Summary: <p>Did you know that hidden in your Mac is a powerful Unix-style command line? Open up the Terminal, and try out these simple commands:<br>cd: change directory<br>ls: list the current directory's contents<br>chmod: change the permissions of the files in this directory<br>man: gives a manual on how to use any command<br>tldr: Too Long; Didn't Read - gives a short and simple description of any command<br>sudo: do a command as the superuser (admin)<br>rm: remove file or directory - be careful with this one!<br>sudonvram StartupMute=%00: turns on the "bong" when you start up your mac<br>sudonvram StartupMute=%01: turns off the "bong" when you start up your mac<br><br>Leo Laporte gives you helpful tips to get the most from your Mac every week on Hands-On Mac. Come back next week for more fun!</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong> <a href="https://twit.tv/people/leo-laporte">Leo Laporte</a></p> <p>Download or subscribe to this show at <a href="https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac">https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-mac</a></p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="http://www.itpro.tv/twit">itpro.tv/twit use the code TWIT30</a></li> </ul>
