BEST Productivity Mac App: Alfred - Setup & Walkthrough

[@Christomshack]

See NordPass Business in action now with a 3-month free trial here: nordpass.com/christomshack with code "christomshack". What is your favorite Alfred feature? Let me know in the comments! Timestamps ⬇ 00:00 - Intro ($250 Giveaway) 0:46 - Download 01:27 - Keyboard Shortcut 02:23 - Most Common Commands 03:27 - Appearance 04:26 - Default Results 05:00 - Internal File Search 05:23 - Web Search Settings 06:06 - Free $150 (Amazon Prime members only) 06:41 - System Settings 06:53 - PowerPack Features 07:04 - Clipboard History 07:52 - Temporary Email 08:50 - Toggle Desktop Icons 09:26 - Password Manager 10:10 - NordPass Business 11:26 - Pomodoro Timer 11:45 - Custom Timers 12:00 - Creating Custom Workflows 11:22 - Pre-Outro 12:33 - Raycast vs. Alfred 12:55 - Outro

[@christiandarka]

Can you make a video on the best setup for m2 Mac mini?

[@nuwannilanka]

The ability add website links to quick search. Just like the google, Amazon, KZbin, and twitter, I was able to add instagram and couple of other websites I use quite often as shortcuts.

[@passingworld877]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3-lc2h3appmj9k ThQ for your recommendations! You talk about ssd drives, and here in nz we are paying more then 6x the price of the best 1TB Samsung ssd recommended for their MacBook Air. I wasted an hour with Apple trying to get to their rational sadly for this with no success. So my 1st question is, can you load and run apps from an external ssd? I bit the bullet yesterday and ordered the M1 Air with 16 unified RAM and 1TB of storage after hearing in the stores the speakers of all the M2s compared to the 13in M1 finding it better than all of them in sound and a few hundred dollars cheaper. I am regretting it now because I thought it would have the magnetic charging dongle and I now see that the M3 is supposedly coming out in October...should I cancel my order and wait for the M3? ThQ in advance!!!

[@dannygomez8694]

I recently bought a mac and I've been watching many videos on how to use a macbook and be more productive. You were the first one to pop up and I couldn't stop myself from watching all your videos They're all so well detailed and I can tell you put a lot of effort into your videos. Keep up the good work, love your videos!

[@Christomshack]

Comments like this are greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to watch the content and leave a comment! happy to hear

[@dannygomez8694]

@@Christomshack Looking forward to more content!

[@tompontikes4871]

Love the clarity and speed at which you deliver information on each video. You continue to offer great customization suggestions. 👍

[@Christomshack]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝

[@rickbooks428]

WOW! I have been a Mac guy since 1995 and this will bring my productivity to a whole new level. The lack of opening and closing windows all day will definitely be an asset. I never cared much for Spotlight, so I never really used it. This however will be my daily go to. So glad I stumbled upon your video "Top 10 BEST Mac Apps for Productivity". Snagged a couple more that will be useful from here as well. Thanks Chris!

[@Christomshack]

Happy to help, Rick! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

[@MetaCulte]

Thanks GPT 😁

[@ashleighpratten7337]

Okay, Alfred is my new favourite thing. As someone with ADHD whose mind is in ten different places at once, being able to access everything I need to from the same place without having to manually jump between apps will up my productivity by a mile. If I eventually get the PowerPack, workflows will be my number one tool.

[@Worship4LifeGuitar]

Just got a new MacBook Pro M2 Max and this app is a game changer, My favorite is the speed and the options you get and customize!

[@BlueJenn2011]

the fact that it searches the web as well helps out a ton. use it all the time

[@Christomshack]

💯

[@louiekruger5759]

I really love that Alfred is just one app for so many purposes. Like the clipboard manager, system orders and the timers. it's just so useful.

[@fe2o3yk]

I appreciate the ability to search all files and the internet. I take copious notes and sometimes my notes reflect a website that I visited. I find it helpful that Alfred will find my note, document, and a website.

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@kuntalgorai9744]

I thoroughly enjoyed using the Alfred app, and your detailed explanation motivated me to explore and utilize all of its features. Among the various functionalities, the clipboard history and internal file search stood out as my absolute favorites.

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear!

[@Ayslac]

Thanks for sharing this. Tried Alfred before, but felt overwhelmed when setting it up. After watching this, I feel like that I need to try it again and go through it slowly this time.

[@Christomshack]

I’m with you - opening the app and seeing the convoluted settings can be daunting! It steered me away from the app several times over the years. Hopefully this video helped provide some clarity and insight into some useable features and workflows for you to get more use out of the app 👍🏼

[@ernielansford8710]

My favorite of Alfred is learning Alfred exists. This video is the 1st Time I’ve heard of Alfred. I’ve been a Mac owner (not a real user) since 2002. Where Have I been? That said, if it weren’t for my senior moment there would be no moments, 😅

[@jayj4363]

Bought my very first MAC yesterday. Definitely gonna download Alfred.

[@Christomshack]

Enjoy that new Mac and Alfred!

[@BrianRKing]

THRILLED I found this video! It helped me get started so much faster than if I'd tinkered on my own, tyvm 🙏

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

[@BrianRKing]

It helps us to know the lives we're impacting@@Christomshack

[@JessicaTartaglia]

I use Alfred since several years now and it is the first app I install when I buy a new Mac.Thanks for this video and the giveaway!

[@Christomshack]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝🏼

[@kailashpal7055]

My favourite Alfred feature is the web search, I'll never waste time opening up google or youtube manually again! Great vid :D

[@norseworx]

Favorite feature and replacing spotlight and quick search for my files. Great video Chris. Well done. Thanks for this set up.

[@Ailuden]

The built-in clipboard history would definitely be my favorite feature. Having it be so easily accessible and flexible seems so helpful!

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree!

[@fegoviedo]

Thx for this video! Didn't know how powerful Alfred was

[@Akella1986]

Love the channel

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear!

[@vincentwlaw]

I love the ability to bring all your searches into one place and the versatility with all of the options and features. Thanks!

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@augcampospt]

Hi there from Portugal! Personally really like the search feature. Obrigado(Thanks)

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment

[@celabcanhg5641]

A little late to the vid but your videos are so easy to watch and gives me all the details in every video you post. This is my first time getting Alfred and I love how you can practically do anything on the app.

[@Christomshack]

Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting 🤝🏼

[@JivanNavij]

My favorite Alfred feature is definitely the temp email. So useful!

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree!

[@ThePbear1984]

What an amazing App! Thanks for the info, I use it all the time now!

[@dumitrescualex3879]

Such a great great great review! One of the best out there! No garbage no bla bla. Simply awesome. As a tech guy, you nailed it!

[@MultiDanial1234]

Your videos are so clear concise and useful. Keep up the amazing work man!

[@Christomshack]

Thanks a ton! This comment is greatly appreciated man 🙌🏼

[@latinoloco]

i love the fact that alfred can run an internet search without having to open a browser. It's so convenient.

[@Christomshack]

100% - an unbelievably useful feature

[@MarvinTittleton]

Clipboard history, I need this! Thanks Chris!

[@lordverbik1589]

Just got my firsst mac and installed these!! thank you Chris!!!

[@flynnaz]

Thank you for the great information, I have been using Alfred for awhile and did not know many things you went over.

[@Christomshack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davida757]

my favorite feature is the launching off apps and file search.The extra pack does seem interesting.

[@Christomshack]

The powerpack license unlocks a TON of extremely useful features. Thanks for the comment!

[@Fourthyy]

Im new to mac and I just discovered alfred. This is such a helpful video. For me i love the fact that you can integrate bitwarden using workflows, even though i do not have the powerpack, i really want it just for that.

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@Bryan-nq7ec]

Thanks for the clear and simple yet thorough review!

[@dabears7824]

Just found your channel while researching apps for my new MacBook Pro. Thanks for the content!

[@trevbehave7781]

I enjoy most the Connectivity to your device UI in a new way and ways

[@williamturnbull576]

Honestly the most useful thing about it is the search feature that gives me so many more options than the stock command space bar. 😊

[@yeeitsgabbie]

Just got my new Macbook Pro today, excited to work Alfred into my workflow! Thanks for the rec, I'll be keeping my eyes open for your next uploads!

[@jorgesaravia8586]

I find myself using Alfred’s built in calculator a lot!

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼

[@soyo84]

Love your videos and all the cool new apps you have helped me install on my device to allow me to work more efficiently. Keep up the great work!

[@Christomshack]

Happy to hear and thanks!

[@dannygomez8694]

The clipboard feature has got to be my favorite thing Alfred has to offer. I find myself needing to copy and paste a lot and I hate having to go back and fourth to copy one by one.

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree. Paired with the ability to save copied items from several devices too, and it’s a winning feature in my book.

[@Boxman954]

Just started using Alfred because of your video. Still need to learn a lot but I really like web searching feature. I set up some of my most used sites and it is much faster than using browser bookmarks.

[@sghetrick]

The search feature of Alfred is my favorite

[@victornieves1159]

Thank you for the tips, whats not to like about Alfred, is just amazing

[@Christomshack]

Couldn't agree more 🤝🏼

[@leniwsek]

Watched all of your videos and you definitely made it so much easier for me to learn and use Macbook Pro! I got the Macbook Pro 16" M2 and with your tech tips and app tips and tricks it has helped me so much also missed your new video so glad you're back here hoping to see even more in future have a good day! :)

[@Christomshack]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🤝

[@ProductivePM]

Just Love the capabilities that far surpass Spotlight . . . Thank you so much for showing us the extreme capabilities of this fantastic app . . .

[@Christomshack]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers

[@michaelgoddard4122]

Ok the temporary email, the hide desktop icon and yak are definitely features I’d use a lot!

[@GiveyourselfAraise]

That clipboard feature is so nice! My favorite!

[@abdulmansoor3415]

I didnt know about the clipboard history and its cross devices functionality. Definitely very useful and my favorite!

[@dougnelson423]

Chris, this video is awesome, so informative. Thanks

[@Dahamck]

This guy is like the main actor in Blade Runner 2049 😂❤

[@carlosolaruiz2700]

Thank you for all the hacks. I'm a new MacOS user and this is really useful to stay productive.

[@Subaaker]

Alfred has saved me so much time!

[@Christomshack]

Same here 🙌🏼

[@mdgilletteyt]

Great video! I find Web searching the most useful. Thank for the tips.

[@Entense_kaos]

Clipboard History has got to be my favorite feature.

[@Christomshack]

Mine too 🤝

[@marcphlp]

I love your videos. This is what we needed all along

[@Christomshack]

Love to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

[@pstco1]

Awesome video! Thanks for walking me through the app. Alfred Rocks!

[@Christomshack]

You bet 🙌🏼

[@Adrian.Danila]

Great video. The "Clipboard history" from Alfred it's amazing. Thank you!

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree! Cheers

[@pedro123julio]

File search is the beez knees! Game changer!

[@Christomshack]

🙌

[@phenomenal3873]

nice to have u back man keep it up

[@Christomshack]

Great to be back!

[@katelinsu]

Binge watching all your vids to prep for my new MacBook coming soon!

[@letsvlogsomeshit9520]

you are precise and well-collected. I have watched so many tech videos, but yours is different. I usually don't sub. channel after watching just a video, but man... you gained a new subbie here today!

[@Christomshack]

I appreciate that! Thanks for subscribing and leaving a comment 🤝🏼

[@casusbelli8222]

You are back !!!. Very interesting and helpful Video for Mac user beginner.

[@Christomshack]

We back 🙌🏼 happy to hear the video was helpful

[@buhraion3873]

Im so happy I found your channel. I can watch you talk for so long. such a beautiful guy.

[@tyiscringe]

Even better tip- if you have a newer Mac with one of the dedicated spotlight search keys, install Karabiner-Elements, unbind that key, and then use F4 (what that key would otherwise do) to launch Afred.

[@dcolum23]

I really enjoyed your breakdown. And my favourite Alfred feature is actually the Pomodoro timer 😊

[@Lendel82]

I really like Alfred's customization and it's so fast! Great video btw!

[@Christomshack]

Completely agree. Thanks!

[@weldonbonnell]

Great video. Very informative. I did not know about the 1Password integration. Game changer!

[@Christomshack]

It’s an extremely useful one!

[@gillscape]

hey Chris, just love your videos, there's a long journey ahead of you.

[@Tachiguro]

Own custom workflows sound very interesting!

[@Christomshack]

They are! Built-in features aside, custom workflows unlock the true potential of what’s possible with alfred 🙌🏼

[@Lirleni]

nteresting video. I've not done a lot with Alfred past using it as an app launcerh...

[@Christomshack]

Test the other features and I guarantee you will see the real power of the app 🤝

[@pulkitsharma6643]

I love your app recommendations , they all are very useful .

[@Christomshack]

Glad you like them!

[@volkerbussmann]

i am new with alfred - thanks for your great tips !!

[@Christomshack]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomm3218]

Great video Chris. I really like Alfred's customization.

[@Christomshack]

Thanks Tom! Me too.

[@MartinHarvey]

Thanks. Considered Alfred for a while now so maybe a second look. I already have Bit Defender and Copy'Em so some duplication but anyway ...

[@TunaPixel-ik8ol]

This is absolutely life-changing. Thank you so so much!!

[@rulke0]

Great video, will download and setup 🙂 Thanks Chris

[@Christomshack]

Thanks, enjoy Alfred!

[@JonAdamsTech]

Hey you’re back! Solid video man.

[@Christomshack]

Thanks Jon! Happy to be back.

[@chasekelvington192]

The clipboard history would be INCREDIBLY helpful to me, I am wrapping up my bachelors and need to collect a lot of links for references and such.

[@Christomshack]

It’s a game changer!

[@JohnnyDyoutube]

Great video! Clipboard history is the feature for me.

[@Christomshack]

Good choice - I use it all the time.

[@CoolKrissGokul]

saw your Mac apps video today and then came to your channel .. Am so happy to see that people are able to still make things work with YT. You started 4 months ago, have 5 videos, yet were able to make some 27K subscribers. Amazing job. BTW, of all the apps that you mentioned, the only 1 I installed in the ALFRED .. This butler is too good :-) .. All the best for you and your channel buddy

[@alfu3423]

Clipboard for sure! nice job explaining the whole app! Thanks😀

[@pleswalker]

Clipboard history is game changer, especially being able to use multiple devices.

[@diegorodriguez3703]

my favourite feature is using the keyboard instead any device. For example to launch my documentation page

[@jasonr4712]

Great info! Just discovered your channel. Didnt know about this App.

[@Christomshack]

Welcome to the dark side of productivity! Alfred will be a game changer for you, I’m sure 🤝🏼

[@SparkyAndres]

glad you’re back man!

[@Christomshack]

We back! 🙌🏼

[@DanielSullivan89]

So glad you’re back 🎉🎉

[@Christomshack]

🙌🏼🤝🏼

[@pattycakes0402]

Glad you're back!

[@Christomshack]

It's great to be back! Thanks for the comment

[@dotc3860]

I think I will like the file search feature best...

[@wacalado]

Didn`t know alfred was so good! Thks!

[@Christomshack]

So good!

[@druborchers7750]

Woah. Smart and good looking?!? I’ll download Alfred rn!

[@cornodk]

The temp email is terrific.

[@Christomshack]

A game changer 🙌🏼

[@sxlbrads]

Wow I didn’t know Alfred had all of these features. The clipboard history is really cool, and it’d be really interesting to mess around with the workflows.

[@WilliamBaleine]

Clipboard history! Another one of those features that should come prebuilt in Mac OS like rectangle. 😊

[@jaswanthroyal3268]

Funny to say but still I can understand your voice at 2.5x speed ( secret using extension 😎) your audio editing is superb.

[@himeshray4834]

Your videos are great man

[@mattmcx]

The password manager integration is *chef's kiss*

[@Christomshack]

🤌🏼🙌🏼

[@LIISOWESTSIDE]

i dont have a mac but being able to use Alfred to search whatever on the Internet has to be its best feature

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree! Which computer are you using?

[@tanurosy]

I like the open file feature of Alfred.

[@Christomshack]

Extremely useful 👍🏼

[@brianstipsandtricks]

Thanks. I got this approved through work. Now I want the pro for my personal use on my own mac. Hope I win!