Windows/Mac/Linux/Android: If you’ve ever tinkered with your phone, you’ve probably heard of ADB, the command line debug tool for Android. If you’re not in love with the command line, though, QtADB brings ADB’s file management, app installation and more to a friendly GUI. More »
Mac: Quick Look is a great way to glance through the text of a document, but the fact you can’t select or copy text when using it is kind of a bummer if you’re looking to grab a quick quote. If this bugs you, Macworld points to a simple Terminal command that can add the ability. More »
Mac: Usually, if you want to find out what’s playing in iTunes, you either need to right-click the icon or open it. Macworld found a method that only requires a little work in Terminal to enable a small pop-up on your dock showing the currently-playing track. More »
Linux: Many Linux users love to accomplish as much as they can utilising only the command line structure in Terminal. CenterIM lets you chat with your friends on GTalk, Jabber, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Chat, or AIM. Aside from the novelty, it is extremely resource-light and makes it easy to chat via SSH. More »
Your to-do list is the hub of your personal productivity, so it makes sense that we’re attracted to to-do apps filled with bells, whistles and tassels. Then you realise you’re spending more time fiddling with your app than getting things done. Here’s why a simple text file will make your to-do lists fast, easy to manage and seamlessly integrate with everything else you use. More »
Windows’ built-in command line programs aren’t that great on their own. To make them better, we like to use third-party terminal programs, our favourite being the customisable and free Console. More »
Mac OS X includes a great terminal editor, but among the handful of alternatives is one that easily rises above them all. iTerm2 is our pick for the best terminal emulator for Mac OS X thanks to its vast number of time-saving features and high level of customisability. More »
Boom is a command line tool that allows you to store and retrieve text snippets from your command line — sort of like Texter or TextExpander for your Terminal. More »
