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npm i -g @ae-studio/px# New System Setup



## Table of Contents



1. [First steps](#first-steps)

    1. [Clone this repo](#clone-this-repo)

    1. [Disable SIP](#disable-sip)

    1. [NVM](#nvm)

    1. [Xcode](#xcode)

    1. [Updates, syncing, and password/license access](#updates-syncing-and-passwordlicense-access)

    1. [Browsers](#browsers)

1. [Installs](#installs)

    1. [Homebrew](#homebrew)

    1. [mas](#mas)

    1. [NPM](#npm)

    1. [Python](#python)

    1. [Ruby](#ruby)

    1. [Non-app Store](#non-app-store)

1. [System setup](#system-setup)

    1. [System Preferences](#system-preferences)

    1. [Dock](#dock)

    1. [Finder view preferences](#finder-view-preferences)

    1. [Finder toolbar](#finder-toolbar)

    1. [Finder sidebar](#finder-sidebar)

    1. [Notification Center](#notification-center)

    1. [Set up spaces and wallpapers](#set-up-spaces-and-wallpapers)

    1. [Menu Bar](#menu-bar)

    1. [Fonts](#fonts)

1. [Wrapup](#wrapup)

1. [References](#references)



## First steps



### Clone this repo

1. Show hidden files: `defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES && killall -KILL Finder`

1. `cd ~ && git clone https://github.com/ericwbailey/dotfiles.git`

1. Move files to appropriate locations

1. [Install Antigen](https://github.com/zsh-users/antigen#installation) to `~/.zsh`



### Disable SIP



1. [Disable SIP](https://ohthehugemanatee.org/blog/2015/10/01/how-i-got-el-capitain-working-with-my-developer-tools/): `csrutil disable`

1. Fix permissions on `/usr/local`: `sudo chflags norestricted /usr/local && sudo chown $(whoami):admin /usr/local && sudo chown -R $(whoami):admin /usr/local`



### NVM



1. [Install the latest version](https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm#installing-and-updating)

1. Check for local node versions via `nvm ls`

1. Check for remote versions via `nvm ls-remote`

1. Install any remote versions as needed

1. Reinstall any packages installed to non-system versions via `nvm reinstall-packages system`



### Xcode



1. [Install Xcode](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xcode/id497799835?ls=1&mt=12) and get all and available Downloads in Preferences

1. Install Xcode Command Line Tools: `xcode-select --install`



### Updates, syncing, and password/license access



1. Check for system and app updates, reboot if necessary

1. Sign in to relevant accounts in `System Preferences > Internet Accounts`

1. Install [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/downloading?src=index) and start syncing

1. Install [1Password](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/1password-password-manager/id443987910?mt=12), and [browser extensions](https://agilebits.com/onepassword/extensions)



### Browsers



- [Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/)

    1. Set as default

    1. Import Humble New Tab Page settings:   `{"column.2.2":"devices","options.weather_units":"f","column.0.0":"top","column.1.0":"closed","options.hide_options":"1","options.width":"1.321","options.theme":"Elegant","column.2.0":"1","options.show_apps":"0","options.weather_location_id":"2367105","options.spacing":"1.086","options.h_pos":"1.465","options.number_closed":"15","options.lock":"1","options.weather_location":"Boston, MA","options.font_size":"18","column.2.1":"recent","options.show_2":"0"}`

- [Chrome Canary](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/canary.html)

- [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/)

    1. Tweak Firefox config

    1. Sync uBlock settings

    1. Sync Stylus settings

- [Firefox Developer Edition](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/developer/)

- [Safari Technology Preview](https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/)

- [Edge](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge)

- [Polypane](https://polypane.app/download/)



## Installs



### Homebrew



1. Install [Homebrew](http://brew.sh/): `/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"`

1. Check to make sure everything is working: `brew doctor`

1. Check which git and set the `$PATH`, [see this article](http://sourabhbajaj.com/mac-setup/Homebrew/README.html)

1. Install [`.brew`](https://github.com/ericwbailey/dotfiles/blob/main/.brew): `sh .brew`

1. Rerun `brew doctor`



### mas



1. Install [`.macos`](https://github.com/ericwbailey/dotfiles/blob/main/.macos): `sh .macos`



### NPM



1. `npm install -g

@ae-studio/px

@bramus/caniuse-cli

alfred-dark-mode

autogit 

caniuse-cmd

cpy 

empty-trash-cli 

fkill 

fkill-cli 

get-port 

git-labelmaker 

git-open 

git-user-switch

gitjk 

glyphhanger 

http-server 

internal-ip 

is-up 

mkdirp 

ntl 

open 

public-ip 

stacks-cli 

tldr 

trash-cli 

vtop`



### Python



1. `python3 -m pip install

Babel

proselint

Pygments

setuptools

waybackpack`



### Ruby



1. Install [rbenv](https://github.com/sstephenson/rbenv): `brew install rbenv`

1. [Install the latest version](https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/downloads/)

1. Set the latest version globally: `rbenv global x.x.x`

1. Ensure that `.zshenv` points to the new version of Ruby

1. `gem install

bundler

foreman

haml

mustache

pg

rails

rmagick

thin

scss_lint

slim`



### Non-app Store



These apps can't be installed by Homebrew Cask or mas.



- [CompressX](https://compressx.app/)

- [Creative Cloud](https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/desktop-app.html)

- [Gifmock](https://gifmock.com/)

- [Hosts.prefpane](https://github.com/specialunderwear/Hosts.prefpane)

- [JPEG Mini](https://www.jpegmini.com/)

- [Local](https://localwp.com/)

- [Network Link Conditioner](http://nshipster.com/network-link-conditioner/)

- [Screenotate](https://screenotate.com/)

- [Simple Proxy](https://github.com/dfmcphee/simple-proxy)

- [Webponize](https://webponize.org)

- [Zoomhider](https://lowtechguys.com/zoomhider/)



Ensure preferences for **Alfred**, **Hazel**, **iTerm**, and **Mackup** are synced.



## System setup



### System Preferences

1. Review [System Preferences settings](https://github.com/ericwbailey/dotfiles/blob/main/System%20Preferences.md)

1. Ensure that [color is properly set up for Adobe](http://bjango.com/articles/photoshop/) and [Sketch](https://bjango.com/articles/colourmanagementsettings/)

1. Install services

    - [TextFlow](https://github.com/vmdanilov/TextFlow)



### Dock



1. Preview

1. Music

1. 1Password

1. RightFont

1. Obsidian

1. Todoist

1. Spacer: `defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}' && killall Dock`

1. Zoom

1. Shift

1. Discord

1. Slack

1. Spacer: `defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}' && killall Dock`

1. iTerm

1. VS Code

1. Tower

1. Spacer: `defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}' && killall Dock`

1. Chrome

1. Firefox

1. Safari

1. Edge

1. Polypane

1. Spacer: `defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}' && killall Dock`

1. Pixelmator Pro

1. Figma

1. Spacer: `defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}' && killall Dock`



### Desktop view preferences



- Show Hard Drives in Finder preferences

- Stack by none

- Sort by Snap to Grid

- Icon size: 48x48

- Grid spacing: Largest

- Text size: 12

- Label position: Right

- ☑️ Show item info

- ☑️ Show icon position



### Finder view preferences



Be sure to set from system root level so preferences propagate up to all user directories).



- Always open in column view

- Browse in column view

- Arrange by Kind

- Sort by Kind

    - Text Size: 12

    - Show icons

    - Show icon preview

    - Show preview column



### Finder toolbar



1. Back/Forward

1. Path

1. Connect

1. Share

1. Search



### Finder sidebar

1. Favorites

    1. Desktop

    1. home

    1. AirDrop

    1. Applications

    1. Documents

    1. Sites

    1. Dropbox

1. Devices

1. Shared



### Set up spaces and wallpapers



1. Set up spaces

1. Set wallpapers



### Menu Bar



#### Shown



1. MeetingBar

1. Mail Notifr

1. Dropzone

1. Dropbox

1. Dato

1. Bartender (left to right)

1. Battery

1. Notification Center



#### Hidden

 

1. Rectangle

1. 1Password

1. Stay

1. Creative Cloud

1. BetterTouchTool

1. Quitter

1. Bluetooth

1. Backblaze



## Wrapup



1. Set general operating system preferences: `sh .macos`

1. Reboot and double check `System Preferences > Users & Groups > Login Items` and set a login picture

1. Reboot, install [Prey](https://www.preyproject.com/), then double-check it and Find My Mac's Location Services access

1. [Re-enable SIP](https://ohthehugemanatee.org/blog/2015/10/01/how-i-got-el-capitain-working-with-my-developer-tools/): `csrutil enable`

1. Set SlowQuitApps quit time: `defaults write com.dteoh.SlowQuitApps delay -int 250`

1. Load BetterTouchTool preferences

1. Sync VS Code settings

1. Log laptop serial number in 1Password

1. Delete setup files (`README.md`, `.osx`, etc.)

1. Turn `LoginLaunch.applescript` into an app and grant acccess permissions

1. Store window sizes/positions in Stay

1. Add Dropzone shortcuts

1. Sync CiderTV with Apple TV

1. Migrate FontExplorer X sets and lists

1. Use [TouchID for `sudo`](https://davidwalsh.name/touch-sudo)

1. Set up [Caps Lock as Insert for Windows](https://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/2013/08/insert-key-usage-in-windows-on-a-mac/)

1. Grant [cron jobs](https://www.bejarano.io/fixing-cron-jobs-in-mojave/) full disk access

1. Set up [GitHub personal access tokens](https://github.com/settings/tokens)

    1. Laptop [`.gitconfig`](https://github.com/ericwbailey/dotfiles/blob/main/.gitconfig#L9)

    1. Refined GitHub, Chrome

    1. Refined GitHub, Firefox

    1. Tower



## References



- http://sourabhbajaj.com/mac-setup/

- https://github.com/mathiasbynens/dotfiles

- http://lapwinglabs.com/blog/hacker-guide-to-setting-up-your-mac

- http://jesseatkinson.org/writing/2013/9/8/setting-up-a-new-mac

- https://github.com/herrbischoff/awesome-osx-command-line

- https://blog.bejarano.io/hardening-macos.html



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