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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