> ## Upgrading and other Major Changes:

- macOS minor version upgrade works just as any Mac would.
- It is generally a good idea to hold off on new major macOS releases until kexts and other dependencies have been tested.
- Upon upgrading macOS, even minor releases, it is recommended to clear NVRAM to reduce problems.
- Upon changing SSDT patches and/or changing BIOS settings, it is also recommended to clear NVRAM variables.

> ## Dual Booting:

- I recommend that you dual boot using another drive in the WAN slot (I have the WDC PC SN520 NVMe 2242).
- I've found that dual booting with OpenCore can be quite troublesome. Instead, what I recommend is to use rEFInd Boot Manager should you need to dual boot Windows or Linux.

> ## Modifier Key Patching:

By default, Windows, Left Alt, and Right Alt are mismapped. An easy fix for this is to install [Karabiner-Elements](https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/) and configure it as:  
![karabiner_modifier](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/assets/img/macOS%20Settings/karabiner_modifier.png)

> ## Multimedia Fn Key Patching:

Since macOS doesn't not natively support some multimedia Fn key actions. BetterTouchTool is required to program these actions. Keyboard Mastero is also an alternative but I've found that BetterTouchTool is a simpler and easier option.  
Simply import `patches/BetterTouchTool/x1c6-functions.bttpreset`. My settings are as followed:

- F7 = Screen Mirroring On/Off
- F9 = Open System Preferences
- F10 = Toggle Bluetooth On/Off
- F11 = Switch Keyboard Input Language (Set in System `Preferences/Keyboard`)
- F12 = Open Terminal
- PrtSc = Window Screen Capture  
  Of course, feel free to change this to your preference in BetterTouchTool.

> ## Touchpad Settings in macOS:

- Force Click is enabled by default, which turns any click on the trackpad into a force touch. I suggest you turn this off.
- In addition, I prefer to have tap to click on.  
  See my touchpad settings:  
  ![touchpad](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/master/docs/assets/img/macOS%20Settings/touchpad.png)

> ## Headphone Patch:

- Installing ALCPlugFix addresses the following:
  - Change output to headphones after being plugged in, and to change it back to speakers after being unplugged.
  - Fix the rare condition that audio is messed up after waking from sleep.

See `patches/ALCPlugFix/README.md` for more details.

> ## OPTIMIZATIONS:

- Repaste the machine with thermal [Grizzly Kryonaut](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products/16-kryonaut-en).  
- For those willing to risk permanently damaging your machine for the best thermal, repaste the machine with liquid metal [Grizzly Conductonaut](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/produkte/25-conductonaut).  For the majority however, I recommend using [Grizzly Kryonaut](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products/16-kryonaut-en).  
- Undervolt the machine with [Volta](https://volta.garymathews.com/).