Talking to the machine

One of the most common shells. The default on most Linux machines and older Macs.

A command that moves you into a different folder.

The method of controlling a computer by typing commands instead of clicking buttons.

Another word for folder.

The address of a file on your computer.

A command that searches through text files for a word or phrase.

Your personal base folder on the computer, where your files live by default.

A command that shows you what's in the folder you're currently in.

A command that makes a new folder.

A command that tells you which folder you're currently standing in.

The program inside your terminal that reads what you type and runs it. Bash and zsh are both shells.

A word you put in front of a command to run it with admin powers.

The window where you type instructions to your computer instead of clicking.

Another common shell, very similar to bash. The default on modern macOS.