New Machine Software Setup

Just a few notes on the software I use to work.

My preferences macOS Software, configuration, and such

macOS Developer Tools. Attempt to run git --version and you'll be prompted to install them if you don't already have them
git - If you're using git daily, you probably want to install it with Homebrew and use that version instead of the default version that ships with macOS
GitHub Account
- Generate a new SSH key and add it to your GH account. Guide
Install Homebrew - Package manager
Install window manager Spectacle and add it as Login item
Install Dropbox app and be selective about what folders to sync. Also! Change the notification settings (Dropbox > Preferences > Notifications) so you don't get an alert every nanosecond
Install 1Password (sync with Dropbox)
Set trackpad speed to fastest as possible
Set key repeat to shortest delay as possible
Map caps lock key to ctrl
Turn off dropshadows on screenshots:
- defaults write com.apple.screencapture disable-shadow -bool true
- killall SystemUIServer
Clone my dotfiles to my home directory and install. Make any machine-specific changes needed locally, but don't commit back to master unless it makes sense for all my machines
Install Atom editor
- Install atom shell commands. Atom > Install Shell Commands
- Use Atom Dark theme
- Bump font size to comically large (18)
- Use soft tabs
- Set tab length to 2
- Set wrap at preferred line length
- Set Scroll Past End
Install nvm
- Install node and npm nvm install --lts
Install yarn
- brew install yarn --without-node

In general, use two-factor auth for service every service that supports it.