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February 2nd, 2022 (1)

{{[[TODO]]}} (hidden) wIrttn37h [[dotfiles]] [[macos]]

June 26th, 2022 (1)

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- {{[[TODO]]}} (hidden) fOVj7zxWE [[macos]] [[(hidden) kopC7SUvd]]
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December 8th, 2022 (1)

[[dotfiles]] [[macos setup]] [[macos]] [[(hidden) jGjS-p8R5]]
- create short password
- open spotlight (search) cmd+space
  - language
    - change to english
    - add keyboard layout english (US)
    - {{[[TODO]]}} automate this
- open safari
  - download firefox-developer-edition
  - {{[[TODO]]}} remove from homebrew
    - so that it's easier to update thru the UI
    - {{[[TODO]]}} mby same for vscode, idk
- install homebrew
- install coreutils
- clone dotfiles
  - https://github.com/kiprasmel/voidrice
  - also get submodules
  - ```javascript config submodule update --init --recursive```
  - , cd, copy *, .* into ..
    - {{[[TODO]]}} fix this
      - instead, should only do ((ebbeQDsTo)), source .zshrc, use the `config` alias (depends on .config/aliasrc tho) to do `config pull`
    - old issues:
      - ((UJT3HORtf))
- clone dotfiles as bare into .dotfiles
- {{[[TODO]]}} update readme for this
  - {{[[TODO]]}} `<your-username>`, just replace w/ mine & mention to replace to theirs
  - {{[[TODO]]}} in general, add notes for [[macos]] setup
    - etc, mentioned here
- clone [[larbs (public)]] & use the `do-it-yourself/homebrew-install.sh`
- dl missing progs
  - {{[[TODO]]}} iterm2
  - {{[[TODO]]}} roam research
  - {{[[TODO]]}} slack
  - {{[[TODO]]}} spotify
- node
  - install yarn
    - npm i -g yarn
- gpg
  - {{[[TODO]]}} alias `gpg2` to `gpg` (it's already gpg2, but we have `program = gpg2` in `~/.gitconfig`)
    - ```shell command -v gpg # e.g.: /opt/homebrew/bin/gpg # copy dir (remove gpg suffix) cd /opt/homebrew/bin/ ln -s gpg gpg2 ```
    - y
  - generate key
    - https://serverfault.com/a/892713
      - ```javascript cd ~/.gnupg/```
      - `keygen-opts.txt`:
        
```javascript Key-Type: 1 Key-Length: 4096 Name-Real: Name-Email: Expire-Date: 0 ```
- ```javascript touch foo ((find / | xargs file) &> /dev/null &) gpg --gen-key --batch --passphrase-file foo keygen-opts.txt ```

{{[[TODO]]}} why is the `foo` bs needed?
- add to github
  - https://github.com/settings/gpg/new
  - ```javascript gpg --list-secret-keys --keyid-format LONG```
  - ```javascript gpg --armor --export <key-id>```
- git
  - generate ssh key
    - ```javascript ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C email```
    - copy public & add to github
      
```javascript cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub```
  
  https://github.com/settings/keys
  
  or actually, use the `gh` cli to authenticate
  
  {{[[TODO]]}} because i had issues w/ cloning w/ ssh, idk why exactly yet
  
```shell gh auth login```
      
      it did
      
```javascript gh config set -h github.com git_protocol ssh```
- see also: ((Jr-anN3wB))
- see also ((af8cPRp33))
- ssh + hub
  - do a git clone w/ `hub`
    - enter username
    - create gh access token & paste as password
    - this will save credentials to `~/.config/hub`
    - protocol is configured via `git config --global hub.protocol` (my config = ssh)
    - see also
      - https://github.com/github/hub/issues/2655
- vim
  - open vim
  - `, + 1` to install plugins
    - optional
      - http://wakatime.com api key
- setup progs
  - browser
    - setup > open previous windows & tabs
    - extensions
      - vimium
      - ublock origin
      - refined-github
        
        token
        
        prereq: change hostname
    - sync
  - iterm
    - preferences (`cmd + ,`)
    - Preferences
    - Load preferences from a custom folder or URL
    - `/Users/kipras/.config/iterm`
    - save now & quit
    - it will overwrite the existing config file, so
      - ```javascript cd ~/.config/iterm git checkout -- . git checkout master```
  - karabiner elements
    - https://github.com/kiprasmel/voidrice/tree/master/.config/karabiner
    - {{[[TODO]]}} sys prefs
      - Input Monitoring
    - {{[[TODO]]}} remaps
  - [[alfred]]
    - powerpack license
    - {{[[TODO]]}} sys prefs
    - {{[[TODO]]}} emoji
      - https://github.com/jsumners/alfred-emoji
      - my improved, w/ opt + `, and no "emoji" prefix:
        
        https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/firescript-577a2.appspot.com/o/imgs%2Fapp%2Fkipras-g1%2FjpIj_RIODL.alfredworkflow?alt=media&token=c908b78d-f716-4d30-ace7-6508783f65fc
    - {{[[TODO]]}} lock screen w/ opt+x
      - https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/firescript-577a2.appspot.com/o/imgs%2Fapp%2Fkipras-g1%2F61ud3Odjvi.alfredworkflow?alt=media&token=4bf3de50-b35e-442e-92ee-b8175e7ced4f
  - yabai
    - {{[[TODO]]}} automate
      - ```javascript ~/.config/yabai ./launch-and-enable-yabai-skhd-service.sh ```
      
      {{[[TODO]]}} sys prefs
      
      {{[[TODO]]}} accessibility
      
      needed a service restart (`brew services restart yabai`) before got asked to enable
  - [[vscode]]
    - install "settings sync" extension
      - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Shan.code-settings-sync
    - download public gist
      - https://gist.github.com/kiprasmel/de9160a0602463fb752f2d84d7aa4fd8
        
```javascript git clone git@gist.github.com:de9160a0602463fb752f2d84d7aa4fd8.git```

{{[[TODO]]}} add to [[voidrice (public)]] readme
- wireguard
  - ```javascript brew install wireguard-tools```
  - {{[[TODO]]}} dump
  - prereq:
    
```javascript xcode-select --install```
    - {{[[TODO]]}} ffs, for GUI they don't give download unless you have apple id...
      
      hmm, since for urself, prolly no need
      
      https://git.zx2c4.com/wireguard-apple/about/
      
```javascript git clone https://git.zx2c4.com/wireguard-apple cd wireguard-apple cp Sources/WireGuardApp/Config/Developer.xcconfig.template Sources/WireGuardApp/Config/Developer.xcconfig ```
  
  aaah, still needs xcode, thus still needs appleid....
  
  [[software i hate]]
  
  [[fuck you apple]]
- [[keepassxc]] + [[syncthing]]
  - {{[[TODO]]}} brew install --cask keepassxc
  - https://docs.syncthing.net/users/autostart.html#macos
    - {{[[DONE]]}} brew install syncthing
      
      make sure the service is running in brew services (was already auto for me so all g)
    - https://github.com/syncthing/syncthing-macos
      
      {{[[TODO]]}} brew install --cask syncthing
      
      {{[[TODO]]}} had to `brew services stop syncthing` (the previous, non-cask one)
      
      also some other services were running & that's why couldn't start the Syncthing Service in the menu bar icon
      
```javascript ps aux | grep syncthing```
  
  or
  
```javascript lsof -i:8384```
      
      and then
      
```javascript kill -9 <pid>```
  - {{[[TODO]]}} enable browser integration in global settings (gear icon)
    - & then connect w/ browser extension
  - calc
    - {{[[TODO]]}} run once to generate preset
    - {{[[TODO]]}} install deps
      - ```javascript pip3 install numpy```
  - roam
    - {{[[TODO]]}} shortcuts
      - `cmd` = `alt`
      - swap `cmd+/` and `cmd+\`
      - `cmd+d` (`alt+d`) to open daily notes
      - `cmd+f` to "open find or create"
      - `cmd+up_arrow/down_arrow` to "move block up/down"
        
        will conflict w/ "expand/collapse block", see next
      - `ctrl+up_arrow/down_arrow` to "expand/collapse block"
  - xbar (custom items in menu bar)
    - {{[[TODO]]}} install latest release: https://github.com/matryer/xbar/releases/latest
    - {{[[TODO]]}} start at login
    - {{[[TODO]]}} plugins:
      - {{[[TODO]]}} [[(hidden) btHMgS_i0]] now playing
        
        https://github.com/matryer/xbar-plugins/blob/main/Music/spotify.10s.sh
- setup file vault (disk encryption)
- change to a stronger password
- misc
  - change wallpaper
    - preferences > Desktop & Screen Saver
  - change hostname
    - preferences > sharing > computer name (local)
  - add common programs to the dock
  - make desktop items snap to grid, instead of absolute-like positioning
    - Desktop > right click > Sort by > Snap to grid
  - create multiple desktops
    - prereq: ((0imQ_ujcr))
    - adjust to /comfy/ placement of progs
      - 1st desktop: browser
      - 2nd code editor
      - 3rd note taking app (me roam)
      - 4th slack
      - sub 1st desktop: browser
      - sub 2nd: empty for quick temp, like video calls (zoom), and afterwards - for empty screen
      - 3rd: music (spotify)
    - {{[[TODO]]}} ! disable auto-rearrangement
      - preferences > mission control > disable "Automatically re-arrange Spaces based on most recent use"
    - {{[[TODO]]}} setup shortcuts to jump between Desktops & other keyboard improvements
      - preferences > Keyboard
        
        Press 🌐to "Do Nothing"
        
        use `cmd + §` instead
        
        disable "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys"
        
        Shortcuts > Mission Control
        
        enable "Switch to Desktop [1-16]"
        
        prereq: ((yWQ_x1Exx))
        
        change [1-10] to `Control + <num>`
        
        change [1-16] to `Opt + <num>`
        
        Keyboard Shortcuts > Keyboard
        
        Disable cmd+`
        
        Keyboard Shortcuts > Input Sources
        
        switch lang with cmd + `
        
        Select the __previous__ input source: cmd + `
      - further improvements:
        
        ((p761uG93Z))
        
        ((JqmDUvdwJ))
  - remap caps lock to ESC
    - ((p761uG93Z))
      - actually ((JqmDUvdwJ))
  - increase keyboard key repeat rate
    - https://apple.stackexchange.com/a/83923
      - ```javascript defaults write -g InitialKeyRepeat -int 15 defaults write -g KeyRepeat -int 2```
      
      needs re-login to apply
  - allow programs to record ur screen
    - e.g. zoom, browser
    - preferences > Security & Privacy
      - Camera
      - Microphone
      - Screen Recording
  - {{[[TODO]]}} setup `locate` db
    - locate x
      - will give instructions, eg
        
```javascript sudo launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.locate.plist```
- clock
  - {{[[TODO]]}} time format in dock
    - preferences >
      
      Date & Time
      
      Dock & Menu Bar > Clock
    - 1st change region to US
    - then obv normal metric system (kek), 1st day of week, celsius etc
- menu bar
  - night shift
    - dock > Displays > Night shift > Schedule:Custom
- custom programs to dock (e.g. pdf)
  - install `dockutil`
    - https://github.com/kcrawford/dockutil/releases/
      
      use pre-built .dmg
    - adding e.g.
      
```shell dockutil --add ~/Documents/csapp.pdf -s apps```
  - zooming
    - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-your-trackpad-or-mouse-to-zoom-mchlp2975/mac
    - preferences > Accessibility > Zoom >
      - enable
        
        Use trackpad gesture to zoom
        
        usage:
        
        double-tap w/ 3 fingers &
        
        let go
        
        to zoom in
        
        do same to zoom out
        
        hold after 2nd tap
        
        to control zoom
        
        Use scroll gesture with modifier keys to zoom
        
        usage:
        
        opt + 2-finger scroll (vertical) to zoom in/out
- old issues
  - ((Jh81QX6JF))
    - am getting some weird errors w/ this in the terminal, can't even use it, good that didn't close existing one
      - see ~/setup/1sterr
        
        .profile to blame
        
        some more errors because of .zshrc, but not breaking
        
        ~~hub~~
        
        wait nvm, it's just not found in the path
        
        same w/ eg `ls`
        
        {{[[DONE]]}} maybe just needs re-login?
        
        1. yes
        
        2. i was just a moron
        
        https://github.com/kiprasmel/voidrice/commit/a9f169bf7bbd817c1f8e0f4d45043530faad3cd9
        
        3.
        
        {{[[TODO]]}} fix SUDO_ASKPASS (set dmenupass only on linux)
        
        TIL there's no `/usr/local/` for arm64 ([[(hidden) 7ztPvXY5z]]) macs...
        
        {{[[TODO]]}} add `/opt/homebrew/bin` to path
  - cmd+` not working in vscode (seemed like macos took over)
    - after some restarts, just started working
      - idk maybe i did `brew services restart` which i needed for yabai - maybe helped for smthn other like karabiner as well, tho doubt

July 4th, 2023 (1)

{{[[TODO]]}} (hidden) ueaZmlUKc [[dotfiles]]