10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO Before using your MacBook!!

Need help setting up your Macbook? There are 10 things that I do before I start using any new MacBook I get. If I forget, because I’m so excited to start using my new shiny toy - I very quickly realize that some things are not working like I want them to and I get frustrated.
So today I’m going to show you the best tips and tricks for setting up your new #apple #Macbook, regardless of whether it’s an Intel version, the #m1macbook or the M1 MacBook Air.
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[@TechGearTalk]

⭐️ 2020 M1 MacBook Pro: geni.us/MW3omC (affiliate) ⭐️ 2020 M1 MacBook Air: geni.us/65QGP (affiliate) What's up everyone?! I hope this top 10 MacBook setup tips and tricks video was helpful. Did I cover what you wanted to know? What else did you want to see or learn about. Would love to know what you think. Are there any other things that you recommend doing with your new MacBook? I am grateful in advance 🙏

[@supercuber9805]

Yo this is not about this video but i am really confused about what to get m50 vs sl3 cuz sl3 s cheaper in my region but i just don't know what to get because they are so close in specs and it's going to be my first camera but i want it to be more professional that will keep with me for like 5 years i watched your and other youtubers vids about this comparison and i am still confused i want to open a KZbin channel so i am worried that sl3 will have bad video so what are your thoughts what camera should i get and does the kit lense provide good bokeh on both the cameras or do i need to buy a lense for bokeh thanks you sorry for wasting your time

[@TzZek]

I've added and removed the 16 gig Macbook Air from my cart so many times, have to hold out for the 16.

[@TechGearTalk]

The sl3 is better for video. Always start with the kit lens then upgrade your lighting and audio. Hope that helps!

[@TechGearTalk]

That’s 16” is going to be a beast!

[@TzZek]

@@TechGearTalk my mind “just buy the absolute base model and then a specced out 16” , my logical side what am I gonna do with the 13 inch after paper weight?

[@privat7655]

me without having a Macbook: "Ah interesting"

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

I looked at my screen... It was my Windows laptop. 🤭

[@akinmaya]

i am soldier and i bought m1 pro base model with one month job price,1 dollar=9 Turkish Lira and Extra %35 Tax!

[@akinmaya]

So hard But its for longlong use

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

meow

[@billpeters9266]

Just moving to a MacBook from an old Lenovo laptop, I found this a very useful piece. Thanks.

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it helped! CONGRATS on the new MacBook!

[@wanderingambience799]

I did exactly the same!

[@bayu_wikara]

Same!

[@franciscorfafonso]

Same!! Lenovo is losing the game

[@OhhHeyDJ]

Same

[@marcwoods49]

I've been mentally preparing myself for the switch from Windows to Mac and have found your videos to be VERY helpful. I finally made the purchase of a new Macbook Pro for editing skydiving videos in 4K after finding a really good deal. Thank you for putting together these tutorials as like I said, they are very helpful to a noob like me!!!

[@BBFLYRISEN]

I love how slowly you’re speaking like you realize you’re talking to beginners. THANK you ❤️

[@ziv_tendoora]

One thing I may add after watching an other Windows user setting up his Mac. When installing new apps, after you open the installer file (.dmg) there will normally open up a little window with the app icon on the left, an arrow and the applications folder on the right. Basically all you have to do is drag the app icon to the right into the folder. Easy as that. To uninstall an app, go to the app folder and drag it into the trash bin.

[@HearMeLearn]

yeah this was weird at first but actually is an almost stupidly simple way of installing and deleting programs that actually makes sense once you get used to it. I wouldn't say I prefer it but I almost wonder what it would be like if windows worked like that as well.

[@firefoxuser2557]

I've had my macbook for 5 months now, and thought I knew everything in terms of viewing options and useability. This video showed me I didn’t know a lot, and actually helped me eliminate some nuances and little things that I come across all the time. Thanks!

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad it was helpful.

[@andrekarkar]

Thank you so much, this was extremely helpful since this is my first mac

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it helped Andre! Congrats on the new Mac and thanks for being part of the channel!

[@RajbirDatta]

I've been a new mac user, Do the M1 macbooks supports normal bt mouse which are out there in the market??? (Ex-Logitech)???

[@brandonr6601]

@@RajbirDatta they do

[@maryajaniak2896]

I'm new to the Apple MacBook but I've decided on getting the 2020 MacBook Air as I am not a power user, just someone who checks email, shopping and watching videos from various platforms. I'm a Global fan and love watching Korean and Chinese Dramas. Right now I have a Chromebook with the 12th Gen Corei3 with a 16" screen and it has decent specs. Left Windows, played with Tablets and researched the Chromebook and felt it was the perfect laptop for me. Security is my requirement. I thought that the MacBook was like Windows but I never really looked into it; I wish I had as I doubt I would be with Chromebooks. At any rate, it's never too late to learn a new technology. The speakers on the MacBook Air sound really good to me. My laptop has good sounding speakers as well but they don't get loud but with the earpods they sound great. I've added internet security and a VPN for added safety. I'm on my laptop whenever I'm not sleeping. What I like about the MacBook is it gets continual updates. That one weighs less than 3lbs and mine weighs close to 5lbs. I have a good ISP and have a very fast internet and it can handle more than what I use it for. I think by September I will be able to comfortably afford it. I'm really looking forward to the MacBook Air. Thank you for your education information regarding this device.

[@lema4198]

Watching this bc I just got my first MacBook ever today & I’ve been a windows user my whole life lol

[@chironjo]

Me too. I bought mine last Monday. One snag, though. I have been unable to set my Yahoo email with Mail app. Any idea?

[@connorturner4707]

@@thientanhoang6045 ain’t no way I’m paying for something that’s free

[@Dopamine-.-]

@@connorturner4707 wdym?

[@Dopamine-.-]

yeah me too I have been using windows for almost 13 years since I was 8 and I know EVERYTHING about the system and I'm a little scared to move to the macOS system I want your experience about moving to the macOS thank you

[@daviduyaban]

I've always used Windows since I was a kid.. for the first time I could afford a Macbook Pro so I just bought it. Gotta wait for couple weeks to be delivered, but I'm so excited!!! That is how I ended up in this channel. I love your videos!! Good job! I'm definitely sticking around.

[@shahilanathan8067]

same here...always used windows. Getting a macbook air and hoping the transition won't be hard. Can u use google drive? thanks

[@daviduyaban]

@@shahilanathan8067 I haven't got mine yet haha but I checked online and it says it's possible. Hope you enjoy your Macbook Air!! :D

[@shahilanathan8067]

@@daviduyaban Thanks...dont want to spend extra on iCloud. Have a great day 🙂

[@decap335]

2 mins in the video and im like you did a great job 👏🏾 doing this video my macbook just came and im doing everything you said here.

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad it was helpful. CONGRATS on the new MacBook!

[@ukjamaican4488]

Reading the comments has made me glad that I’m not the only who doesn’t even own a MacBook but still watches a lot of MacBook related content lol 😂

[@TanibImtiaz]

Just ordered my macbook air few hours ago, and got this video on my feed!

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS!!! It's such a good laptop! Hope this helps when you get it! Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@R0BBS]

Thank you, will be revisiting this once my MBA arrives. Lifelong Windows user so this will be very helpful!

[@jokrollingpin908]

How have you liked your MacBook??

[@bhuvanarya2358]

Watching this even though I don't have a Mac🙂

[@TechGearTalk]

Appreciate you!!!

[@kumarpulivarthi8780]

I’m getting the Mac air m1 soon!

[@poopsniffer4436]

@@kumarpulivarthi8780 same

[@ironlionzion2265]

@@poopsniffer4436 me too! Excited lol

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

meow

[@ObviouslyLyssa]

Was watching these tips videos a while back and I mentally noted about the path bar feature bc I much prefer that. Finally got my M1 MBA yesterday, switching from an old Acer and it took me a while to find this video again bc it actually had tips and tricks that I knew I needed. Thank you!

[@ricardomagath3640]

Had my macbook for over a year and these little nuisance(s) annoyed me too! I thought that's just how it worked and I had to live with it, I'm a lifetime windows user and just recently transitioned to MacOS, and this is big help! thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad I could help make your user experience more enjoyable! Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@KINGABDUL99]

I am a windows user and now I moving to mac so this was helpfull Thanks

[@georgvonberg4377]

So tremendously helpful!!! My go-to reference to setup any of my macs!! By far the best guide on the subject!!! Thank you!!!

[@CamiUrquidi]

I wish I knew this tips before. Had the MacBook Pro 2017. Upgrading to the new m1. I’m for sure using this. Saving your video to do step by step when my Mac arrives! Thank youuu!

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad it was helpful (or will be). Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@chrishbeatboxing2291]

Been using my mac for 3 months. Didn’t know you could show the enclosing folders that was helpful!

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad I could help! Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@rommelcalderonjr.2901]

I just got my MacBook Pro 9th.Gen 16" for my onlince schooling, it's kinda heavy and big.. This will help my editing skills develop.. thnk u for this ♡

[@xtntek8410]

The first thing we do with any macOS setup is hot corner configuration Launchpad linked to bottom left, Application Windows linked to bottom right and notification centre linked to top right

[@TechGearTalk]

EXCELLENT - I'll add it to Part 2! Thank you so much for contributing!

[@sanjeetmanna4277]

I love Your content TechGear. Your content are more of public oriented and very useful.

[@BuddysDadd]

Let’s go man, love the vids lately. I just bought the m1 pro and these tips have helped me tremendously as a college student

[@TechGearTalk]

Great to hear! Appreciate you being part of the channel!!!

[@BuddysDadd]

@@TechGearTalk my man, you have to change the upload time. I viewed the video very early in the day . Amazing quality content though 👍🏽

[@TechGearTalk]

🙏🏻

[@xXColdHandsXx]

Been a windows user for more than 15 years. Just moved to Mac and your video was a huge help. Thanks a lot.

[@tobz9330]

Saving this for when my M1 Max arrives!

[@juliush4459]

Shipping in germany is so Bad. I have to wait so Long until my MacBook Air arrives. After this Video im so Hyped. Thank you

[@TechGearTalk]

Hope it’s not too much longer. Glad the video helped!!

[@torilsusegg9572]

Thank you so much. Just bought a Macbook air. My first Mac!

[@TreeFiddy350]

First time Mac user here, coming off 20+ years of PC experience. This video was extremely helpful, amazing how all these small things make me feel more at home (especially showing the path bar and status bar)!

[@chriswestphal26]

I like natural scrolling on the trackpad and regular scrolling with a mouse. What sucks is when you plug in a mose and turn off natural scrolling, it also turns it off on the trackpad

[@AuthenticallyRi]

This video just popped up and it’s crazy because my new MacBook Air just came in the mail. I’ve had two other MacBooks but I’ve never thought to KZbin different setups! This video was pretty cool.

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad it was helpful. Congrats on the new Air!

[@zofiago6767]

I'm completly new to apple/macbook and this was so helpful! Thank you!

[@KINGABDUL99]

Thank you so much I was actually going to buy the macbook air m1 2020

[@martiananomaly]

My M1 macbook air is coming soon. Really excited!

[@matthewm2643]

Great video thanks. Got my first MacBook Air ever coming in about a week, and these settings make it a lot more windows-like. Thank you

[@rhysroberts8377]

I had no idea about the scrollbar setting, TYSM!!

[@TechGearTalk]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@dilley_esq]

great job. thanks so much. Just upgraded my 10+ year old Macbook Pro to a MacBook Air 16 gb / 512 gb. I'm like a kid on Christmas all over again.

[@DanteZupp]

thank you so much man!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for being part of the channel!

[@MIbtehajKhan]

Recently switched to MacBook after spending around 15 years with Windows and this video is a life saver ♥️

[@TittiPotestaBP]

I have the 8GB/8Core MacBook Air and it's been a blast since day one. Just love it!!!

[@wellfleetion]

It's not just tap to click that is essential for an awesome experience with simple dragging... You also have to go into Accessibility and check off these two things (it's night and day with dragging and making the trackpad super awesome). Accessibility/Pointer Control/Trackpad Options and Check Enable Dragging "without drag lock" and also choose Scrolling "with inertia”.These things make a world of difference and I'm not sure why they are buried in Accessibility. It makes dragging windows effortlessly and pleasant. I can't stand it any other way.

[@TechGearTalk]

Will DEFINITELY check that out!!! Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@wellfleetion]

@@TechGearTalk You bet - good info!

[@SARA79669]

Thanks for this Video, currently setting up my new MacBook Air m1 😃

[@udwivax]

good video, very helpful for me, who is ready to start on his first macbook ever...

[@avj314]

Very useful tips for a new mac user. Thanks.

[@MarbsMusic]

I saw this video a few days ago but got a new M1 MacBook Air today and this was the first video I came to... was a big help as I haven't had a Mac since the mid 90s (using them exclusively from 84 to 96 though...)

[@noisforreal]

Watching this while waiting for my M1 Air to arrive! Great video🙏🏻

[@kakashi24001]

This was a really good video and it helped lots with getting familiar with my new macbook. Thank you for your hard work and always providing us with great content.

[@KalebC4]

I’ve had my MacBook Pro for almost two years now, and I consider myself pretty tech-oriented, but there were a couple of things in this that I didn’t know! Thanks for this!

[@almog3875]

Hey man, finally got myself a MacBook! First laptop, first Apple product, two birds in one stone lmao. Thank you for this video... I really needed this, it's a learning curve, coming from Windows after fourteen years, but no worries, you get used to it.

[@hamdiashram1999]

For me I am really excited to try the mac os in the future thank you for your hard work 💜

[@FarhanKHAN-ty9yo]

For me the most annoying thing when I first turned on and started using my M1 MacBook Air, was the hard click on touch bar for clicking on an icon and the two fingers click instead of a right click. As a windows laptop user for a long time, I thought as if it would be really hard to get used to it but then I changed the settings of the touch pad and now I'm loving this beauty and the beast combo M1 MacBook Air 😉♥️

[@Blindstick1]

Just got my first ever MacBook Air, very helpful for first time macOS user. Thanks

[@binkez]

Thanks for the vid, getting my first Macbook in a few weeks so i’ll have to rewatch this when it finally ships. Very helpful!

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS!!! Hope it's helpful when you put it into practice!

[@ajfromca]

One of the first settings I change on any Mac is in keyboard shortcuts. I turn on keyboard navigation so I can use tab to select and navigate around popups to click the option I want without using the mouse/trackpad.

[@andrewkeller2842]

…and THANK YOU!!! Having just got a MacBook for the 1st time (~a week ago), I am finding this video SUPER helpful right about now!!!

[@gw3nd0l3n3]

Joining the Mac scene this week. Thanks for this info.

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS!! Glad I could help. Welcome to the channel!

[@Vicncoffee]

This video was perfect for someone like me, switching from windows laptop to Mac, thanks!!

[@sparshrastogi2646]

Seriously considering switching to Mac from Windows and these shortcuts are really useful. Thank you!!

[@erickabest2308]

Thank you. I just brought a MacBook Pro. 13. And watching you was awesome please keep making more videos. Love you my brother 👊🏾🔥❤️👍🏽

[@hiker02910]

Thanks. Have had a Mac as a secondary computer for 8 years, and never knew of the Finder Path Bar setting. Huge help!

[@TechGearTalk]

So glad it was helpful John! It used to frustrate me so much. Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@JRG2187]

Just bought my first MacBook ever and it arrives tomorrow! I’m gonna be pretty clueless using it for the first time, sot his video is very helpful. Thank you!

[@RWB123]

This was helpful for a new Mac user.

[@richabartwal7248]

I've had my (old & 2nd hand 😗) Mac for almost a year and although I'm always finding out new things about it (first time user!), I didn't know I was missing out on so many things!!!!! Thank you soo much for this video! ❤️

[@tufn5454]

Thank you so much! Will be buying my first macbook pro and haven't used MacOS once in my life ever

[@MK-ov9zv]

Just got my new M1 Mac and this is the first video that I am watching on this

[@mohitmishra1984]

This video proved even more helpful after getting a Mac. Thank you

[@GoncaloReis02]

I just got my new MacBook Air and this was SUPER helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@TechGearTalk]

CONGRATS!!! So glad it was helpful. Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@nadjabrgger40]

👌🏻Great video. Just got my new macbook pro and its a learning process. This video helped me a lot!!

[@ayumizz]

Great content man! Simple yet very useful. I just got a second-hand MacBook Pro and this is just what I need. Thank you. Subscribed!

[@fernandodejesus5519]

I just thought that MacBooks didn’t have a touch to click but wow thank you I missed this feeling, also the screenshot on touchbar is very useful

[@jhors7777]

Thank you so much for posting this helpful video!

[@kealiimahoe25]

Wow this has been super helpful!! I’m new to the apple family and just got my first MacBook Air and had no clue what to do or where to start. Thank you so much, this has been so helpful, pretty much like a tutorial for me. Is there more? So that I could learn the in and outs of my Mac book air? There’s so much things on here that I’ve never thought about until you mentioned it, love it. It’s good to have options. Thank you!!!!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad I could help! I've got more coming for sure. Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl6zoIp8bamYhas Thanks for being part of the channel!

[@angrybonnerman69]

Awesome. I will use some of these tips.

[@abunasermiazi]

I am a new user of Mac. Thanks a lot

[@Michael-cu1hh]

Thank you 🙏 for some things I did not know. Thanks again.

[@stevied653]

If you click on the battery icon at the top of the screen it will have a drop down menu where you can tick “show percentage”

[@victorbarbosa1310]

Great video I'm buying my First Apple Mac so is a good help 💪🏾

[@ayeshafatima4001]

bought mine today! thank you!

[@wheinemail]

Very helpful for getting organized easily. Thank you.

[@joannasanford6722]

I just switched my personal computer to a Mac book air after being an exclusive windows person my entire life. For work, I still use windows. I am loving how my MacBook works with my iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. However, I’d love more tips on just switching back and forth between two operating systems and ways to make that feel easier. For example, I changed my touchpad to have a real right click with the lower right corner. Things like that would be awesome since you also use two operating systems. Thanks for great content. This video showed me some new settings I will definitely use!

[@splash__9663]

thanks for the tip now I just need to get one

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I just got a M1 MacBook for video editing and it is stunning. Coming from 20 years of building my own Windows rigs and being super condident with Windows, I feel like a total noob and idiot trying to get into the Mac universe... Thanks for the video!

[@noypinoy628]

This is very helpful. I am getting my first laptop Macbook Air M1 next month. Thank you for this! ☺️☺️

[@FalseInformation]

I love your content, you deserve waay more subs. So humble and down to earth, love it.

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you so much 🙏 I appreciate the support and kind words.

[@charliew814]

Just bought a MacBook Pro today so this stuff is really helpful , I’ve always used widows so these are really helpful for me personally and for my work style

[@jackmoon1]

watching this on my new m1 Mac mini 😍

[@TheElectroFalcon]

Awesome video. I'm a PC user about to get a Macbook air, so this is very helpful!

[@TechGearTalk]

Glad I could help! Let me know how it works out for you!

[@TheElectroFalcon]

@@TechGearTalk I will!

[@rob5896]

Just got one of these awesome machines!

[@Tigerex966]

The touchbar should be the dock!😉😮👀 with POCK. And while they are at it. And include back and forward arrows for webpages. Add a separate scroll pad bar, in addition to the trackpad, similar to the touchbar, but make it small and placement is everything. Obviously you can use the FN+cursor keys for the one speed up-down scrolling, but can you program them for one finger back and forth forth in webpages, or side to side scrolling?

[@TechGearTalk]

Interesting ideas!

[@dushk0]

The scrollbar is, of course, an objectively awful idea that you should have given some time before telling anyone. The rest was interesting, though! Navigating browsers needs all the help... 🤣

[@IncomeCreatorAcademy]

Great tips to help me use Mac like a Windows. I have been using Windows for 27 years. And my company recently issued me a M1Macbook Pro. Some of the tips allowed me to use Mac environment just like Windows. Keep these videos coming!

[@lorendjones]

Thank you! You just solved a couple of major frustrations using Finder with options that I somehow overlooked. Much appreciated.

[@emmanuel-2241]

i miss my touchbar but im glad i have my macbook air M2

[@user-BigOrangeCat]

Just became a Mac user and I find these tips mighty useful!

[@PG44CHAMPAGNE]

finally got my MBA. I literally set it up while watching this vid. Great stuff!!

[@TechGearTalk]

Great to hear! CONGRATS!!!!

[@GhostedStories]

This helps me a lot. Thanks!

[@madhatter9861]

Just got my first MacBook and this was super helpful. Thank you very much!

[@rafaellatorres3129]

This is the most helpful video I’ve ever seen for new Mac users, thank you so much!!

[@rohannain4456]

Good going mate...best luck🙏

[@TechGearTalk]

Thank you so much 😀