Clear terminal history

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Works with any MacWorks with any Mac running macOS/OS X on Intel or Apple Silicon.

• macOS onlyThis script improves your privacy on macOS
• Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
• Impact: Minimum

  System Functionality / Data Loss Risk: Low

  This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.

• Bash (Shell script)These changes use macOS system commands to update your settings.
• 2 scripts
• No subcategories
• Administrative (sudo) access requiredThis script requires privilege access to do the system changes
• IrreversibleYou can restore parts of this action (revert back to the original behavior) using the application.

Overview

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This tuning outlines: clear terminal history to protect your documents for important data privacy enforcement on macOS.

Preserving individuality in the digital world is achievable with personal privacy protection. Start through this guideline for data privacy control options: find the best match for your requirements here. Follow the guide exactly as written, without skipping around. Trust it to help you achieve the best outcome.

References

• Change Privacy & Security settings on Mac
• privacy.sexy's source code for macOS
• MITRE ATT&CK macOS Defense
• Apple Privacy Policy
• macOS Security Guide
• NIST macOS Security
• CIS Apple macOS Benchmarks

Technical Details

• The configuration here orchestrates historical data to realize controlled data retention and this can to be able to reduce personal data privacy safeguard risks. It helps optimize system resource usage toward optimized storage space.
• To achieve minimized file tracking, this adjustment implements files and folders to help reduce information privacy safeguard risks. During optimized file operations, this helps optimize your system.

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All actions in this script is recommended for all users. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.

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How to apply "Clear terminal history" using script

• ≈ 3 min to complete
• Tools: Web Browser
• Difficulty: Medium
• ≈ 5 instructions

1. 1

   Download

   Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
2. 2

   Keep the file

   If warned by your browser, keep the file.
3. 3

   Open

   Open the downloaded file.
4. 4

   Exit

   Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
5. 5

   Restart

   Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply "Clear terminal history" using privacy.sexy

• ≈ 3 min to complete
• Tools: privacy.sexy
• Difficulty: Simple
• ≈ 4 instructions

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1. 1

   Open or download

   Open or download the desktop application
2. 2

   Choose script

   1. Search for the category name: Clear terminal history
   2. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
3. 3

   Run

   Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.

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• Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
• Most users find the Normal protection above sufficient.

Clear bash history

To limit third-party tracking for higher sensitive data protection, this paper helps you navigate: clear bash history macOS. Engaging in the digital world on personal terms is a benefit of secure data privacy defenses. Start enhanced through important data management preferences: pick an (Reference: option) that suits your goals. Double-check each step as you complete it. Small mistakes can add up, so accuracy is important. References - [macOS Security Guide](https://support.apple.com/guide/sec...

Clear zsh history

This handbook provides answers on: clear zsh history to prevent unauthorized data changes with support of cyber privacy enforcement on macOS. Trust in digital and physical realms grows through system data privacy maintenance. Follow the steps to activate online data privacy safeguard control: begin now and (Reference: proceed). Take your time and double-check your actions to prevent errors. References - (Reference: Apple Privacy Policy) • [privacy.sexy's source code for mac...

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