Copy thousands of files with rsync
Published July 29, 2024
Copy multiple files from one machine to another with rsync.
Harness the Combinatoric Power of Command-Line Tools and Utilities
Tips
Explore beyond the book with short, focused command-line tips to increase your productivity.
Use CDPATH to Access Directories Faster
Published May 31, 2024
Set CDPATH to access common directories quickly.
See Open Network Connections
Published May 17, 2024
Use the lsof command to quickly see open network connections and their TCP state without DNS lookups.
Follow Log Files With Less
Published May 17, 2024
Use the less command to follow and monitor log files in real-time and navigate system logs in your terminal.
Find Modified Files
Published May 17, 2024
Use the find and sort commands to search a directory for the most recently modified files and sort them by modification time.
Create Multiple Files With Brace Expansion
Published May 17, 2024
Use brace expansion in the terminal to create multiple files or directories with a single command, saving time and effort.
Rename Multiple Files
Published May 14, 2024
Use a Bash for loop and the mv command to batch rename files in the terminal, changing file extensions efficiently.