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New Mac Setup

Bare minimum apps and configurations that work for me

Apps

  • ​1Password - Password manager. Subscription.
  • ​Firefox and Chrome​
  • ​Setapp - Netflix for Mac apps. Subscription.
  • ​Spectacle - Move and resize windows. Magnet alternative. Free.
  • ​Vanilla - Hide menu bar icons. Bartender alternative. Free / Pro.
  • ​Alfred - Replaces Spotlight search on Mac. Free / Pro.
  • ​Maccy - Clipboard manager. Free / Tip.
  • ​MeetingBar - View meetings on Menu Bar. Free.

Browser Plugins

System Configs

Change TRACKPAD settings

  • Preferences -> Trackpad
    • "Tap to click"
    • "Lookup and data detectors" with 3 finger tap
  • "3 finger window drag" - Preferences -> Accessibility -> Pointer Controls -> Trackpad options -> Enable dragging

Create Lock Screen shortcut - ⌥ + L

Change Screenshot shortcut to ⌘ + shift + C

  • Keyboard Preferences -> Shortcuts -> Screenshots -> Copy picture of a selected area to the clipboard

Replace Spotlight with Alfred keyboard shortcut - ⌘ + space

Nerdy things

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