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Last active March 6, 2023 07:26
My process of setting up a new MacBook

My process of setting up a new MacBook

Recently my MacBook Pro mysteriously died overnight. Due to the current epidemic situation, I figured the best option at the moment is to purchase a new one. So, here comes a brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro. I never use Time Machine or iCloud for backup, so now is a great opportunity to document my setup process for a new machine. The applications and programs I would install reflect my day-to-day workflow. Some of these are for my classes and research; some are for general software development; and some are just for working efficiently with a MacBook.

Part 1: applications

  • Amphetamine: get it from App Store; it keeps Mac from automatically go to sleep
  • Spectrum: get it from App Store; I occasionally use it for web color design
  • Slack: get it from App Store and sign in via email
  • Kindle: get it from App Store and sign in through Amazon account