diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@ behind it.
 * **Windows**: [samplebrain_0.18_win.zip](https://static.thentrythis.org/samplebrain/samplebrain_0.18_win.zip)
 * **Mac (intel)**: [samplebrain_0.18_macintel.zip](https://static.thentrythis.org/samplebrain/samplebrain_0.18_macintel.zip)
 
-Mac note #1: As this software is not on the apple store, to run this
+Mac note 1: As this software is not on the apple store, to run this
 binary you need to tell your mac it's ok: Go to System Preferences >
 Security & Privacy > General. At the bottom of the window, select
 "Allow apps to be downloaded from Anywhere".
 
-Mac note #2: Contribution of a universal or apple silicon binary
+Mac note 2: Contribution of a universal or apple silicon binary
 gratefully received (see building instructions below)
     
 **Linux install (Ubuntu)**