From 31a554d9b1fe7cabfa563d1db50f291477795cd7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Parham Alvani Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:37:10 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] feat: update readme --- macos/README.md | 55 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+) diff --git a/macos/README.md b/macos/README.md index 137406458..773dbe6ac 100644 --- a/macos/README.md +++ b/macos/README.md @@ -30,3 +30,58 @@ could present minor variations from the steps outlined here. - Click "Set Up Later" to bypass "Screen Time" settings. - Disable Siri and click "Continue". - Choose your desired screen mode and click "Continue". + +Since you have no internet connectivity, there should be no notifications of pending updates. + +- Launch "System Settings" from the Dock. +- Select "Wi-Fi" from the left menu and disable it. +- Disable both "Ask to join networks" and "Ask to join hotspots". +- Select Bluetooth from the left menu and disable it. + +I want to configure the operating system's firewall, This is only responsible for the way the +operating system treats incoming connections. + +- Select "Network" from the left menu and select "Firewall". +- Enable the Firewall and click "Options". +- Disable "Automatically allow built-in software to receive...". +- Disable "Automatically allow downloaded signed software to receive...". +- Enable "Stealth mode". +- Click "OK". + +I like to disable all notifications possible. I do not want sensitive applications, +which will be installed later, to display content on the screen when I am not around or +when someone is over my shoulder. + +- Select "Notifications" from the left menu. +- Change "Show previews" to "Never". +- Disable "Allow notifications when the device is sleeping". +- Disable "Allow notifications when the screen is locked". +- Disable "Allow notifications when mirroring or sharing the display". +- Open each application, disable notifications, and click the arrow to return. + +I also prefer to disable any unnecessary sounds with the following steps. + +- Select "Sound" from the left menu. +- Change "Alert volume" to the minimum setting. +- Disable "Play sound on startup". +- Disable "Play user interface sound effects". +- Disable "Play feedback when volume is changed". + +The following should already be disabled by default, but let's make sure. + +- Select "General" from the left menu. +- Select "AirDrop & Handoff". +- Disable "Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices". +- Confirm AirDrop is set to "No One". +- Select "General" from the left menu. +- Select "Sharing". +- Confirm all options are disabled. +- Select "Siri & Spotlight" from the left menu. +- Confirm "Ask Siri" is disabled. + +If you want to truly ensure that Siri is not listening in on your activity, you can conduct +the following, which may be redundant. + +- Select "Siri & Spotlight" from the left menu. +- Click "Siri Suggestions & Privacy". +- Click each option and disable all toggles, then click "Done".