Apple M2 MacBook Air Setup – First 7 Things to Do: Settings, Apps & Tips

To get the most out of your new MacBook, here are the 7 first things I setup to check the MacBook, optimize and make sure I’m getting the most out of the new MacBook Air M2. n this video I go through the apps, settings and tips step-by-step, enjoy!

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0:00 – Apple M2 MacBook Air Setup
0:25 – Check Battery Health
1:32 – Supercharge Spotlight
2:46 – Shortcuts App & Macros
3:50 – Focus Modes
5:00 – SMS Forwarding
5:52 – Backing Up
7:00 – Essential Starter Apps

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First 7 Things to Setup a New M2 MacBook Air – Apps, Settings & Tips

[AndrewEthanZeng]

Here's a PSA to use Time Machine and back up your new MacBook! Thumbs up this comment if you want to see a follow up MacBook setup, tricks and tips video and share your must-do setup tips below!

[schrodinger]

The battery check is a good tip and one that I’m glad you shared. I had a friend who received a botched battery and the cycle count was above 20 even though it was “new”. Make sure you check your devices people!

[isonar]

Good things to know since this is my first macbook. I got the basemodel m2 macbook air midnight even thought I've heard about the SSD problems and RAM recommendations. Initially I was thinking of upgrading the RAM to 16GB and SSD to 512GB, but at that point the m1 14" macbook pro seemed like a much better deal. But considering that I'm going to use it for uni study it's an overkill. I looked around a bit more and came to the conclusion that buying the basemodel m2 macbook air and an ipad air with apple pencil is going to benefit me more as a student. I get an educational discount and a giftcard when buying apple products. So by buying the macbook first I get a discount on it and a $150 giftcard, which I used when buying the Ipad air (which already has an educational discount). Moreover, I got an $100 giftcard from buying the Ipad which I used when buying the apple pencil. This was I got to use all giftcards that I got from the other orders and the price of a basemodel m2 macbook air and an Ipad air with apple pencil ended up around the price for a m1 14" macbook pro.

[jinwoo]

Watching this on my new midnight MacBook Air M2. 😁

[Karly-KarlKarl]

Thanks for the video. This will be really useful in setting up my new M2 Air I ordered. I’ll go through it carefully when it arrives next week!

[christophertran]

anyone else watching this without an m2 air 🤣

[RealJoseph]

I really don’t comment often, but I like your content. Sparkly is the way. 🥂

[kevinwells]

Sparkly
Thanks. I'm researching now. I will soon purchase Macbook 16" PRO Max. I'm looking everywhere for good instructional videos with helpful tips like this, and just how to properly care for the computer (data wise, and even simple maintenance stuff). Thanks again.

[JJ-wemh]

Sparkly. Got your wave wallpaper set and it looks DOPE on my MBP

[Richard_Barnes]

'Sparkly' indeed 👍🏻 Useful stuff, thanks. It's been a while since I've used MacOS since moving to my 2018 iPad Pro a few years back. I must say I prefer this M2 in a lot of ways of course but miss the touch screen but not the smudges! 😆

[NonelikeRohan]

It’s so satisfying to see you .. Andrew

[alexanderhuey]

Thanks for all the useful information and tips. Sparkly up!

[Miahrasel]

today i just ordered m2 air 14, i am so excited

[dynamicthunda]

Got the new sparkly m2 too, and excited to kick off with these apps and changes!

[lovalagerlid]

Sparkly 🔥 I just ordered the new M2 in starlight!! So excited 🤩

[soonie]

Thank you. This was helpful and well presented.👌

[gambeta]

For Magnet, you can use Rectangle which does the same and is free.

[arnold]

Please explain how you would setup shortcuts to toggle low battery-mode automatically when running under 30% battery?

[limrui]

Are you planning to use any cases/ keyboard protectors with the midnight colour? Seems like it is a fingerprint magnet.

[dannyize]

Great video! I'd be interested in knowing the degree of battery penalty you experience from using Chrome instead of Safari. I don't have a Mac but I use Chrome or Brave on my devices.

I plan to watch your "100 hours" video next, so maybe I'll learn something about your battery experience.