Tips and Tricks for Mac Users
I've really enjoyed using Mac as my main operating system over the past couple of years. As of 2023 I've been trying to learn how to use it at a more intermediate/advanced level, and I thought it would be useful to catalog some of the settings I've applied to my system for my own benefit and for the benefit of others.
The information below is up-to-date for Ventura 13.2
- Get Homebrew: A must-have package manager for MacOS. It's a super convenient way of installing software. Read the website for more information, especially if you've never used a package manager on a UNIX-like operating system before.
- Set Caps Lock Key as ESC key: Goto Apple->System Settings->Keyboard->Keyboard shortcuts->Modifier Keys->Choose "Escape" in the pop-up menu next to Caps Lock Key. This is very useful if you are using vim.
- Increase Key Speed: In the terminal execute the following commands:
defaults write -g InitialKeyRepeat -int 10 # normal minimum is 15 (225 ms)
defaults write -g KeyRepeat -int 1 # normal minimum is 2 (30 ms)
Note: You have to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect - Using the Magic Mouse - A good video for learning the Magic Mouse 2.