MacOS defaults config

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MacOS defaults

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Dock

Add macOS Dock spacers

defaults write com.apple.dock persistent-apps -array-add '{"tile-type"="spacer-tile";}'; killall Dock

Have the Dock show only active apps

defaults write com.apple.dock static-only -bool true; killall Dock

Highlight hidden apps in the Dock

defaults write com.apple.Dock showhidden -bool yes; killall Dock

Alter the Dock’s appearance

defaults write com.apple.dock mineffect -string suck; killall Dock

Reset the Dock to its default state

defaults delete com.apple.dock; killall Dock

Finder

Show extensions

defaults write NSGlobalDomain "AppleShowAllExtensions" -bool "true" && killall Finder

Show hidden files

defaults write com.apple.Finder "AppleShowAllFiles" -bool "true" && killall Finder