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nettop: Display help.
$ nettop -h
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The command "nettop -h" is used to display the help information for the "nettop" command in a terminal or command prompt.

Nettop is a network traffic monitoring tool available on macOS that provides real-time information about network connections and traffic statistics. It shows a dynamic view of network usage, including details such as processes or applications making network connections, data sent and received, connection status, and more.

By appending "-h" to the "nettop" command, you are asking the system to display the command's usage or help information. This information typically includes a brief description of the command, available options, and usage examples.

Executing "nettop -h" will output the help information for the nettop command, allowing you to learn more about how to use various options and features of the tool.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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