The command console, known as the Terminal on macOS, is a simple yet powerful tool that lets you interact with your computer using text commands instead of clicking menus and buttons. While it might look intimidating at first, Terminal can actually make some tasks faster, more precise, and more flexible once you get the hang of it.
As a beginner, you don’t need to know everything right away. Think of the Terminal like a translator: you type in instructions (commands), and macOS follows them exactly. This guide will walk you through the basics step by step, using clear explanations and real examples.