diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,22 +1,24 @@
 # dotfiles
 
-## 1. set the fqdn:
+## steps
+
+### 1. set the fqdn (this is necessary for some of the host-specific chezmoi config):
 
 ```bash
-# macos-specific commands
+# macos
 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 "$(curl -fsLS get.chezmoi.io)" -- \
@@ -26,4 +28,4 @@ sh -c "$(curl -fsLS get.chezmoi.io)" -- \
   --guess-repo-url=false
 ```
 
-## 6. restart shell
+### 6. restart shell