Top 10 BEST Macbook Tips for Productivity!

💻 We’ve received a LOT of #MacOS updates recently so here are the top 10 #productivity tips that I actually use on a daily basis!
We cover topics ranging from filtering results within Spotlight and performing Google Search directly from the desktop, to using web apps the correct way, all the way to Airdrop and Apple Notes best practices.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 10 Productivity Tips for the Mac
00:10 Spotlight search operators
00:49 Search the web with Spotlight
01:02 Spotlight shortcuts
01:22 Spotlight settings for productivity
01:50 Webapp workflow
02:38 Safari settings for productivity
03:01 Add Airdrop to Finder
03:30 Free Airdrop alternative
04:17 How to use Apple Notes productively
05:10 Apple Notes settings for productivity
05:35 3 Bonus Settings for productivity
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[@JeffSu]

What’s your favorite tip that I might have missed? TIMESTAMPS 00:00 10 Productivity Tips for the Mac 00:10 Spotlight search operators 00:49 Search the web with Spotlight 01:02 Spotlight shortcuts 01:22 Spotlight settings for productivity 01:50 Webapp workflow 02:38 Safari settings for productivity 03:01 Add Airdrop to Finder 03:30 Free Airdrop alternative 04:17 How to use Apple Notes productively 05:10 Apple Notes settings for productivity 05:35 3 Bonus Settings for productivity

[@andreathari]

You're content really is top notch. As a Mac power user I usually know most of these hacks. But the Shift feature for hot corners is a real game changer.

[@JeffSu]

Phew, thank god I was able to share something you didn't already know haha

[@aveerajsharma]

This is what is called worth the time!👌🏻 No shitty talks and direct point to point with a few little jokes in the middle😉

[@JeffSu]

Hhahaha glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Designmystory]

I am impressed by the production quality of your videos. Thank you for making the content relevant and to the point.

[@JeffSu]

Thank you! I do all this for amazing viewers such as yourself my friend 😁

[@astra1360]

Amazing video! I consider myself a quite advanced power user but you never fail to show me me even more useful tricks that I wasn’t aware of before! Thanks a lot, Jeff!

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome!!

[@yoyolee789]

WOW!!! the hot corner with shift is soooo great! Thanks

[@JeffSu]

You're welcome!!

[@mohansasankamuthyala3556]

Awesome man..! Thanks a alot. Especially the Safari and Apple Notes Tips are incredible

[@JeffSu]

Woohooo that's what I love to hear!

[@JOHN611]

These tips are game changers! Thank you Jeff.

[@JeffSu]

You're very welcome 😁

[@peterdemuth]

As always a prouctivity rollercoaster with Jeff keeping me up to date and productive even in my 40s.

[@JeffSu]

And I'll continue in your 50's 😉

[@incognito9405]

Absolutely loved this video! Thank you!

[@JeffSu]

You're welcome 😁

[@edwinabilay9332]

Glad to find this channel! Thanks Jeff! More of this pls. Subscribed already! 🤗🎉

[@JeffSu]

Will do 😁

[@Stukas1933]

Man, having used a windows for years at the workplace and my MacBook accumulating dust at home. Quit the job and working from home now. Your videos helped me get close to my productivity level that I have with windows. Quick, on the point, clear instructions. Keep up the good work. Cheers

[@JeffSu]

Glad to hear it!!

[@arielspalter7425]

Amazing content as always!

[@JeffSu]

Thank you Ariel!

[@joshuahenkel95]

thanks for the tips 😄

[@JeffSu]

No problem 😁

[@adelinogoncalves9963]

Jeff, I´m all the way in Africa and I literally feel like you´re the guy next door buddy, thanks a lot for your insightful yet enthusiastic delivery in your videos and for these productivity tips, much appreciated!!

[@JeffSu]

Woohoooo that's what I love to hear!

[@jate.photography]

Another awesome video, Jeff. Super helpful! Question, how do you prioritise Spotlight vs Alfred? I personally replaced the spotlight shortcut to activate with Alfred, but watching this video feels like i'm missing out on a lot of the native spotlight features now

[@JeffSu]

I use both now. CMD+Space = Alfred (primary), and OPT + Space = Spotlight (secondary)

[@sage503]

The notes tips 🙏 thankyou

[@JeffSu]

No problem 😁

[@iamkodenusi]

3:18 That "Add Airdrop to Finder" trick is huge! Sulking in Windows...😅😅

[@JeffSu]

Does Windows not have something similar?

[@MylesGmail]

Thank u!

[@JeffSu]

No problem!

[@SurajCdry]

Jeff never fails to make me laugh. Hot model indeed.🔥

[@JeffSu]

😂

[@user-lu6tz5ce7j]

The spacebar is the typical keyboard key used to activate web & system OS checkboxes / radio buttons in settings. Using enter will sometimes return an entry of some text you typed in a text box (thats probably not even visible on your screen or in the background) causing issues. Highly recommend using SPC vs ENT.

[@JeffSu]

Great point, thanks for sharing 😁

[@MatthewEaton]

Those are some solid Keep notes. Mine are only the write ups I do for LinkedIn and scraps of ideas that go to die... haha Great tips! I have a dusty old macbook from 2018, so we'll see if I get an update and if it will play nice!

[@JeffSu]

Get the M1 instead of the M3 😂

[@hcf797]

Ooooh oooh oooooh 🙋‍♂️ - Jeff, Alfred, Spotlight, or Raycast? Comparison video?

[@JeffSu]

I use Alfred and Spotlight together! 😁

[@JeffSu]

I use Alfred and Spotlight together 😁

[@hcf797]

@@JeffSu 🤯 how? Future video please.

[@stevenlee7658]

Nice!!!

[@JeffSu]

Thank you Steven 😁

[@stevenlee7658]

@@JeffSu been watching you for years. Keep up the great work!

[@EdsonNascimentoEN]

Hey Jeff, I like your content very much. What software do you use to create them?

[@JeffSu]

Thank you! You can check out everything I use here: www.jeffsu.org/gear/

[@ClawMisc]

Can you maybe answer why I don't have a Text setting option under accessibility/display?? Infact, your display options are completely different than mine. Would this be a difference in OS versions possibly? I am still on Ventura 13.2.1

[@JeffSu]

I'm on Sonoma 😁

[@droprelease4820]

Early for the first time!!

[@JeffSu]

Glad to see you here 😁

[@nanasangsang6511]

I am with the genius one.

[@JeffSu]

Which genius one? 😂

[@nanasangsang6511]

@@JeffSu My Bro 👉

[@TheFactaa]

What Mac are you using? MB pro M series or the 15inch MB air?

[@JeffSu]

M3 Max

[@MaryKellyFootball]

Wahey, in good and early!

[@JeffSu]

Wooohoooo you're the first!

[@lynchmick]

Is spotlight now better than Alfred? Should I switch back?

[@JeffSu]

So I use both. I use Spotlight for getting to settings as quickly as possible and alfred for everything else

[@PiratesZombies]

Ray cast or Alfred? ​@@JeffSu

[@JeffSu]

I like Alfred more :)@@PiratesZombies

[@wnderbug]

0:20 😂😂😂😂😂 ok now…hilarious

[@JeffSu]

Hahaha thanks 😁

[@MohammedZubair_Shaik]

Your videos are always educational for me. I appreciate the excellent work you do.

[@JeffSu]

And I appreciate you watching my friend 😁

[@Gradly]

what's the theme used in your website?

[@JeffSu]

It's custom made 😁

[@Gradly]

@@JeffSu oh its really awesome, could you plz share it man?!

[@JeffSu]

Not sure how to do that 😂@@Gradly

[@dkmintz]

This is really great content. Would love to see more about how you use Apple Notes!

[@JeffSu]

Gotcha, thanks for the feedback!!

[@AshBun76]

Same! Show us all of your tricks. @@JeffSu

[@TheIronAviator]

Why do you not use Alfred anymore?

[@JeffSu]

I still use Alfred, I just use both now 😁

[@TheIronAviator]

@@JeffSu you should make a video on Raycast, Arc, and Anytype! (my favorite apps on my mac)

[@JeffSu]

I've heard of Anytype before. Is that like your Notion replacement?@@TheIronAviator

[@TheIronAviator]

@@JeffSu Yes, it is my PKM tool.

[@HarryAdu]

Which ChatGPT app is that?

[@JeffSu]

ChatGPT 😂

[@SakeJupiter]

Nice video ! But I prefer to use raycast 👀

[@JeffSu]

I heard great things! Why do you prefer Raycast over Alfred?

[@SakeJupiter]

@@JeffSu - Native Extensions: Raycast provides extensive native extensions sand script commands, offering deeper integration and efficiency. - Modern UI: Features a modern and clean user interface, aligning well with the latest macOS design aesthetics. - Cost-Effective: Raycast is free, making it accessible without the need for purchasing additional features like Alfred's Powerpack. And so much more. To try it is to adopt it; perhaps a future video on the topic? 👀

[@JeffSu]

Awesome, thanks for getting back to me! If I ever try Raycast I'll definitely make a video on it!@@SakeJupiter

[@youngsinatra2645]

Have you found spotlight to be better than alfred nowadays?

[@JeffSu]

I still prefer Alfred but i use both now!

[@mugglebytes]

You don’t use alfred anymore?

[@JeffSu]

I do, I use both!

[@chaitanyapratapsingh]

waiting for windows tips for us poor ppls

[@JeffSu]

😂

[@Viper.9099]

​@@JeffSuFor real. We too poor to buy a mac 😂

[@liaaaan86]

Hey, did you finally converty to spotlight from Albert, or just for this video? 🤣

[@JeffSu]

Nah I use both now 😁

[@danhvokhanhtoan2984]

I feel jealous as a Windows user.

[@JeffSu]

I actually feel fomo for not owning a PC anymore to be honest

[@ZachLeeY]

How many people will come in here talking about how much better Raycast and Alfred are as a Spotlight replacement? Lol

[@JeffSu]

Quite a lot. Which side are you on Zach?

[@ZachLeeY]

@@JeffSu Team Raycast for me. For hot corners, all I have to type is “hot” and hot corners are on the list. Type “hot corners” completely out and there it is. First option. 😁

[@andreid.9105]

Top 10 BEST Macbook Tips for Productivity! - don't be like Jeff Su and JUST do your job or task. It is that simple! I will never understand these people who think they found ways of improving productivity when this is something so personal and can never be generalized.

[@JeffSu]

Thanks for the feedback! you definitely don't have to follow any of my tips; I just feel like sharing what works for me 😁

[@leightonhughes]

Hey Jeff, what’s with the sexual references in this video? Keep it clean and stay on topic mate!

[@JeffSu]

What sexual references

[@alx25]

So Alfred is useless now?

[@JeffSu]

Nah I use both. Alfred is still faster

[@alx25]

@@JeffSu OMG can't believe you just answered me. Huge fan of your video!. I wonder how do you combine both... What spotlight can do that Alfred can't and vice versa?

[@JeffSu]

Spotlight is much faster at getting to system settings haha. And I love engaging with viewers 😁@@alx25

[@akibahmed229]

MacOS bloat....

[@JeffSu]

Like...bloatware?

[@vishaltambi1400]

please please make a video like this for windiws also !!!! @JeffSu

[@vishaltambi1400]

off-course you have to make it @JeffSu

[@JeffSu]

I will when I start using Windows again 😂

[@vishaltambi1400]

O my god you replied 😁😁. I can't tell you how much i feel good after seeing this, its shows how much you care your subcribesrs Again thank-you so much and i am looking forword for windows tips !!@@JeffSu

[@JeffSu]

Haha no problem 😁@@vishaltambi1400