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How to Clean-Install macOS

Clean-installing macOS can make your Mac faster and more reliable by clearing out outdated/corrupted files. Learn how to go “scorched earth” and clear out the bit-rot on your Mac.

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Mac Backup Strategy

Implement a Mac backup strategy, including local backups via SuperDuper and off-site backups via Arq, in this step-by-step tutorial to guard against irreversible data loss.

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Vim Search Across Multiple Files in Project

Searching within Vim across all files in the current project is more cumbersome than, say, TextMate’s Find in Project… feature. With just a few configuration changes, however, you can significantly level-up Vim’s searching capability.

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Tacklebox for the Fish Shell

Managing Fish shell snippets can get cumbersome. Use Tacklebox and Tackle to bring order to the chaos.

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Python Development Environment on MacOS Ventura and Monterey

While installing Python and Virtualenv on MacOS can be done several ways, this tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring a stock Mac system into a solid Python development environment.

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Configuring MacOS Ventura and Monterey

This MacOS configuration tutorial covers the set-up of a new Mac system, including the installation of Homebrew and command-line tools.

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