- An update about a big update coming soon - 12 June 2026
It has been a while since the last update, however work is ongoing in the background to make TM even better than before.After listening to some user feedback many changes have been made which include the following:Bash, Advanced Bash and Windows tutorials have been separated meaning they all have individual tutorials each along with their own tests:All tutorials have been expanded to include many more lessons which means a lot more questions have been added to the tutorial tests.There is now also a choice of how you want to learn the lessons with sequential or you can choose the lesson you want to learn:There have been a few other small additions which will be mentioned nearer to the time TM 1.3.3 releases, but lastly for now I would like to announce that I am currently translating a version of TM to Ukrainian language, as I am a single developer this will take some time to do right. Ab…
- Patch for TerminalMaster (Windows version) - 1 October 2025
TerminalMaster for Windows has gotten a small update for the Advanced databases and training mode.Left over Linux code was removed which was causing some small output errors in Windows cmd when answering correctly any of the advanced databases in level up & training modes.Code removed was for a drip sound for some Linux versions when answering correctly, this threw an error for Windows version as the command was not recognised in cmd.Linux command clear was removed and replaced with Windows cls command to clear the previous screen which also threw an error in the above modes along with not clearing the previous output. Small spelling error fixed at the start of app.
- Small patch - 7 September 2025
Small oversights fixed: Fixed - Windows port wasn't clearing the previous screen due to an oversight with the Windows version using Linux syntax in TerminalMaster level up mode. Fixed - Windows version was displaying Linux display information when going back to the previous menu from command tool information.
- Nmap tutorial, new level up Tutorial tests & more - 31 August 2025
It's been a while since the last announcement but I have been busy working away on TM's latest update which includes additions and changes which brings TM up to Ver 1.3Starting with additions:We now have an Advanced terminal tutorial that can be selected from a new menu which also includes the original terminals tutorial.Tests for both tutorials have also been added with over 110+ questions each, or you can also combine both tests.The advanced tutorial includes lessons on how to script and program in Bash terminal, it also has lessons on gpg, file hashing and many more.Tests for both tutorials have also been added with over 110+ questions each, or you can also combine both tests.You can now level up using both tutorial tests and your score will be carried over to TerminalMaster level up mode and vice versa.There is a new Skill system in place that increases your status from beginner upw…
- New update will help beginners - 30 June 2025
As a single developer and certified Linux professional it's easy to get lost with what you might think will work for others using your software, I have listened to feedback from some users which was TM was more for those already very familiar with Terminals, this is not what I wanted, TM was supposed to be for newbies and professionals (and from using TM eventually making newbies into professionals) however I did include a tutorial for terminals for both Windows and Linux for launch but this was still not clear enough as it was put in the wrong place to begin with and I don't think I implemented it that well, the tutorial was fine but there was no specific testing for it.Without revealing too much of the new update there is now a testing database for the terminals tutorial, everything we covered in the terminals tutorial you will be questioned on in the new testing database.We will stil…
- Big update coming soon - 27 May 2025
TM may have launched two months ago but I am always looking for ways to make it the best it can be (even before I fully start my next project) which means some changes and additions will be coming in the near future for both the Windows and Linux versions :)
- Major update (Linux version now included please read on to see how to run it) - 25 March 2025
Many of you that have been following TM from the beginning will know that TM was mean't to also release on Linux (it was built on Linux) but issues came up that prevented that from happening, however I have been thinking since the release of the Windows version of how to overcome some of the issues that were faced to resurrect the Linux version, and that has finally happened, we do have a few sacrifices that some may or may not miss but the most important thing here is it works, a fully functional Linux version is working on Debian OS and Ubuntu OS.The Linux version is fully up to date (Ver 1.3) with the Windows version and includes all the same unlockables the only things that are different is that there will be no cloud saves for the Linux version and we cannot launch with the Steam play button, (well it's possible but it opens in the same terminal Steam is using and shows Steam's pro…
- Changelog notes (TerminalMaster Ver.1.2-W) - 22 March 2025
A few typos were fixed along with some text placement for some questions. Correct version number is now displayed on all menus. Fixed an oversight in the last build where when reaching 1000xp the code for the command line test did not display on the training mode screen. New content added (new lessons added in the Terminals Tutorial.)
- TerminalMaster is released (Small update coming soon) - 20 March 2025
Hi everyone, finally TM released today :) Just to let TM fans know I will be preparing a small update tomorrow to fix some rare typos and also a small issue (small oversight in last build) when you reach 1000xp the Windows command line test code for unlocking is not showing up in the training mode screen, however the command line test training mode is still accessible in the training mode screen, you can use the same code that is presented on the level up mode screen when reaching 1000xp to also access the Windows command line test on the training mode screen. This update will not effect any saves. Thanks Paul
- Release date set - 17 February 2025
After 8 years of solo development I can finally announce the release date for TerminalMaster which will be the 20th of March 2025 :) I wanted to create an app were the more you put into it the more rewards you get out of it, not only by gaining more skills by learning new things but actually unlocking some fun stuff for your efforts, XP points that mean something, for example learning a new command to view certain type of network connections ,run certain types of port scans etc, you earned that XP and know something new in the process, that will also level up your Terminal rank in the app which you deserved. I have put a lot of time and effort into what I hope can help others become better Bash Terminal cmd Terminal users, along with learning new things and having a better understanding of Linux and loads more. I am also happy to announce that TerminalMaster will sell at a 15% discount…
- Small preview of some Newly added hidden content - 21 January 2025
Almost halfway through adding the latest & final hidden content :)
- Small update on TM's current state - 2 January 2025
Happy New year to everyone. Over the last two weeks or so I tried to include some achievements without success, implementing achievements proved quite complex for my particular project, it's not as simple as it is with Unity. I said from the very beginning I really wanted to include them but I could not promise, I did try though. However more content is always better than achievements & I am sure most will agree. TerminalMaster is ready to go now, but I would like to add some more secret content to unlock now as there is only one version to work on. The release will not be too far off :)
- Decembers update (Some good & bad news) - 15 December 2024
A lot has happened since the last announcement, firstly both the Windows and Linux versions of TerminalMaster are fully complete and the cloud storage feature has been added for saves. Unfortunately I ran into more than one technical issue with the Linux version, I mean it fully runs natively on almost all versions of Linux, but given the nature of the project and getting the whole thing working with Steam back end proved quite problematic for my particular project so it's with great disappointment I have to announce the cancellation of the Linux version of TerminalMaster :( Coding started out on Windows and jumped to Linux, almost all code for TerminalMaster was written on a Linux machine so the Windows version is at heart the Linux version just running on a different OS. The good news is we have a fully functional Windows version, TM hasn't been cancelled and cloud saving has been add…
- How TerminalMaster has progressed over the last month (UPDATE) - 28 October 2024
A lot has been done over the last month from some code changes to better functioning of parts of TM to adding more unlockables along with a detailed tutorial for Linux Bash Terminal and Windows command line which includes lessons for all basic commands and some more for terminal newbies, this is a great starting place if your new to these Terminals before heading into training or level up modes. In other changes the database your currently using is now displayed above the question count: Lesson numbers have now been added to the SQL/MySQL program: Other changes and additions: The Mixed database is now fully complete and also added to training mode More Hidden content added which you can earn a code to use by completing or scoring on other programs HARDCORE MODE timer reduced to 35 minutes and passing score reduced to 80 after testing Some code tidy up and changes for better functioning…
- (Update) Extra content added - 21 September 2024
New Database It's been nearly over a month since the last update but I have been busy working away on TerminalMaster and I am excited to announce that I am adding a new unlockable Bonus database called "Mixed Database" (a quarter the way through) before I port TM to Windows. This new database consists of 150 mixed questions from categories such as Networking, Security, and Hardware, and maybe one other, these questions are not exclusively based on terminals like the bulk of TM's existing databases, this will bring TM's total amount of questions up from 1300+ to 1450+ I am also adding two new questions to the Command Line Test bringing that database up to 111 questions. New functioning of app added Level up mode will no longer show previously answered questions Only Training mode will show previously answered questions Level up mode menu now displays your Xp (Also still displayed above q…
- Progress Update 2 - 23 August 2024
So in the last update (Two weeks ago) there was quite a few things to work on as a single developer, despite that I did manage to complete the stuff on the "Working on next" list. The following changes have now been made: Tips are now removed from all levelup modes and are only in training mode When in the early stages of development tips were added throughout the questions, this is because when I first started this app I hadn't planned on going further, it was only ever meant to be a reference for me to test myself to pass my LPIC-1 exams as there were not that many Linux testing apps out there, but it served it's purpose and I did pass the LPIC-1 exams to become CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1 certified, now the app has become a lot more than what it was with many tools, tips, levelup modes, training modes, proper menus and a unlockable windows cmd line test etc. 55 new questions added to d…
- Progress Update - 9 August 2024
Just a small update on TerminalMaster's progress Tested Database A,B,C for Syntax & question errors along with editing to be more clear. Tested HARDCORE MODE, score to pass has been lowered, further testing will be needed. More tips added vi text editor test added to training mode Command line test also added to training mode Program information updated to reflect changes EULA updated Some code tidy up which slighty decreased the apps filesize Tested on Windows 10 and Unbuntu Working on next: Tips will be removed from levelup mode and only be available in training mode, makes more sense this way. 55 new questions to be added to Database C I am undecided whether or not to divide database C, if so we will have 4 databases A,B,C,D separate to the command line test & database D would have to be added to training, levelup and hardcore modes along with adding the answers to the answers databa…
