MANUAL_STEPS.md

Setup

This is a detailed list of instructions to setup a fresh macOS environment as fast and efficient as possible.

Table of content

• Setup
• Table of content
• Requirements
• Applications
• Missing steps

Requirements

You need an active internet connection and one of the following macOS version:

• ✔️ macOS 11.00 "Big Sur"

Do a fresh install of macOS (version 11.00+) and after your first access to macOS follow the instructions below:

1. Run the ~/dotfiles/install.sh command as explained previously
2. Go to Dock & Menu Bar > Control Centre > Bluetooth | Time Machine Enable "Show in Menu Bar"
3. Go to Dock & Menu Bar > Control Centre > Battery Enable "Show Percentage"
4. Go to Dock & Menu Bar > Control Centre > Spotlight Disable "Show in Menu Bar"
5. Go to Touch ID Enable "iTunes Store, App Store & Apple Books"
6. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions Enable 1Password
7. Restart macOS

Applications

The following additional setup steps are needed:

• Charles: activate license
• Focus: activate license
• Exodus: import private keys
• Google Chrome: enable sync with Google Account
• Visual Studio Code: turn on Settings Sync
• Sketch: install using .dmg
• Transmit: install using .dmg
• Docker: enable Kubernetes in the Preferences

These applications were previously used but deemed unnecessary:

• Hopper Disassembler: install using .dmg
• DJI Assistant
• Bluetility
• iOS App Signer
• JD-GUI
• PacketLogger: can be installed using Xcode Developer Tools
• Robo 3T
• Sitesucker
• Frida
• StarUML: find replacement

Missing steps

• VPN Configuration
• Dock Setup (e.g. Dock items)
• Finder Setup (e.g. Sidebar items)
• Terminal Theme(s): currently using AtelierSulphurpool