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 * migrate Google Chrome bookmarks to new machine
 
 ### Commonly used applications
-* homebrew - `key-repeat: 50ms delay-until-repeat: 300ms` necessary for procuring shell applications
-* karabiner - increase your Mac's key repeat settings beyond the default range
+* homebrew - necessary for procuring shell applications
+* karabiner - `key-repeat: 50ms delay-until-repeat: 300ms` increase your Mac's key repeat settings beyond the default range
 * spectacle - resize and move your windows with keyboard shortcuts
 * iterm - substitute for Terminal application
 * oh my zsh - z-shell for Mac