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With this handy guide, you’ll learn commands for a variety of tasks, such as killing programs that refuse to quit, renaming a large batch of files in seconds, or running jobs in the background while you do other work. Unlock the secrets of the Terminal and discover how this powerful tool solves problems the Finder can’t handle. Macintosh Terminal Pocket Guide Book Review:
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