# Tips & Tricks (WIP)

#### Site Search all Dortania Guides

* For example in Google: `site:dortania.github.io XhciPortLimit`
* [site:dortania.github.io XhciPortLimit - Google Search](https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Adortania.github.io+XhciPortLimit)

#### Search before Upgrading macOS

* [macOS / OS X Updates | tonymacx86.com](https://www.tonymacx86.com/forums/macos-os-x-updates.32/)
* [New Releases and Updates | InsanelyMac](https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/157-new-releases-and-updates/)

#### More ways to download macOS

* [How to download macOS from Apple's official download locations (3 methods) : hackintosh](https://www.reddit.com/r/hackintosh/comments/efjy5g/how_to_download_macos_from_apples_official/)
* [MacRecoveryX](https://github.com/AngeloAvv/MacRecoveryX)

#### Add OpenCore version to Config.plist

* Add the OpenCore version inside Config.plist as a comment
* This will facilitate keeping track of different versions of EFIs, especially since the OpenCore version cannot be seen inside a backed up EFI folder
* It should also help during upgrades when looking for differences between the versions
* Disadvantage is that the version number cannot be automatically updated

![](https://3366797968-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LwXl0c-BaUDNDvUg8TP%2Fuploads%2F2tdyiPrqF68AqJSwA4Ib%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b7fdf049-f1d6-4a03-872a-e170e1ef4060)

#### Other Tips & Tricks Topics (TODOs for miscellaneous ideas)

* Boot Variables for macOS: [GPU related](https://dortania.github.io/GPU-Buyers-Guide/misc/bootflag.html#amd-boot-arguments) and [Common Boot Args for macOS](https://chriswayg.gitbook.io/opencore-visual-beginners-guide/advanced-topics/common-boot-args-for-macos), update as needed
* Hackintosh Tools Evaluation: expand descriptions on [Checklist Tools](https://chriswayg.gitbook.io/opencore-visual-beginners-guide/step-by-step/checklist-tools)
* Guide for Upgrading macOS (minor point upgrades and major version upgrades): expand [Upgrade OpenCore](https://chriswayg.gitbook.io/opencore-visual-beginners-guide/step-by-step/oc-auxiliary-tools-upgrade) to include macOS upgrades
* Clone USB drive / SSD drive together with EFI (CCC & Script or Super Duper & Script)
* Automated Linux hardware analysis tool for Hackintosh compatibility checking
* Semi-Automated testing script of a finished/upgraded hackintosh
* Anonymous CC Credit Card for adding a payment method to AppleID (?!)
* Windows or Linux version of the Beginners Guide
* Beginners should avoid...
* Virtualization notes. Proxmox etc.

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