dotfiles

My macOS setup.

This setup is intended for macOS - Big Sur.

Installation

1. Install Homebrew and Command Line Tools for XCode

2. Verify brew installation:

    brew doctor
   

3. Clone this repository into your home folder

    git clone https://github.com/AlexanderEkdahl/dotfiles.git ~/dotfiles
   

4. Configure macOS with saner defaults and restart your system.

    sh ~/dotfiles/defaults
   

5. Install and configure bash.

    brew install bash
    sudo echo /usr/local/bin/bash >> /etc/shells
    chsh -s /usr/local/bin/bash # Must logout/login for changes to take effect
   

6. Symlink files

    ln -sf ~/dotfiles/gitconfig ~/.gitconfig
    ln -sf ~/dotfiles/bash_profile ~/.bash_profile
   

7. Install essential formulaes

    sh ~/dotfiles/brew
   

8. Remove macOS keybinding for ⌘+` and map to ctrl

9. Generate and configure SSH keys

10. Configure Visual Studio Code Settings Sync

11. Configure Tailscale