Also when you just want to run a single command, `M-&` (`async-shell-command`) is always handy. Or in Dired mode `&` for operating on files. At least for me tho

Also when you just want to run a single command, `M-&` (`async-shell-command`) is always handy. Or in Dired mode `&` for operating on files. At least for me those two work for majority of shell usage.