MacBook Pro M2 (2023) - First 16 Things To Do! | M2 Pro & M2 Max

MacBook Pro M2 Pro & M2 Max (2023) - First 16 Things To Do | MacBook Pro Tips, Tricks & Settings To Change

Apple just released the new 2023 MacBook Pro 14" & 16" with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and in this video, we're going to discuss the first 16+ things you need to do after unboxing yours! This will consist of tips, tricks, settings to change, and just general things you need to know to get the most out of your MacBook - whether it's a 14 or 16 model. Enjoy!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Natural or Unnatural? (+ hidden Trackpad setting)
2:27 Customize Appearance
4:33 Lockscreen
5:19 More Customization/Gestures
6:20 Increase MacBook Pro 16" performance
7:04 Battery
7:30 Improve Webcam & Mic Quality by 10x
8:14 Space Bar
8:58 Customize Finder
9:45 Change Default Apps
10:30 Disable Auto-Opening Files
10:59 Messages/FaceTime Calls
12:15 Spotlight Search is the GOAT
14:32 Change up that Dock
15:52 Don't let your Desktop get ugly
17:05 ..and the Menu Bar
17:30 Touch ID
18:13 iCloud
19:00 A Quick Way to Screenshot/Record
20:00 Access SECRET Menus
21:08 Finder

Did you pick up a new 2023 MacBook Pro? If so, what was the first thing you did after unboxing?

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[BrandonButch]

What's the first thing you do after unboxing your MacBook?

[zbeesapiary]

Brandon… found your video by accident and it is a wealth of information- very well done too! I was setting up my wife’s new MacBook Pro M1 Max and needed to find a video that she could watch to help her understand the Mac system. She is migrating from Windows and needs to be “Appleized” quickly.
For myself, I switched to a Mac Mini two yers ago and wish that I had seen this video then. Yes, I learned a few tricks and tips too.
Thanks for the informative way you presented this tutorial. Looking forward to the Part Two you mentioned near the end.

[RealJoseph]

This is going to be very useful for me as someone who never used a Mac, only Windows my entire life!

[roberth_pereira]

It's been almost 2 weeks since I bought my MacBook m2 max and this video helped me a lot, thank you. I switched from Windows to Macos

[deadstar]

0:00 great way to start vid. Thank you i worked hard for this macbook pro 16 m2

[juanbarrera]

Thanks, I'm about 9 months in as a Mac user, always been a PC user and really loving my Macbook Pro, these tips were great! I had learned some but found several things that I didn't know. Thank you.

[John_R_Jackson_III]

I just bought my first ever MacBook Pro! M2 Pro 16 inch 1TB. Thanks Brandon!

[moexilla]

Just got mine yesterday and I’m already loving it

[XxKiLLaKoop]

Even as someone who has had a MacBook Pro off and on since 2014, there was a lot of useful info in this video. Well done, thanks man!

[Maik]

Hy Brandon, greetings from Germany first! I learned a lot new things in this video. I just ordered my MacBook Pro 16“ which will hopefully arrive on Monday. Cannot await to apply some of your recommendations. Thanks for this video, I clicked the subscription button. Have a nice onward weekend!

[Resoundinglyavergage]

Thank you Brandon, this was very helpful.

[gergemall]

I bought mine last night and it’s still in the box . I wanted to do it the best way . Thank you. ❤

[frankfuentealba]

Great tips! I remember watching one of your videos when I bought my Air M1 when it came out. Amazing content as always.

[LichtMoo]

Quick tip: Hot corners
>> hold down OPTION key while selecting "start screen saver"
>> reaction is only triggered if the option key is pressed as well

[project_poor_runner]

Just picked up an M2 MacBook Pro so that you for this. The magnetic charging and built in ports of the 2023 models was tempting but double the cost.

[ambresultan]

Excellent man! I would somehow apply some of the setting on Mac Mini. Any chance you will be uploading a separate tutorial soon?

[NeeldaPazuzu]

This is what i needed. This Video is so precise & straight to the point. THANKS

[Thijs]

Yes Thank you for these tips! I have done it right away wit my 16 inch m2 pro.

[osmanhamedyousuf]

Amazing and practical tips, just unboxed MacBook 16 with M2MAX.

[softgrapes]

If you enable 3 finger drag for windows the 3 finger gestures for mission control and app expose no longer work. They automatically get changed to 4 fingers