Mac Terminal: mv vs cp Command | Move vs Copy Files Tutorial

📁 Learn the difference between mv (move) and cp (copy) commands in macOS/Linux terminal! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you'll learn: ✅ How to move files with the mv command ✅ How to copy files with the cp command ✅ The key difference: mv deletes the original, cp keeps it ✅ Real terminal demos showing files actually moving/copying ✅ Pro tip: Use cp -r to copy entire folders! ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - The mv (Move) Command 1:19 - The cp (Copy) Command 2:21 - When to Use Each 3:11 - Summary & Next Steps 🔧 Commands covered: • mv source destination - Move/rename files (original deleted) • cp source destination - Copy files (original remains) • cp -r folder backup - Copy entire directories 💡 Key Takeaway: - Use mv when relocating or renaming - Use cp when backing up or duplicating 👍 Like & Subscribe for more terminal tutorials! #macOS #Terminal #CommandLine #mv #cp #BashTutorial #LinuxForBeginners