files is one of the most basic things you can do on a computer. On Linux, you have several options to get the job done. On the command line things are more direct, giving you more control, and in some cases, simplifying things dramatically. Copy a Single File Any time you want to copy a file or folder in the Linux command line, you’re going to use the cp command. cp is shorthand for copy. The syntax is simple, too. Use cp followed by the file you want to copy and… Read more
For a long time Windows 10 hasn’t had a great command line interface. As a result, developers and system admins have installed third-party options to emulate Unix style and other kinds of consoles. And while it’s possible to get a bash shell inside Windows 10 now, many users still prefer a more configurable terminal emulator. Check out the best terminal emulators for Windows 10 below. 1. MobaXterm Rammed with robust features like X11 servers, a library of plugins, and even its own protocol clients, MobaXterm is a great server tool with myriad Terminal options for those who really want to dig deep (conversely, you… Read more
Most of us are used to updating our Mac’s software (macOS) using the Mac App Store – the traditional way of doing it. However, there is another method also available to update macOS: using Terminal. Using this method to update your Mac can save time and be easier for many, especially since the Mac App Store is known to lag on older devices. Many users have also reported updates download and install faster when installed using Terminal, so that’s another obvious advantage. If you’re using multiple Macs connected to a server, you can simply run a script or remotely install an update without going through… Read more
Ubuntu’s Update Manager makes it relatively easy to upgrade your installation to a new major release. The utility’s graphical interface guides you through a step-by-step wizard that should be easy to follow. But there are times when you cannot use a graphical utility – for example, on servers you don’t have access to a graphical interface. In this case you are forced to use the command line to upgrade Ubuntu. However, this is not the only scenario where this is useful. The command line interface usually lets you see more about what is going on. Most command line utilities output a lot of text while… Read more
If you spend a lot of time in the terminal, you might as well spruce it up. Yes, there is the standard light gray on black option or even the green on black option. What if you’re looking for something more? There are numerous ways to spruce up the XFCE terminal. You can even choose each individual color yourself if you prefer. For those who’d rather spend less time on tweaking the terminal and more time getting actual work done, we’ve collected five great XFCE terminal themes to check out. Related: The User Guide to Customize XFCE Desktop 1. Solarized If you’ve spent any time… Read more
