Two hours from now, you'll wonder why you ever avoided Mac Terminal.
For regular people who want to master their Mac to save time, automate the busywork, and never Google the same command twice.
Sound familiar?
- You've Googled the same Terminal command for the fifth time this month.
- You've copy-pasted a command from the internet and hoped it wouldn't break anything.
- You've held the arrow key for 10 seconds just to fix one character.
- You've closed Terminal in frustration and gone back to clicking through folders.
You're not bad at Terminal. You've just never been taught properly.
Most tutorials teach you the wrong thing.
They teach you syntax — the grammar of commands.
That's like learning vocabulary words without learning how to have a conversation.
This course is different.
It teaches you the why, not just the how:
- When to use Terminal (and when not to)
- How to think about commands (so you stop memorizing)
- How to build simple systems that do the remembering for you
You'll type less, think less, and get more done.
What changes in two hours
Hold the arrow key for 10 seconds to fix a typo
Press Ctrl+A. You're there.
Retype the same long command every single day
Type one word. Your whole workflow runs.
Copy commands from the internet and pray
Understand what you're running and why.
10 modules. Zero fluff.
Each module gives you a specific capability you'll use immediately.
What Terminal Really Is
Understand exactly what Terminal is — and stop being afraid of it.
Moving Around Instantly
Navigate anywhere on your Mac without retyping paths.
Working with Files
Read, copy, move, and delete files — plus find hidden ones.
Command Recall
Stop typing commands from scratch. Your history does the work.
Editing Without Selecting
Fix typos and edit commands without touching your mouse.
Variables & Aliases
Turn long, confusing commands into simple one-word shortcuts.
Clipboard Workflows
Copy output, save to files, and run commands from clipboard.
Scripts as Saved Workflows
Save any task as a script. Run it whenever you want.
The Automation Threshold
Know exactly when to automate — and when it's overkill.
Real-World Patterns
Batch rename, clean up files, process images, and more.
This course is free. Here's why.
Hi, I'm Paul. I made this crash course to finally end my frustrations with Mac Terminal. Now I hope it ends yours.
Most Terminal resources are either too technical or too shallow. Mac users deserve something better — something that actually respects their time.
If this course saves you hours of frustration (and it will), consider supporting it. Your donation keeps it free for everyone and funds more courses like this.
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Start Conquering Mac Terminal
12 minutes. Zero confusion. Just open Terminal and follow along.
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