eGPU setups, deep Terminal hacks, macOS customization, and automation scripts.

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🔥 eGPU Setup on macOS (For Intel & Apple Silicon Macs)

1. Check If Your Mac Supports eGPU

  • Intel Macs: ✅ Full support (macOS Mojave – Big Sur)
  • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3): ❌ No native support (but workarounds exist)

2. Best eGPU Enclosures for macOS

  • Razer Core X – Best overall
  • Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Box 750 – Quiet & reliable
  • Akitio Node – Budget-friendly

3. Install & Enable eGPU on macOS

A. For macOS Catalina & Big Sur (Intel Macs)

  • Plug in your eGPU via Thunderbolt 3
  • Open Terminal and enter: nginxCopyEditsudo nvram boot-args="egpu-force-egpu-on"
  • Restart your Mac 🚀

B. For macOS Monterey & Ventura (Intel Macs)

  • Use PurgeWrangler to enable eGPU support: nginxCopyEditcurl -s "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mayankk2308/purge-wrangler/master/resources/installer.sh" | bash
  • Follow on-screen instructions to install patches.

C. eGPU Workaround for Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3)

  • Cloud Gaming Alternative: Use Moonlight + NVIDIA GameStream (on a PC) to offload rendering.
  • Windows via UTM: Install Windows ARM via UTM and connect an eGPU inside the VM.

💻 Deep Terminal Hacks for Power Users

1. Enable Hidden macOS Features

A. Unlock HiDPI Scaling for External Displays

arduino
sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.windowserver DisplayResolutionEnabled -bool true
  • Makes text sharper on non-Retina external monitors.

B. Enable Hidden Dark Mode UI for Terminal & System Logs

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osascript -e 'tell application "System Events" to tell appearance preferences to set dark mode to true'

C. Disable macOS Animation Delays for Instant UI

arduino
defaults write -g NSWindowResizeTime -float 0.001

2. Make Finder More Powerful

A. Add a “New File” Option in Finder (Like Windows)

bash
touch ~/Library/Services/NewFile.workflow
  • Allows you to create new empty files from Finder’s right-click menu.

B. Show Hidden Files Everywhere

arduino
defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles -bool true
killall Finder

C. Enable Right-Click Paste Location in Finder

arduino
defaults write com.apple.finder PasteLocationEnabled -bool true

3. Control Your Mac with Terminal

A. Instantly Flush RAM (Useful for Gaming & Performance)

nginx
sudo purge
  • Frees up inactive memory for better performance.

B. Turn Off Mac’s Display Without Sleeping

nginx
pmset displaysleepnow

C. Enable TRIM for SSD Performance Boost

bash
sudo trimforce enable

🎨 macOS Customization Tweaks

1. Make the Dock Look Like Windows 11

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defaults write com.apple.dock orientation -string bottom
defaults write com.apple.dock pinning -string middle
killall Dock

2. Change Default macOS Screenshot Format (PNG → JPG)

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defaults write com.apple.screencapture type jpg
killall SystemUIServer

3. Enable Hidden Wallpapers in macOS

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open /System/Library/Desktop\ Pictures

🤖 Automation Scripts (For Productivity & Power Users)

1. Auto-Connect to WiFi & Mount Network Drive on Boot

  • Open Terminal and run: bash
  • sudo nano /etc/rc.local
  • Add this inside: bashCopyEdit#!/bin/bash networksetup -setairportpower en0 on mount_afp afp://username:password@192.168.1.100/SharedFolder /Volumes/Shared
  • Press CTRL + X, then Y to save.

2. Auto-Empty Trash Every 7 Days

  • Run: bashCopyEditsudo nano /etc/crontab
  • Add this line: bashCopyEdit0 0 * * 7 rm -rf ~/.Trash/*

3. Automate macOS Updates & App Cleaning

  • Run: nginxCopyEditsudo softwareupdate -ia brew cleanup

🔥 That’s just the beginning!

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