: Short, 16-line scripts (Bash, Python, or AppleScript) designed to "go fast" by clearing caches, flushing DNS, or killing unneeded background processes.
If the file shows weird symbols, it might have line endings instead of modern Unix (LF) line endings. 16_line.gofast macs.txt
If it is a shell script, you may need to grant it execution permissions: chmod +x 16_line.gofast\ macs.txt . : : Short, 16-line scripts (Bash, Python, or AppleScript)
: Sometimes a file looks like macs.txt but is actually macs.txt.rtf . Right-click the file and select Get Info to verify. : : Sometimes a file looks like macs
: Ensure the file is saved as Plain Text . Go to Format > Make Plain Text (or use Command + Shift + T ). When saving, verify the extension is .txt and not hidden. Reading or Running Commands :