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Added extra commands that comes very handy (#27195)

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Added extra commands that comes very handy

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@ -33,19 +33,25 @@ cd <directory_name>
`cd` stands for "Change Directory". ```cd``` is then followed by the directory's name you wish to switch into. `cd` stands for "Change Directory". ```cd``` is then followed by the directory's name you wish to switch into.
Typing only `cd` will move to the home directory works same as `cd ~`
Here is a list of common commands: Here is a list of common commands:
Command | Usage Command | Usage
------------ | ------------- ------------ | -------------
`pwd` | Print Working Directory (Where Am I? ) pwd | Print Working Directory (Where Am I? )
`ls` | List contents of current directory ls | List contents of current directory
`mkdir <directory_name>` | Create a new directory ls -a | List contents of current directory including hidden files
`rmdir` | Remove directory mkdir | Create a new directory
`touch <file_name>` | Create a new file touch | Create a new file
`cp <file_to_be_copied> <name_for_copied_file>` | Copy a file cp| Copy a file
`mv` | Rename a file/directory rm | Remove a file
`rm <filename>` | Remove a file rm -rf | Remove a directory
`rm -rf <directory_name>` | Forcibly remove a directory sudo | Run command with the security privileges of the superuser
clear | Clear the screen
nano [file] | Opens the file using nano editor
vim [file] | Opens the file using vim editor
reset | resets the terminal display
### Usage Examples ### Usage Examples
@ -105,8 +111,13 @@ kill <pid>
#### Previewing file #### Previewing file
If you would like to preview a file, type the command `cat <name of document>` and you would be able to preview a text document through the terminal. If you would like to preview a file, type the command `cat <name of document>` and you would be able to preview a text document through the terminal.
#### Search your command history as you type
## iTerm2 ```control+R```
Hold down `control` and press `R` to invoke "reverse-i-search." Type a letter - like s - and you'll get a match for the most recent command in your history that starts with s. Keep typing to narrow your match. When you hit the jackpot, press Enter to execute the suggested command.
# iTerm2
iTerm2 is an alternative to the legacy terminal in Mac OS. iTerm2 brings some new features such as: iTerm2 is an alternative to the legacy terminal in Mac OS. iTerm2 brings some new features such as: