This platform-specific path applies the collection’s general principles to a Mac. Follow only the guides relevant to your course, hardware, macOS version, and device-management rules. zsh is the shell used by the command-line instructions in this path; the shell interprets commands inside a terminal application. Read Terminal, Shell, and Command if that distinction is new. The cards appear in the recommended order. Begin with the first guide for a systematic setup, or follow the prerequisite links when entering at a later article.
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Set Up a Safe Mac for College
Establish Mac ownership, account roles, FileVault recovery access, software updates, and a safe starting record before installing course tools.