First 18 Things to Do for Productivity // New Macbook Pro!

🌟 Here are literally the first 18 things I always do on a new Macbook Pro

Right out of the box there are actually a lot of settings I recommend you DISABLE (e.g. true tone and slight dimming)

Apple thinks they know best sometimes, but they don’t 😏

We then move on to 1-time Finder setting changes that will help you become more productive in the long run

Finally, I end with the 8 Mac apps I always install on new Macbooks that make the Mac experience just that much better!

*THE NO BS PRODUCTIVITY NEWSLETTER* 📧

*TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 Setup a New Macbook Pro
00:12 Add 2 Fingerprints for Touch ID
00:21 Display Settings
01:00 Desktop and Dock
01:33 Language and Region
02:07 Lock Screen
02:25 Ethernet Set Service Order
02:44 Show Path Bar and Status Bar
02:56 Customize Finder Toolbar
03:23 Airdrop Pro Tip
03:50 Finder Settings for Productivity
04:34 Access Library Folder
04:51 Migrate Fonts Folder to New MacBook
05:07 Dock Settings for Productivity
05:20 Tinkertool App
06:02 Alfred App
07:01 AppCleaner App
07:35 VLC and IINA Media Players
07:55 CleanshotX and Shottr Screenshot Apps
08:15 Moom and Rectangle

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[JeffSu]

Anything you want to add to this list?

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Setup a New Macbook Pro
00:12 Add 2 Fingerprints for Touch ID
00:21 Display Settings
01:00 Desktop and Dock
01:33 Language and Region
02:07 Lock Screen
02:25 Ethernet Set Service Order
02:44 Show Path Bar and Status Bar
02:56 Customize Finder Toolbar
03:23 Airdrop Pro Tip
03:50 Finder Settings for Productivity
04:34 Access Library Folder
04:51 Migrate Fonts Folder to New MacBook
05:07 Dock Settings for Productivity
05:20 Tinkertool App
06:02 Alfred App
07:01 AppCleaner App
07:35 VLC and IINA Media Players
07:55 CleanshotX and Shottr Screenshot Apps
08:15 Moom and Rectangle

[SebastianCristanchoYT]

This is INCREDIBLE! Finally one of these where you don’t give the same tips as literally everyone else. Love how unique and personalized this way

[AmazingAmeya]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for creating such a helpful video on the "FIRST 18 THINGS TO DO" with a new Macbook Pro. Your clear and concise instructions were incredibly useful for someone like me who is not very tech-savvy. Your video made the process of setting up and customizing my new Macbook Pro a breeze!

Your efforts in creating and sharing this video have not gone unnoticed, and I'm sure that many others like me have benefited from your helpful tips and tricks. Once again, thank you for taking the time to create this video and for sharing your knowledge with the community.

[burakkkk]

I love how you just instantly started to get into it with all these settings, thanks! It's been 5 months I got my mac and never done these things fr now I see how incredible and useful it is

[fabioborges]

Jeff what a great way to share knowledge in a light, fun and professional way. Great job, thank you! You’re currently my most valuable subscription 😅

[bikramrai]

This video is one of a gem Specially to those users who recently switched to Macs from Windows.. Very Useful. Thanks Man ! Keep Up the Good Work.

[drycell]

I just wanted to say thank you for your channel. I have been preparing for upcoming interviews and I cannot say enough about how beneficial I find your videos on this topic.

[whengrapespop]

This is amazing, I really appreciate it. Got my MacBook in the mail yesterday, and although I’ve used office Mac’s for work before, I’ve always just “accepted” their default settings. This video is perfect for someone like me who just bought their own Mac. I love you.😗 Also, definitely checking out more of your videos - what quality content, and just reading your video titles makes me exited!

[apostolis_]

What a great tutorial that was mate! And it came at the right time. One week ago i bought my first Macbook and since migrating from 20+ year use of Windows, i needed that video!!!! Thank you once more!

[socialwill]

A few suggestions for customizing macOS:
* Settings - Accessibility, Trackpad, enable 3 finger drag
* Settings - customize the menu bar clock and turnoff AM/PM and day of week
* Control center - hide spotlight from menu bar (no need to see it), and move power icon to control center vs menu bar
* Finder settings - turn on or check the option to keep folders on top vs mixed with file names
* App - Use the Bartender app to hide extra icons and customize the menu bar

[abinandhancena]

Such a presence you have jeff in your videos as well as the content of-course is always awesome as ever!

[jemsponcardas]

I am a new Macbook Pro 14 M3 owner & I am more than glad to stumble on your Video Tutorial, to be honest amongst all the videos I watched regarding setting up a new MacBook you're the only one I followed. Indeed you're sarcastic but in a great way. I'm also a new sub. Great job dude

[ninayjchen]

Thank you for the tips Jeff! Enjoyed the quick but very clear run through, I've never done these steps before but surely makes sense to properly set up my mac before using it! 🤩

[brayan]

Thank you for the video. I’ve adjusted my layout for efficiency several times. I’m in college and I don’t like to waste time. Your video gave me many new ways to shortcut items I use frequently.

[nornadiazakaria]

Thansk Jeff. I already applied some of the tips when I saw your video earlier. Last week, I reformatted my mac and this video was super helpful. Love the content.

[Lomaxxx]

Your channel is one of the best channels when it comes to apple topics. i love you showing underrated and not so well known apps. awesome video

[nicfergus]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! I'm someone who gets frustrated with tech stuff, so I'm loving your unique entertaining and informative style. Mine isn't a brand new MacBook Pro, but I'm already having a better user experience after implementing some of your tips Thanks!

[csardo]

This video is an absolute gem. I wouldn't have known about half these tips and they are so useful! Thank you for sharing!

[samiramar]

Thank you for this video. Just got my first MacBook pro yesterday and it's exactly the type of information i was looking for in order to set it in the most convenient way without all the useless bs and spending hours on clickbait vidéos. Just good tips to make the macbook "technically" ready for accurate usage. Thank you

[RichFletcher]

Jeff - you’ve just got this format perfected now. Amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.