--- title: How to turn your macOS into a Linux-like Desktop | daily.dev description: Learn how to turn your macOS into a Linux-like desktop using applications, tools, and configurations. Customize your keyboard layout, install a tiling window... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-turn-your-macos-into-a-linux-like-desktop-v3aipg3ak twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: How to turn your macOS into a Linux-like Desktop | daily.dev og:description: Learn how to turn your macOS into a Linux-like desktop using applications, tools, and configurations. 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