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Follow the steps to configure essential tools, applications, and settings to get your Mac up and running. All paid applications or services are indicated by $.\n\nThis setup is mostly based on personal preferences and needs.\n\n## ⚙️ General Settings\n\n- [ ] Install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/) package manager\n- [ ] Install [dotfiles](#)\n\n### Finder\n\n- [ ] Add `~/Developer` directory\n- [ ] Show Library directory with `chflags nohidden ~/Library`\n\n### Dock\n\n- [ ] Activate \"Automatically hide and show the Dock\"\n- [ ] Changed default web browser to Google Chrome\n\n### Mail\n\n- [ ] Add all E-Mail accounts\n- [ ] Configure IMAP/SMTP settings \n\n### Fonts\n\n- [ ] Install [SF Fonts](https://developer.apple.com/fonts/)\n- [ ] Install [JetBrains Fonst](https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/mono/)\n- [ ] Install [Nerd Fonts](https://www.nerdfonts.com/font-downloads)\n  - FiraCode Nerd Font\n  - FiraMono Nerd Font\n\n## ⚙️ Developer Settings\n\n### Setup Git\n\n- [ ] Install [Git](https://git-scm.com/download/mac)\n- [ ] Install and setup [GitHub CLI](https://cli.github.com/)\n- [ ] Install and setup [pre-commit](https://pre-commit.com/#intro)\n- [ ] $ Install [Git Tower](https://www.git-tower.com/mac) client\n\n### Setup Terminal\n\n- [ ] Install [iTerm2](https://iterm2.com/index.html) terminal\n- [ ] Install [Starship](https://starship.rs/) custom prompt\n\n### Setup JetBrains\n\n- [ ] Install [JetBrains Toolbox](https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/)\n- [ ] $ Install JetBrains IDEs\n  - PyCharm\n  - IntelliJ\n  - Ryder\n  - WebStorm\n\n### Setup VS Code\n\n- [ ] Install [VS Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/download)\n\n## ⚙️ Other\n\n### App Store Applications\n\n- [ ] Install [Goodnotes](https://apps.apple.com/at/app/goodnotes-6/id1444383602?l=en-GB)\n- [ ] Install [WhatsApp Desktop](https://apps.apple.com/at/app/whatsapp-messenger/id310633997?l=en-GB)\n\n### Third-Party Applications\n\n- [ ] Install [Discord](https://discord.com/)\n- [ ] Install [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/)\n- [ ] Install [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/intl/en-gb/chrome/)\n  - Add [Clear Cache](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/clear-cache/cppjkneekbjaeellbfkmgnhonkkjfpdn)\n  - Add [DeepL Translate](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/deepl-translate/cofdbpoegempjloogbagkncekinflcnj)\n  - Add [Grammarly](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/grammarly-ai-writing-and/kbfnbcaeplbcioakkpcpgfkobkghlhen)\n  - Add [uBlock Origin](https://ublockorigin.com/de) ad blocker\n  - (Academic) Add [Google Scholar](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/google-scholar-button/ldipcbpaocekfooobnbcddclnhejkcpn)\n  - (Academic) Add [Semantic Scholar](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/semantic-scholar/kboocjlbbkedggcpllfoigfnhieejebk)\n  - (Academic) Add [Zotero Connect](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/zotero-connector/ekhagklcjbdpajgpjgmbionohlpdbjgc)\n- [ ] Install [Google Drive Desktop sync](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/10838124?hl=en-gb)\n- [ ] Install [Logi Options](https://www.logitech.com/en-gb/software/options.html)\n- [ ] Install [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/)\n  - Setup sync with Apple iCloud\n- [ ] Install [Signal Desktop](https://signal.org/)\n- [ ] Install [Zoom](https://zoom.us/)\n- [ ] Install [Zotero](https://www.zotero.org/support/installation)\n  - Setup sync with WebDAV Server\n\n### Configurations\n\n- [ ] Activate Firewall\n- [ ] Configure iMessage\n- [ ] Configure Time Machine\n- [ ] Enable \"Tap to click\"\n- [ ] Disable app dock bouncing `defaults write com.apple.dock no-bouncing -bool TRUE`\n- [ ] Configure hosts file [`/etc/hosts`](https://gist.github.com/consti/8022703)","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fbenjaminbuzek%2Fset-up-mac","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fbenjaminbuzek%2Fset-up-mac","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fbenjaminbuzek%2Fset-up-mac/lists"}