Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The old ways of computing aren’t gone yet. The old ways of computing aren’t gone yet. With each operating system ...

Additionally, I can configure a drop-down terminal to occupy only a certain amount of space, allowing me to leave it open if needed without interfering with other apps. In other words, drop-down ...

Macs may not have a power schedule option anymore, but you can still automate startup and shutdown with a series of easy Terminal commands. Macs may not have a power schedule option anymore, but you ...

The UNIX ping command lets you test network servers and latency. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app. The UNIX ping command is a tiny UNIX network tool that allows you to test your network, ...

If you spend any time look for Mac software outside the Mac App Store, you'll likely see references to "Homebrew." It's often listed as an alternate way to install applications, sometimes on websites ...

Your Mac is a powerful machine, but you’re probably only scratching the surface of what it can do. Beneath its sleek interface lies a powerhouse of hidden features just waiting to be unleashed.

I love the command line, but hate to see it looking all modern. The aptly named Cool Retro Term—available for Linux and Mac systems—solves this very important problem by simulating the look of an old ...