From 020f3ce7cccea0dd88dfe03bb5f7b9b8874147b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RayBB Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 14:06:39 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] feat: update rEFInd guide with an expanded introduction --- docs/guides/refind.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/guides/refind.md b/docs/guides/refind.md index c07263104..7af9d73c7 100644 --- a/docs/guides/refind.md +++ b/docs/guides/refind.md @@ -1,5 +1,10 @@ # Introduction +!!! Warning "rEFInd is Optional" + rEFInd is not required for most users and can introduce complexities or conflicts. It is recommended only if you have a specific technical requirement or prefer its interface. + +rEFInd is a UEFI boot manager, and alternative to GRUB, that provides a graphical interface for selecting your operating system at startup. It is particularly useful for dual-booting as it can directly boot both Linux and macOS, serving as replacement for the native Mac Startup Manager. Some users find it faster and it can occasionally resolve specific boot issues that other loaders struggle with. + This guide shall help you install the rEFInd Boot Manager in your T2 Mac in the safest possible way. Though there are various options to get rEFInd on your Mac, it is recommended to follow the instructions given below unless you know what you are doing. # Installation From 2f802fd74e08d845f94464b0e7881a473c5bc9c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RayBB Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:02:19 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] docs: Restructure rEFInd introduction to explicitly list benefits and clarify its optional nature. --- docs/guides/refind.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guides/refind.md b/docs/guides/refind.md index 7af9d73c7..4b0491502 100644 --- a/docs/guides/refind.md +++ b/docs/guides/refind.md @@ -1,9 +1,12 @@ # Introduction -!!! Warning "rEFInd is Optional" - rEFInd is not required for most users and can introduce complexities or conflicts. It is recommended only if you have a specific technical requirement or prefer its interface. +rEFInd is an **optional** UEFI boot manager and alternative to GRUB that provides a graphical interface for selecting your operating system at startup. -rEFInd is a UEFI boot manager, and alternative to GRUB, that provides a graphical interface for selecting your operating system at startup. It is particularly useful for dual-booting as it can directly boot both Linux and macOS, serving as replacement for the native Mac Startup Manager. Some users find it faster and it can occasionally resolve specific boot issues that other loaders struggle with. +**Benefits:** + +- Directly boots both Linux and macOS - useful for dual-booting +- Can resolve specific boot issues that other loaders struggle with +- Some users find it faster than other boot loaders This guide shall help you install the rEFInd Boot Manager in your T2 Mac in the safest possible way. Though there are various options to get rEFInd on your Mac, it is recommended to follow the instructions given below unless you know what you are doing. From 3f9b38df4750c2641168f6d8dc5918db32644ec3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RayBB Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:07:55 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] docs: Improve clarity and grammar in the rEFInd guide introduction. --- docs/guides/refind.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guides/refind.md b/docs/guides/refind.md index 4b0491502..7697d57d0 100644 --- a/docs/guides/refind.md +++ b/docs/guides/refind.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Introduction -rEFInd is an **optional** UEFI boot manager and alternative to GRUB that provides a graphical interface for selecting your operating system at startup. +rEFInd is an **optional** UEFI boot manager and an alternative to GRUB. It provides a graphical interface for selecting an operating system at startup. **Benefits:** @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ rEFInd is an **optional** UEFI boot manager and alternative to GRUB that provide - Can resolve specific boot issues that other loaders struggle with - Some users find it faster than other boot loaders -This guide shall help you install the rEFInd Boot Manager in your T2 Mac in the safest possible way. Though there are various options to get rEFInd on your Mac, it is recommended to follow the instructions given below unless you know what you are doing. +This guide helps you install the rEFInd Boot Manager in your T2 Mac in the safest possible way. Though there are various options to get rEFInd on your Mac, it is recommended to follow the instructions given below unless you know what you are doing. # Installation From d47479c4a1556b01aebc1ed7a8a96ee8195eba3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RayBB Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 21:42:35 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] docs: Add a new benefit to the rEFInd guide explaining OS selection without holding the Option key. --- docs/guides/refind.md | 7 ++++--- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guides/refind.md b/docs/guides/refind.md index 7697d57d0..59e61ec7b 100644 --- a/docs/guides/refind.md +++ b/docs/guides/refind.md @@ -4,9 +4,10 @@ rEFInd is an **optional** UEFI boot manager and an alternative to GRUB. It provi **Benefits:** -- Directly boots both Linux and macOS - useful for dual-booting -- Can resolve specific boot issues that other loaders struggle with -- Some users find it faster than other boot loaders +- Allows you to choose your operating system on every startup, eliminating the hassle of holding the Option (⌥) key during startup. +- Directly boots both Linux and macOS, which is useful for dual-booting. +- Can resolve specific boot issues that other loaders struggle with. +- Some users find it faster than other boot loaders. This guide helps you install the rEFInd Boot Manager in your T2 Mac in the safest possible way. Though there are various options to get rEFInd on your Mac, it is recommended to follow the instructions given below unless you know what you are doing.