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How do computers organise files?

Computers organise files in a hierarchical structure, like a tree with branches, called directories or folders. To find a specific file, you follow a path through these directories. The traditional 'cd' command requires you to know this full path, which can be tedious. 'Zoxide' simplifies this by remembering your frequent locations.

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