How To Setup New M2 MacBook The RIGHT Way

[@Christomshack]

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[@Christomshack]

@@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro Great to hear! Cheers

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[@limarchenko96]

I never thought that Ryan Gosling would make a macbook setup tutorial lol.

[@Christomshack]

Hey, only my grandma is allowed to compliment me like that!

[@bucket3877]

if henry cavill can setup a gaming pc, ryan gosling can do whatever the hell he wants 😂😂

[@Christomshack]

@@bucket3877 🤣😅

[@peeweechrisespiritu5084]

Chris is cuter than Ryan imo 😊

[@imthebestdirector]

Check your eyes asap.

[@pwicketts]

Chris, like you, I've seen 100's of videos on setting up new Macs and the best apps. However, none of them come close to yours. So happy I found your channel - thank you!

[@abstergo-animus]

This might be the best mac setup tutorial I've found so far, great work.

[@Christomshack]

Happy to hear! Thanks 🤝

[@gabeah]

dude, huge thanks. been using a macbook for 5 years, half of these suggestions are news to me. new Pro M2 14 gets here today, will watch this vid again and tons of this is super helpful. cheers bro.

[@Christomshack]

Happy to help man! Enjoy that new M2 🤝

[@lordverbik1589]

Just got my first Mac yesterday. Thank you for this setup Chris!!!

[@herooj_lhs]

there are two other "tweaks" on the shortcuts: Open Spotlight: command + esc Open Finder: command + ' Quite useful to make these changes, as command + spacebar is more useful to use with other apps, so you can summon spotlight upon whatever you are doing or having open.

[@Christomshack]

Greatly appreciate the tips!

[@herooj_lhs]

@@CodyClarke-tb5px but enabling function keys on touchbar computers hinders a lot the usability and speed on some apps

[@Christomshack]

@Cody Clarke Yes, but the latter can be done without looking and in under a second 😎 I need to look to find the f4 key

[@vladcode]

@@CodyClarke-tb5pxfancy? Command + Space Bar are right next to each other and quick to press vs trying to locate the F keys. Command space makes sense but whatever works!

[@cneubauer2]

yeah i lost some respect for this when spotlight was used to open a finder window instead of literally clicking that wide-open desktop and then “command-N” lol

[@agermoune]

Hey Chris - just got my first Macbook Air M2 and glad I found ur channel. Love the content and ur way of explaining things. Subscribed immediately and look forward to next videos. Thank you for all your time and effort!

[@sevenscapes]

Short, crisp and to the point! Super helpful :)

[@Christomshack]

Glad you think so!

[@Artem-ch5bh]

That’s what she said 😄

[@CrisCozy]

Thanks! I didn’t even know about the application folder + add to dock 💯

[@Christomshack]

Happy it helped - thanks for the comment 🤝

[@nuwannilanka]

Wow! I am new to Mac. I just bought a new MacBook Pro. This video helped me a lot in setting up my Mac and understanding it. Thank you!

[@Christomshack]

Happy to help! Enjoy your new MacBook Pro 🙌🏼

[@nuwannilanka]

Yup! Following your video everyday.

[@Tallgrkguy407]

I've watched a few "first steps" videos and so far you rank top 5. I've watched some of your first utilities videos and I've even paid for some of them. You do an awesome job with the presentation. With smooth, quick transitions you hit the high points.

[@d10Mess]

Hey Ryan Gosling. Absolutely simple and terrific video.

[@philipkern7925]

I've been using macs for more than 30 years but still learn a lot from each of these videos. My only lingering question: where can I get a jacket like Chris is wearing?

[@Christomshack]

Lululemon Sojourn Jacket! I think their retired this color, but still sell the jacket; Can’t recommend it enough 🤝🏼

[@RenRen007]

man I could watch your videos for hours!

[@KgTheGreat]

Just picked up my first MacBook today. M2 MacBook Air 15” and this video was very helpful! 💪🏾

[@roflwaffles902]

I didn’t check the subscriber count at first and was genuinely shocked when I saw you have like 100 lol I thought this was a tech channel with like 500k+ subscribers lol keep it up man and thanks for the tips for my new MBP

[@Christomshack]

Much appreciated. Another video coming out this weekend for the MBP!

[@larry-of9kh]

Easy too I did mine from Time Machine backup from external hard drive

[@phoenix112308]

Great content Chris ! Straightforward and to the point - KZbin needs more channels like yours !

[@microsoft.co.u]

This is probably the most useful Mac tip videos I've watched (and there has been a LOT). The tips were genuinely useful and not your basic "heres how you change wallpaper" kinda content. Great video!

[@commentsonthetube14]

This is a fantastic video! Also a dev and didn't know half of this. Life-changing

[@GopalRishi17]

Thanks Ryan Gosling!! Resourceful video indeed!

[@Billmc997]

Really useful video from someone coming from the PC world. Thanks man, I would be so lost. Did you ever learn on a PC when you got into software development or was it always on the Mac? I love my new Macbook Pro M2. Still takes a little getting used to but it's so much better than anything available on a PC IMO.

[@bhmorris1]

1:38 why drag application folder to the dock when you already have launchpad? Serious question, I’m a new user.

[@Jan-ms9tl]

Another must have app for the pro models is „vivid“ to boost the max brightness of the screen when you need it

[@abagatelle]

Great for older Macs too! Thanks for all the tips.

[@heyjules5606]

Being a newbie with Mac, this video is a big help. Thanks. Hoping more videos to come.

[@aakash_shrestha]

I am your 13th subscriber. You should at least have a million.

[@Christomshack]

Much appreciated! Thanks Aakash

[@tangofoxtrot40]

Great angles, presentable and a must-have… and that’s just Chris

[@neil2763]

Bought a new MacBook Air M2 this morning and just watched this video while setting it up and found it very useful.Made many changes that you recommended. I must remember to use spotlight more. Was just wondering if you have any plans to make a video on keyboard shortcuts? Neil

[@Christomshack]

Happy to hear it was helpful, Neil! How’s the new Mac so far? Are you looking for MacBook-specific shortcuts, or shortcuts for all apps? CheatSheet (one of the recommended apps in my recent Mac Apps video) is brilliant for quickly providing all shortcuts for any application you have open 👍🏼

[@mcbeannie]

Thanks so much for these tips. The auto rearrange desktop spaces was killing me, I’m so glad I can now switch it off!!!!

[@pedromogga6928]

Good video Chris .... but surely Warp instead of iTerm2 .... it brilliant?

[@Christomshack]

Thanks Pedro! iTerm2 all the way!

[@pre4closures]

Thanks for the setup, copied you exactly on my first Mac! Do you recommend 3rd party antivirus for a Mac or no need?

[@MuhammadSyarif27]

Thanks for the Rectangle app !!

[@WinnerSingh]

Very useful video as a programmer. I bought M2 15 inch midnight. 8/512

[@NeilCorke]

Thank you that was very helpful when setting my new Mac Book Pro this morning.

[@Christomshack]

Great to hear! Thanks for the comment to let me know 🤝

[@kaushikgoswami6803]

I bought m2 air by yesterday and got a instant help from you. 😊thanks bro.

[@abishekreddy1071]

Yesss Chris, make a video on iTerm2

[@Christomshack]

Next video will be released on 4/12 and an iTerm2 video will follow shortly thereafter 🤝

[@dejadurus]

Solid recommendations for staging your Macbook. I have also used iTerm2 for awhile, always great to see how others have tweaked their iTerms. I hope to see that video soon!

[@markukblackmore]

Wow this channel is a gem.

[@ginadias4787]

This is great information. I will be upgrading to the MacBook Pro soon so this video is great.

[@notcole6665]

very helpful i’m buying a my first mac for Christmas and i was going to come in blind but i found this video thanks again :))

[@traceysmith311]

Very helpful video...I set up my new M2 15 inches MacBook Air as you went through the steps! Thanks,

[@adambrantner6567]

Wow... I've used Macs for yearrrrs and learned so much with this. Thank you!

[@Christomshack]

Happy to help Adam! Thanks for the comment 🤝

[@tobyquirk4646]

You’re nailing it bro. Videos are clean and helpful ❤

[@Christomshack]

Much appreciated, Toby!

[@ashokkhare1227]

Please make a detailed video on how to setup an M2 Mac for software development. Thank you.

[@Fizcakesprite]

Its a Macbook, do we have to set it up differently for every release?

[@kerodev]

The application folder in the dock is cool but there is literally a physical key on the keyboard that does exactly that

[@ash27231]

only 12 subs?? great video, keep it up :)

[@Christomshack]

Thanks Ash :) first video!

[@d3vilscry666]

The Rectangle app is vital!!

[@Christomshack]

Totally agree!

[@yehudadm]

Stage manager works very good for me

[@emilpauljacob]

can vallorant be played on m1 air? if so pls make a video on how to do that.

[@victoriamoskwa8370]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate your willingness to share. This has helped me understand my new computer much much better.🎉

[@88davefogo]

Hey Chris, why didn't you mention Alfred in this video? Thanks

[@SkyDaraNews]

Thanks You helps Me learn more about how to make Set up My MacBook M2 ❤🙏

[@Vversacehas1]

Super excited about my MacBook !! Thank you for this video !

[@dgcd97]

Well structured and very helpful! Cheers!

[@Christomshack]

Much appreciated, David! Cheers

[@ComfortablyOnTheCouch]

What do you guys think of using stage manager to switch through windows? I've personally found it faster.

[@BobbyG3.14]

Got a new follower and thanks for the video. Helping to support fellow new KZbinr

[@Christomshack]

Cheers Bobby

[@elizzakaimachiande2226]

def interested in a iterm video. Just updated my personal laptop to a mac after really enjoying using it this summer for my internship

[@tejnaganathan870]

Great video mate! What are your thoughts on stage manager for arranging windows?

[@tbone9405]

Thanks for the concise tutorial!

[@pseudolemon8272]

vsc will be discontinued, what's your opinion

[@Skyhwkx]

Very useful video! Please consider uploading more videos about tips and tricks for the new macbook users such as me!

[@Christomshack]

Thanks, another video coming up!

[@jkennan]

Thanks. Very helpful. I’ll go ahead and implement some of these suggestions.

[@Christomshack]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the comment

[@andrewjames_in]

Another free alternative for Bartender is Hidden Bar.

[@modoulaminceesay9211]

Nice this Channel is promising something good is coming

[@Christomshack]

Cheers brother

[@chantalfoguth484]

I can’t find the AppCleaner in the App Store 🤷‍♀️

[@rha995]

Hi, first of all I find all your videos very helpful. Quick question, what privacy screen would you recommend for MacBook Pro16? Thank you 😊

[@angelanguiano4338]

Great content! Just got my macbook pro 16 with m3 max. From windows user. When I downloaded VS code it's not showing on my apps I only see it on the downloads folder. I uninstalled it and installed again like 3 times bit don't show up on programs. You know why that is?.I went though alot of windows laptops last year trying to find the right one. Think this Mac will be the one . I only got it with 2 tb because Apple be taxing. Got me a 4tb external ssd drive too. With 64 gigs of ram wanted to go higher but was already a 5000 dollar laptop as it is. Did you get apple care when you got your macbook pro? If you can get back at me I would greatly appreciate it.

[@georgekoudsi230]

yo bro great vid but you usually recommend Alfred within the first applications to download on Mac any reason why you didn’t this time?

[@Christomshack]

Thanks man! I made this one before the “best Mac apps” video and figured the others were a better fit for the video with there being much less explaining to do. Wanted to keep this one under 15min. Also have a dedicated Alfred workflow/productivity video coming this week 🤝

[@ChrisWaters]

Do you use an admin account for your day-to-day work?

[@NinoJulia]

Thank u for this video! Really helpful

[@Christomshack]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@woonyboogie]

Best tips for mac, thanks👏🏻

[@chaneke011]

awesome content Chris this was really helpful info! I have a quick question about the battery life. I just upgraded from my 2016 MacBook to an M2 MacBook Air so it was strange for me when my laptop recommended me to have the computer attached to the AC so as to not use the battery. Would you recommend I have my MacBook always on the AC when I am at home to preserve the battery for longer? I am not very tech savvy so not even sure if I have the right idea lol thank you!

[@salmann3874]

Great video, Subscribed

[@Christomshack]

Much appreciated!

[@OrdinaryCritic]

I always go to Accessibilities and turn on three-finger drag. Much easier to drag. It does, however relegate Mission Control to four-finger swipe up.

[@BoanergesShalom]

As an IT student, I always dream having Macbook Pro. By the way are you Deadpool?

[@rickydawn4431]

You can drag items from the dock to the trash can to save the right click just an fyi

[@andrealberttard6071]

hello chris, I want to buy a 14 inch MacBook Pro and at the Apple store, while checking the different color profiles of this device, I realized that Adobe RGB (1998) is not in the list. Please enlighten me on this subject, because no one at the store had the answer.

[@CampuStellae]

The definitive way to go ...!!!!

[@ToraJim]

You put the Applications folder into the dock, but is that different than the Launchpad that's already in the dock?

[@GilbertTV]

what about clean my Mac , that's the most useful tool ive had on my Macs for years

[@Christomshack]

Another great one! I use it too

[@Ddiakova]

SO GLAD YT recommended your video on the RAM! Instantly subscribed! Now I have a basic Q .. What's Mission Control and different desktops all about?! Maybe a video on that? :)) Cheers!

[@khaliljohnson4815]

good stuff mate 👌

[@AverageatMostThings]

Moving the applications to the taskbar is kind of like using a gesture to invoke launchpad

[@jorgegamez8033]

My new Mac gets delivered tomorrow and I am adding Maccy to the list apps. I’m also going to set up with other “must have” apps from your other video. Thanks!!

[@Christomshack]

Enjoy! I'm a big fan of maccy too and it would've been on this list had there been room for one more

[@melonz_dean668]

How do I know which version of app cleaner I need to download?

[@robert75019]

extremely convenient, very much appreciated !!!

[@Christomshack]

Happy to help 🤝🏼

[@ssongzio]

I love your videos - really concise and helpful. Could you please make one focusing more on the developer tools you mentioned at the end of the video, but with some helpful tips for beginners interested in swe on how to use them? Thank you

[@usstwe]

as a software developer .. or not the first thing I install is Homebrew.. then use that to install most everything else. but if you are just talking settings.. then maybe that is just a diiffent thing on how to use macOS as a home user.

[@Lafgr81]

Awesome video! I'm new to macOS, thanks.

[@muratozkan3388]

hi you use chrome do you effect battery life

[@Christomshack]

I have many chrome browsers open at the same time all day and have not noticed any difference in battery life compared to Safari

[@metnoc10]

Great content! I'd like a video about setting up iterm2.

[@Christomshack]

It’s 4th on the list of upcoming videos 🤝 I just need to get over this week long bout of Covid and will get back in the saddle of weekly uploads!

[@metnoc10]

​@@Christomshack oh, great, looking forward to it. I wish you a good recovery. I'm a data engineer, and i use mac os as my daily driver, but also the ubuntu distro kde neon and windows 11 as well, i like to have different options. However, when i just want to get things done, i usually opt for my macbook, therefor having it setup in the best way is important for me.

[@tanishhari5128]

Hey which one would you suggest me to get…..M2 MacBook Pro 13” or M2 MacBook Air 15” for coding and programming for college purpose?which is a better choice?

[@Qeyed]

If youre gonna be working mostly on the go with no external displays etc I'd say the Air is sufficient. If you want a productivity tank that can use multiple external displays etc I would go with the 14" or 16" Pro with the m2 pro chip.

[@nealdevilla3583]

What's the use case on moving your Library folder to your favorites? Thanks!

[@BLUEGAMER26]

Bro you're amazing pls keep it up!!!!

[@mnrb15]

Great video ❤

[@blankcheckguy69]

do an advanced developer tools & workflow vid 💪🏾 also you should use pnpm instead of npm & fnm instead of nvm

[@Christomshack]

Appreciate the video suggestion 🤝 That will be a fun one to make. There are several videos planned already based on community polls, but I'll add it to the list

[@pluraltest9242]

May I suggest raycast