Mac Setup

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• Install homebrew
  • /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  • https://stackoverflow.com/questions/65619529/fixing-zsh-command-not-found-brew-installing-homebrew
• Use Mos to fix the natural scrolling :)
  • brew install mos
• Use monitor control to handle the brightness with ease on external monitor
  • https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/releases

• Change the screenshots folder to other folder

  • defaults write com.apple.screencapture location /Users/arijeet.bhakat/Library/CloudStorage/OneDrive-DomoInc/Screenshots
  • killall SystemUIServer

• Use Command + Q to close the apps

• Fix snapping

  • brew install --cask rectangle

• Fix Desktop wallpaper click reveals desktop

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• Clip board manager : install maccy https://maccy.app/

  • Download via gumroad to get it for free

• Minimize window to application icon

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• Get stats about your laptop

  • brew install stats

• Improve the delete speed on mac

  • set key repeate rate to fast inside the keyboard settings

• Ice

  • manage the notch
  • brew install jordanbaird-ice

• Stop battery charging at 80

  • brew install battery45
  • battery maintain 90

• Screenshots shortcut

  • Keyboard shortcuts -> screenshots
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• Capturing GIF : https://getkap.co/

• Session App for pomodoro sessions : https://apps.apple.com/in/app/session-pomodoro-focus-timer/id1521432881

For developers

• Powerlevel10k
  • https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k
• TGPro for fan control

Additionals

• Superwhisper
  • To type with voice
• SquareX
  • Disposable everything

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