diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,24 +1,22 @@
 # dotfiles
 
-## steps
-
-### 1. set the fqdn (this is necessary for some of the host-specific chezmoi config):
+## 1. set the fqdn:
 
 ```bash
-# macos
+# macos-specific commands
 sudo scutil --set HostName $MY_HOSTNAME.local
 sudo scutil --set LocalHostName $MY_HOSTNAME
 sudo scutil --set ComputerName $MY_HOSTNAME
 dscacheutil -flushcache
 ```
 
-### 2. reboot
+## 2. reboot
 
-### 3. install https://typeof.net/Iosevka/
+## 3. install https://typeof.net/Iosevka/
 
-### 4. install `age` private key from password manager into `~/.key.txt`
+## 4. install `age` private key from password manager into `~/.key.txt`
 
-### 5. bootstrap chezmoi:
+## 5. bootstrap chezmoi:
 
 ```bash
 sh -c "$(curl -fsLS get.chezmoi.io)" -- \
@@ -28,4 +26,4 @@ sh -c "$(curl -fsLS get.chezmoi.io)" -- \
   --guess-repo-url=false
 ```
 
-### 6. restart shell
+## 6. restart shell