Terminal Command- Top, Can Someone Explain

[rmbrown09]

So this is the top list for me right now. I can assume things like run and sleep and what they mean... but what about those other numbers> are they ever something that could be useful?

Thanks

 

[lewis82]

If you don't know what they mean (like me xD) it won't be useful.

Just use the activity monitor, it presents you a diluted version of the "top" command.

 

[TheIguana]

In the terminal type "man top" and press return. Use the arrow keys to scroll down and there is your description of everything. When you want to leave man press the "q" key.