Copying files and directories using the Linux command line is efficient and can be used while sitting at the machine or when accessing a system remotely.

The Finder's abilities to copy files is usually adequate, but sometimes when managing large data transfers it can introduce some burdensome quirks.

Secure Copy is a UNIX standard used to transfer files from one computer to another. He's how to use the function in macOS, all via the Terminal window.

How to Extract Tar Files in Terminal. Tar is a common file format for archives in Linux- and Unix-based operating systems. These types of files are typically used to back up files and directories ...

If you would like to verify two copies of files or two mirrored directories, there are some Terminal commands that will let you do just that.

Here's how to use the secure copy command, with SSH key authentication, for a more secure way to copy files to your remote Linux servers.