diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d5b1520..1648eb4 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -196,23 +196,23 @@ Primary key fingerprint: 3E80 CA1A 8B89 F69C BA57  D98A 76A5 EF90 5444 9A5C
 ## step six :: post syncronisation tasks
 
 - `syncDirSetup.sh` (will set up `~/syncDir`)
-- `mountDownloadsDir.sh` (will mount `~/Downloads` to syncDir's download dir)
 - `deploySshKeys.sh` (deployment of ssh keys)
 - `importGnupgKeys.sh` (deployment of gnupgp keys)
+- `chmodAllSh.sh` (fixes mode change from 14001 to 217 errors in repo)
 - `reboot` and re-login
 
-## step seven :: nvidia
+## step seven :: nvidia (optional)
 
-if the system runs nvidia, follow the steps in [nvidia.md](nvidia.md) to set up the nvidia driver.
+if the system runs nvidia, follow the steps in [nvidia.md](nvidia.md) to set up the nvidia driver, if wanted.
 
 ## step eight :: post installation tasks
 
-- kitten
+- **KITTEN**
   - `$ kitten themes 'sakura night'`
     - to list all themes: `$ kitten themes`
     - nice themes: `1984 dark`, `box`, `cyberpunk`, `falcon`, `flat`, `goa base`, `neowave`, `sakura night`, `tropical neon`, `ubunto`
     - (search for `tropical` ➔ select `tropical neon` ➔ press `M` to modify kitten.conf and start using the theme)
-- vscodium
+- **VSCODIUM**
   - **local sync**
   - open extensions and search for `local sync`
   - install the extension
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ if the system runs nvidia, follow the steps in [nvidia.md](nvidia.md) to set up
     - go to `sync settings` and click `edit configuration`
     - `ctrl` + `shift` + `p` to open command palette
     - search for `sync` and select `sync: download settings`
-- gitkraken
+- **GITKRAKEN**
   - preferences > integrations > connect to gitlab
   - preferences > ssh > uncheck `use local ssh agent`
   - preferences > ui customization > theme: `gitkraken dark - high contrast`
@@ -242,14 +242,16 @@ if the system runs nvidia, follow the steps in [nvidia.md](nvidia.md) to set up
     - if the ssh key for a git repo has never been used, the ssh connection will fail as the key is not yet registered.
     - `$ ssh git@gt.op.fo -p 2002`
     - `Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])? yes`
-- firefox
+- **FIREFOX**
   - settings > select the option to set firefox as default browser
+  - change default search engine to presearch, and login to presearch
   - extensions icon > manage extensions > themes > enable theme `activist - bold`
     - https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/activist-bold_/
     - alt: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/neon-sign-shine/
   - install dictionaries for 
     - [en-AU](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/english-australian-dictionary/) and 
     - [no-NB](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/norsk-bokm%C3%A5l-ordliste/)
+  - import sidebery settings from <https://gt.op.fo/fro/fiodb/src/branch/master/db/sidebery/backups>
   - update singlefile name format (extension icon > manage extensions > extensions > singlefile > preferences > file format):
     - old: `%if-empty<{page-title}|No title> ({date-locale} {time-locale}).{filename-extension}`
     - new: `{year-locale}{month-locale}{day-locale}_{url-href-flat}_.{filename-extension}`
@@ -264,14 +266,14 @@ if the system runs nvidia, follow the steps in [nvidia.md](nvidia.md) to set up
   - bitwarden > settings > 
     - autofill > select to show autofill `When autofill icon is selected`
     - notifications > disable `ask to save and use passkeys`
-- pcmanfm
+- **PCMAN**
   - edit > preferences >
     - general > uncheck [ ] erase files on removable media instead of "trash can" creation
     - general > view mode: `detailed list view`
     - layout > show in places > unselect all but "trash can"
     - volume management > when removable media unmounted: `change folder to home`
     - advanced > path for home folder: `/home/poq/syncDir/`
-- reaper
+- **REAPER**
   - import licence
     - located in protonmail under the 'licence' label, and on the nas server
     - copy the licence key to the clipboard > help > about reaper > import license key > (licence is automatically loaded)
@@ -307,7 +309,7 @@ if the system runs nvidia, follow the steps in [nvidia.md](nvidia.md) to set up
     - `tar - xf Bertom_DenoiserPro_3.0.7_GNU-LINUX`
     - `cp -r Bertom_DenoiserPro_3.0.7_GNU-LINUX/.avx2/Bertom_DenoiserPro.vst3 ~/.vst3/`
     - restart reaper > add a new track > select the `fx` button >  open `vxt3: denoiser pro` and load the licence file
-- printer
+- **PRINTING**
   - remove services cups.socket and cups.path
   - $ sudo systemctl disable cups.path
   - $ sudo systemctl disable cups.socket
diff --git a/dots/bin/chmodAllSh.sh b/dots/bin/chmodAllSh.sh
index 9deea5a..e1426c1 100755
--- a/dots/bin/chmodAllSh.sh
+++ b/dots/bin/chmodAllSh.sh
@@ -5,4 +5,8 @@
 this_file_name=`basename "$0"`
 echo "$this_file_name"
 
-find /home/${USER}/syncDir/gitRepos/ -type f -iname "*.sh" -exec chmod +x {} \;
+git_dir=/home/${USER}/syncDir/gitRepos/
+
+find ${git_dir} -type f -iname "*.sh" -exec chmod 755 {} \;
+
+echo "done chmod-ing in '${git_dir}'"
diff --git a/dots/bin/obsolete/tp.sh.orig b/dots/bin/obsolete/tp.sh.orig
old mode 100755
new mode 100644
diff --git a/scripts/99_deploy.sh b/scripts/99_deploy.sh
old mode 100644
new mode 100755