From Arch Linux to macOS: A PhD Student's Lazy Config
2025-07-20
A computer engineer PhD student in neuro-AI research, after nine years of using Arch Linux, switched to a new MacBook Pro. The post details how they configured their new machine in a single day to resume their workflow. They used Nix as a package manager, AeroSpace window manager, and Raycast launcher, while retaining familiar tools like the zsh shell and Zed editor. While macOS's package management isn't as convenient as Arch Linux, they compromised for better hardware stability and user experience.