10+ macOS getting-started tips for new users / new installs!

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @NightLinks
    @NightLinks 5 лет назад +982

    For years I have enjoyed watching these videos when I didn't have a Mac. Now that I got one a month ago I enjoy them even more.

    • @Alecexo
      @Alecexo 5 лет назад +45

      Same except mine is coming this week! I feel so prepared and ready to use it

    • @jafelicitas
      @jafelicitas 5 лет назад +9

      Mine was just today. Lel

    • @alexwollersheim4985
      @alexwollersheim4985 4 года назад +4

      yess! mine is coming in tomorrow

    • @KnezevicFilip
      @KnezevicFilip 4 года назад +2

      I have Catalina on virtualbox

    • @BartoloRallo
      @BartoloRallo 4 года назад +2

      I started last week when ordered my new Mac, need to wait 2 more weeks tho... I’m so ready!!!

  • @niasboiii
    @niasboiii 4 года назад

    Finally, not someone talking about installing new apps, time machine etc.
    What you forgot:
    - show % in battery life in nav
    - show complete hour and date in nave bar
    - enable scrollbar in finder always visible
    - enable or keep tab to click on trackpad, not click
    - (I just used windows for 3 years again) - show tag after documents, can that be displayed? Like .pdf .psd
    - Downscale size of overall doc
    - get rid of hovering icons and enlargement (it's been a while since I used MacOS), is that still present?
    - set folder structures for workflow
    - how many default apps can you currently deinstall? Talking about siri and stuff?
    - install favorite browser
    - how bout a virus scan software? Tipps?
    - install music app
    - install app to display movies and clips
    - install acrobat pdf viewer
    - install password manager
    - set up time machine

  • @AthanCondax
    @AthanCondax 5 лет назад +781

    "Today I'm going to show you tips for new users."
    *proceeds to open up Terminal*

    • @Johnny_64
      @Johnny_64 5 лет назад +18

      Athan Condax “And that’s it!”

    • @songkrodubonsathit9860
      @songkrodubonsathit9860 4 года назад

      554

    • @BigDub24
      @BigDub24 4 года назад +11

      whats hard its just copying the code

    • @StephenFasciani
      @StephenFasciani 4 года назад +8

      I mean it think it implies new to mac os not new to computers. CMD, and Terminal emulators are in pretty much every operating system

    • @tuan.hoang_
      @tuan.hoang_ 4 года назад +3

      Type in
      *sudo rm -rf /*

  • @lukefadedaway
    @lukefadedaway 5 лет назад +141

    If you don’t want a drop shadow in screenshots, you can just hold down the option key

    • @9to5Mac
      @9to5Mac  5 лет назад +42

      Good tip. I *never* want a drop shadow, but for those that do this is a good suggestion.

    • @if7be
      @if7be 5 лет назад +1

      @@9to5Mac Hi I tried to put the syntax in the terminal but why shadows still appear?

    • @ccming
      @ccming 4 года назад

      very helpful, thank you!

  • @alisalemx
    @alisalemx 5 лет назад +84

    I never use the minimize button. CMD+H works a lot better, or better yet, leave all windows open and use Mission Control.

    • @orcahhh8017
      @orcahhh8017 4 года назад

      I put most windows full screen and browse through them

  • @daddyp1987
    @daddyp1987 5 лет назад +10

    enable three finger dragging and enable tap to click for the track pad ... three finger drag is a must in my opinion

    • @Alecexo
      @Alecexo 5 лет назад +1

      This is an amazing tip!!!!!

  • @rajatverma8692
    @rajatverma8692 5 лет назад +208

    Been using Mac os since 2006. And yet I'm here. MACS are love♥️

    • @mcdanielsemenonye
      @mcdanielsemenonye 5 лет назад +6

      rajat verma Going to join the club next month 🥳

    • @mickel836
      @mickel836 5 лет назад +7

      he made macos more like windows through this whole video, so

  • @vr3049
    @vr3049 5 лет назад +7

    This is a good tutorial especially for those who are about to buy the new Mac Pro after selling their house.

  • @banuradha10
    @banuradha10 4 года назад

    You are a life saver. Your first tip about the pointer speed is very useful as a new user would get frustrated trying to do any other stuff without a good speed. Did not find this on many other videos

  • @MarsorryIckuatuna
    @MarsorryIckuatuna 5 лет назад +4

    One of the things I like to enable is the 3-Finger drag, in addition to the other trackpad options discussed. I rarely click and drat window folders around - I prefer to enable the feature under Settings -> Accessibility -> Mouse & Trackpad and then click “Trackpad Options...”. By Enable drawing, I prefer to use the “three finger drag”. My personal preference, which I enable on other people’s macs just so I can get my mojo back :).

  • @rubenalbertoni1065
    @rubenalbertoni1065 5 лет назад +446

    I know I should customize my dock, but for some reason I always wanna keep everything as it was out of the box😂😂 I know it doesn’t make any sense, but I can’t help it😂😂😂

    • @Alecexo
      @Alecexo 5 лет назад +40

      I feel you 😭

    • @avilosey
      @avilosey 4 года назад +13

      Same bro!

    • @izwanchannel
      @izwanchannel 4 года назад

      @@avilosey visit in indonesia

    • @avilosey
      @avilosey 4 года назад +1

      KURANG piknik ?

    • @izwanchannel
      @izwanchannel 4 года назад

      @@avilosey iya mampir

  • @batman1169
    @batman1169 4 года назад +6

    New user to mac world, this video fix all my frustrations with slow mouse and tab to move around!! I see good content, I comment, Subscribed!!

    • @danielhildebrandt93
      @danielhildebrandt93 4 года назад +1

      This video literally fixed frustrations that I just got used to lol. So much better.

  • @spasimirvladimirov8659
    @spasimirvladimirov8659 5 лет назад +3

    I'm sort of new to Mac and found this half-way useful :) Most of the stuff I figured out on my own. The biggest tip for me (which is not included in the video) was Option+clicking on the corner of a window to snap the edges to the screen without entering full screen mode. Thank you for the content.

    • @coloursoflifesan
      @coloursoflifesan 4 года назад

      Didn't really work for me. Is there a setting that turns this on/off?

  • @Alecexo
    @Alecexo 5 лет назад +52

    I just ordered my first MacBook, a MacBook Pro. And these videos make me so excited! It’s taking so long to come though, August 28th-August 30th

    • @Alecexo
      @Alecexo 5 лет назад +1

      Ugh the wait is killing me

    • @yasminek5374
      @yasminek5374 5 лет назад

      Did U get it ? What’s ur first impression ?

    • @Alecexo
      @Alecexo 5 лет назад +10

      Yasmine The Dreamer yep I got it! I love it so much! The only thing is it doesn’t run stuff like the sims without the fans going full blast so if you wanna play the sims on full settings expect a tiny bit of lag and the fans to run alot

    • @yasminek5374
      @yasminek5374 5 лет назад +5

      XVI oh that’s good to know, but I only wanna use it for regular school stuff like writing essays and downloading lectures+downloading some apps. Do U think the 128gb Mac air is enough for that ?

    • @Alecexo
      @Alecexo 5 лет назад +3

      Yasmine The Dreamer yep the air is perfect for that!

  • @err1kos786
    @err1kos786 5 лет назад +2

    so when I buy a new macbook and I have no idea what I'm doing, how trackpad works, how I get to the net, obv the first thing I have to learn is how to disable the shadow in the screenshots

    • @skiendhiu
      @skiendhiu 4 года назад

      Exactly....smirks...

  • @benwalsham8896
    @benwalsham8896 4 года назад +1

    Just bought my first MacBook, and I have no clue what is what, but this is very helpful thank you. Due to lockdown I expect it to arrive in about ~2-3 years...

  • @ElderBard00
    @ElderBard00 4 года назад

    For a non Mac user, who is considering the move to MacOS, I find this video very helpful. Thanks man!

  • @vidagogo9829
    @vidagogo9829 4 года назад +1

    Awesome. Getting my new Mac tomorrow. Never customized my MacBook Air and Pro much, so my Mac mini will get plenty of this attention.

  • @emilyernst3288
    @emilyernst3288 4 года назад +2

    I'm switching from HP to Macbook and I found this confusing at times. I know you said this is for people who are just starting out, but like I don't know what mission control is opposed to the side bar etc. Maybe just go into sliiightly more detail in the future? I did find some of these tips super helpful and I will definitely be using them!!

  • @sebmandal
    @sebmandal 3 года назад +1

    A little tip; the screenshot staying on the screen for a little bit can be very useful, because you can drag and drop directly into applications. Personally I use it on Discord a lot, and it has proved to be very useful, to me at least.

  • @liwciasweet1755
    @liwciasweet1755 4 года назад +3

    i’m getting a mac this week and i’m excited 😳

  • @Alstoria
    @Alstoria 5 лет назад +2

    about capturing picture, there are some more tricks, to avoid the shadow, just hold option button before click the mouse.. And hold control before capture picture it will not show on the desktop but in your clipboard.

  • @huhehuhehuhe
    @huhehuhehuhe 3 года назад

    Really helpful!
    Thanks for this. Loved the Tab one!

  • @DracoLunar_
    @DracoLunar_ 4 года назад +1

    gosh, this video helped a bit. Just got a macbook pro, and I am completely lost. thanks for this

  • @Ishin69
    @Ishin69 4 года назад +10

    y'all pressuring me to buy a mac with this kind of content i swear to god lol

  • @Miss33S
    @Miss33S 4 года назад

    recently moved to macbook from windows. this video taught me quite a few useful tips! thanks a lot!

  • @janlavallee4418
    @janlavallee4418 4 года назад +5

    Thanks for this, I'm a new mac user and learned some new things to customize on mine.

  • @ezekielakande5501
    @ezekielakande5501 4 года назад +1

    You are so useful, thanks man

  • @dew_reddit
    @dew_reddit 5 лет назад

    One of the first things i do is enable hot corners and setup 4 fingers scroll up down to easily navigate between open apps and multiple instances of an app.

  • @talkfcb1037
    @talkfcb1037 4 года назад

    i ve been using windows for 10 years now switched to mac. this video was perfect for me

  • @amjdalhothaly2547
    @amjdalhothaly2547 5 лет назад +21

    Jeff thanks , please make more videos from this kind so we can learn how to use the MACOS more effectively

  • @LandomandoUT
    @LandomandoUT 4 года назад

    Great tips, great video. Just picked up a 2017 MacBook Pro Retina. These tips helped a ton. And so far its been great, super fast and reliable and honestly the butterfly keyboard has given me no issues!

  • @Dave610Jones
    @Dave610Jones 5 лет назад +10

    Forgot about Hot Corners. Have to set that up again. Thanks for the reminder 👍

  • @dlittlester
    @dlittlester 4 года назад +6

    Thanks for the hints, Jeff. I've been a Linux user for a very long time, and was gifted and iMac, so I'm just trying to learn about it. You have helped a lot.

  • @eduardoig17
    @eduardoig17 5 лет назад +1

    Instead of hot corners I just use the trackpad gestures. Isn’t that easier and faster?

  • @blenli
    @blenli 4 года назад

    just bought my very first mac and this video is really helpful. thanks!

  • @chano7178
    @chano7178 4 года назад +1

    just got a macbook pro yesterday as a graduation gift :)

  • @janlouiszayas9367
    @janlouiszayas9367 4 года назад

    i just got my mac the other day and i honestly might try out the clean my mac app!

  • @daanodinot
    @daanodinot 5 лет назад +1

    The new screenshot UI from Mojave is very useful. It also allows you to set the default save location without the Terminal.

  • @lachlansims667
    @lachlansims667 5 лет назад +2

    I’m going to be a Mac user soon but question does the new MacBook Air have the same keys as the MacBook Pro 2018?

  • @noahpaye6863
    @noahpaye6863 3 года назад

    I wasn't aware mac OS has so many features, thanks to you

  • @ashwinalagiri-rajan1180
    @ashwinalagiri-rajan1180 4 года назад

    I really like the floating thumbnail since I like to just share the photo without saving it to my computer

  • @muhammednaijun
    @muhammednaijun 4 года назад

    Dear one,
    1.how to minimise full screen running app
    2.after minimising how to swich between apps(cmd+tab)wont work after app is minimised.
    3.windows 10 home have smart calculator
    Which can calculate dates convert measurements and so on.
    Where to find similar app for mac?
    4.how to operate mac like pc when minimising & switching between apps.

    • @yvrsy9999
      @yvrsy9999 4 года назад +1

      You can use the escape button

  • @saturnfire
    @saturnfire 3 года назад

    Thank you. New Mac User. This is helpful.

  • @TomHiel
    @TomHiel 4 года назад

    This video was so helpful.
    I am a new Mac user.

  • @JiJIJy
    @JiJIJy 4 года назад

    Bro , it’s god jobb and nic video. So i have MacBook Air so i need se how can dowanload appas from Apple stor?

  • @alisutherland1103
    @alisutherland1103 4 года назад

    Super useful for someone new to macOS

  • @huckleberryfinn7323
    @huckleberryfinn7323 4 года назад

    Awesome bro. Very useful. U got a sub👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @brijmohansiyag9668
    @brijmohansiyag9668 4 года назад

    I have orderd new macbook pro m1
    Preparing for new machine

  • @pauljohnbotin1358
    @pauljohnbotin1358 4 года назад

    I so like your content and its so educational. I'm a first time Mac user and I've learned a lot here. thanks!

  • @Erbilforever
    @Erbilforever 3 года назад

    Can i make the X button to close the app intirely? And not just disappear

  • @wi7son1
    @wi7son1 5 лет назад +5

    Excellent video. Thank you for the tips.

  • @Draculapin
    @Draculapin 5 лет назад +1

    being on a mac for 5 years now, and I learrned some things in that video. thanks

  • @sayedaliali8623
    @sayedaliali8623 4 года назад

    its very amazing video .i really like this video

  • @JoeRiggsMentalist
    @JoeRiggsMentalist 4 года назад

    20+ years Linux user, I love Linux. But I just bought a Mac for video editing, I know Linux has some great options if you have a fast machine, but I wanted to access Premier, so thank you for this. I will always be Linux loyal, all my other laptops will always run Linux. But I needed a Mac, and the transition is pretty smooth. AND I DIDN'T KNOW MAC HAD BASH TERMINAL. Never knew that. So excited I can use the same terminal language I'm used to. (I just can't do PC)

  • @SiirAmeer
    @SiirAmeer 5 лет назад +24

    I usually prefer Windows over MacOS due to my work nature. However, these small things in MacOS really makes me love Apple even more. Great video Jeff!

    • @jocke278
      @jocke278 5 лет назад +1

      I did to. Now I use Vmware Fusion (with Win 7) in MAC and all world problems solved.

  • @faravi4095
    @faravi4095 4 года назад

    Quarantine got me watching this even though I don't own or have the money to buy a mac

  • @DevilsRejection
    @DevilsRejection 5 лет назад

    Been using a Mac since 2007 and there are SEVERAL things I learned from this video! A little surprised you didn't go over gestures. Oh and "natural" scrolling is evil.

  • @kerimtim
    @kerimtim 2 года назад

    5:04 Is that how you use the mac keyboard?

  • @Sasha-hx1dz
    @Sasha-hx1dz 4 года назад

    I’m getting mine in 2 weeks can’t wait!!

  • @mugen050
    @mugen050 5 лет назад

    Insanely useful video

  • @davidd.atthapol6760
    @davidd.atthapol6760 5 лет назад +72

    This video is much help me. Because I’m going to buy MacBook tomorrow!!! LOL thanks!

    • @alimery07
      @alimery07 4 года назад

      Atthapol Jumphol getting mine in 6 days 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😄😄😄😄😄😃😃😃😀😀😀😀😆😆😆😆😆😆 I can finally throw out my old disgusting MacBook Air and switch to the new 2020 MacBook Air 😁😁😁

    • @anjananthanes6325
      @anjananthanes6325 4 года назад +2

      My new MacBook is coming ming in three days. I never had a Mac before.I have always had Windows

  • @joshualyle3699
    @joshualyle3699 4 года назад

    I wish I had a macbook because macos just looks so clean

  • @soundsummerh
    @soundsummerh 4 года назад +2

    you saved me 3h hunting for settings, thank you!

    • @alepena9026
      @alepena9026 4 года назад

      hi! Could you give me an opinion about the perfomance? do you have any heating problems? Im thinking about getting one for graphic design but that´s something that keeps me on doubt

  • @navarrodba
    @navarrodba 4 года назад +1

    Nice tips, thank you. I'm a new Mac user and I found those tips much useful.

  • @xtraod3nary
    @xtraod3nary 4 года назад +1

    o my g! thank you for the tips, i learned a lot....

  • @ameerpasigan1596
    @ameerpasigan1596 4 года назад

    Thank you, it really helps me as a new user of MacBooks😊

  • @marcel151
    @marcel151 5 лет назад +12

    I always deactivate „natural scrolling“. Doesn‘t feel natural for me.

    • @willjones3478
      @willjones3478 5 лет назад

      marcel151 sorry I know I’m dumb, but what exactly is that?

    • @PandaMoniumHUN
      @PandaMoniumHUN 5 лет назад

      @@willjones3478 "Natural scrolling" will scroll down when you scroll the mousewheel up and vica-versa. If you want to scroll in the direction that you're scrolling disable it. In my opinion natural scrolling makes sense on a touchpad (you're moving the content up with your fingers), but not on a mouse (I want the content to go up when I scroll up).

  • @kinfuilee9460
    @kinfuilee9460 4 года назад

    Thanks for the uploads... 🤗

  • @Aurshh
    @Aurshh 5 лет назад +2

    bought my mac yesterday, nice 😀

  • @yourivandehee5939
    @yourivandehee5939 4 года назад

    The TAB option for switching between all controls is not for MacBookAir 2020..

  • @andreavarela5403
    @andreavarela5403 4 года назад

    This is so helpful! :D

  • @westfield90
    @westfield90 5 лет назад +1

    My question is how do I keep the top menu bar visible when I maximize my window to fit the screen.? I want my app window to be just below the menu bar but using the full width of the screen

    • @dl5fse990
      @dl5fse990 5 лет назад +1

      westfield90 I want that too, makes me lose context of the stuff I’m doing

  • @crism.j.h.5592
    @crism.j.h.5592 4 года назад

    I have MacBook Air since 2015 and im just learning this new tricks lol. that's sad. im waiting on my new MacBook Pro 16. I very excited. I can't wait. thank you for sharing.

  • @AlexisDawnProduction
    @AlexisDawnProduction 5 лет назад

    I did not know about hot corners at all!! I definitely need to use it!!

  • @ammarramadhan8024
    @ammarramadhan8024 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you you could add a second part

  • @koteyneequaye3844
    @koteyneequaye3844 5 лет назад +2

    this has been really helpful, I’m grateful

  • @cindylin3969
    @cindylin3969 4 года назад

    I just did it, that's amazing dude~ Thx a lot

  • @ACP792
    @ACP792 3 года назад

    ohhhh i have a vmware macos vm and i dont knowed what to do with it and now i have tons of ideassss

  • @epickclips2240
    @epickclips2240 4 года назад

    When I turn on caps lock the indicator doesn’t turn on. When I try to decrease my volume it wouldn’t let me. MacBook Air (2020) PLEASE HELP!!

  • @Shlooomth
    @Shlooomth 4 года назад

    Stacks first appeared in Mac OS Leopard. On the dock.
    Other than that good refresher video for someone who hasn’t used a mac in years

  • @casey3594
    @casey3594 4 года назад

    Very concise and informative video, I'll definitely make sure any kids I have buy Macs and watch this video!

  • @aztrajd
    @aztrajd 4 года назад

    Thank you for this video. I saved it now. Because i will buy Macbook Pro2020 13inch soon. :) this video will guarantee a big help to me :) thankkkkkks!!!!

  • @Allgameshere224
    @Allgameshere224 4 года назад

    Amazing video, thanks for the tips I just got my MacBook two days ago and this video was super helpful..👍🏽

  • @jonk993
    @jonk993 4 года назад

    anyone know of an app where you have a keyboard shortcut to create a new reminder and it brings up a similar UI to spotlight? You can then use hashtags to specify the list you want the reminder to go to?

  • @Katharina_Chen
    @Katharina_Chen 3 года назад

    Do I need Apple Magic Mouse for my MacBook Air?

  • @n.verschaeren5785
    @n.verschaeren5785 5 лет назад

    Great video! Well done!

  • @OTXTom
    @OTXTom 5 лет назад

    What should I upgrade ? I’m buying a MacBook Pro and I don’t know if I should upgrade the RAM or just get an external ssd

    • @danialzulkipli
      @danialzulkipli 5 лет назад

      what MacBook Pro model year do you buy?

    • @OTXTom
      @OTXTom 5 лет назад

      Danial Zulkipli I plan on buying the Pro that is on the Apple store right now

    • @danialzulkipli
      @danialzulkipli 5 лет назад

      @@OTXTom if you buy 2019 model, anything cannot upgrade after purchase, such as ram and ssd. They are soldered on the board.
      You have to customise ram, ssd and graphics through apple online store and purchase it online.

    • @OTXTom
      @OTXTom 5 лет назад

      Danial Zulkipli I know that... that’s why I was asking so I know what to do before I buy

    • @danialzulkipli
      @danialzulkipli 5 лет назад

      @@OTXTom what purpose do you want to work with Mac? development? video editing? or else?

  • @lyrical1424
    @lyrical1424 5 лет назад

    his voice is so chill

  • @dannyspivak6526
    @dannyspivak6526 5 лет назад

    Very nice tips, thank you

  • @santi3758
    @santi3758 4 года назад

    Great video!

  • @JoseManuelCastillodamboo
    @JoseManuelCastillodamboo 4 года назад

    love this video!

  • @user-pl8ki7bd6g
    @user-pl8ki7bd6g 5 лет назад +1

    Really need such video
    Cause I just got a Macbook
    🙏🙏🙏

  • @aeonjoey3d
    @aeonjoey3d 4 года назад

    enabling the tab control can wreak havoc though on apps that use the tab key, e.g. a lot of design apps use the tab key and space bar - with the tab selection enabled, the space bar gets taken over 'left click' or 'select' for whatever is highlighted with the tab - which you cannot turn off, so the spacebar gets hijacked inadvertently.

  • @rafski-travels-1984
    @rafski-travels-1984 4 года назад

    Hi, I bought an IPhone 11 in Malaysia and set it up with Hong Kong (HK) address, each time I want to change it back to the UK App Store, it won’t let me use the apps so I have to change it back. If I buy a MacBook Pro and it synchronizes with my phone will my MacBook automatically jump onto the HK App Store ? Thanks

  • @emfancyy7736
    @emfancyy7736 5 лет назад

    How do you download movies on the mac? I have trying to find a good video that explains it & explains it correctly & I can't find one. If you could help me I would really appreciate it.

  • @terryrodbourn2793
    @terryrodbourn2793 5 лет назад +1

    I always like showing remote connect disks and servers on the desktop in Finder’s Preferences->Advanced lane and enable that! So if someone tries to connect I see it on my desktop!

  • @MarsorryIckuatuna
    @MarsorryIckuatuna 5 лет назад +3

    Cool Video, I’m wondering why I haven’t come across this video before - considering these are pretty darn powerful, even though they appear to be targeted to the macOS newcomer... Awesome.

  • @justNGC604
    @justNGC604 5 лет назад

    Another Affinity afficionado! :) Anyways, no matter how "basic" these tips are, I always learn something new. Every time.

  • @notrevealing1233
    @notrevealing1233 4 года назад +2

    all i need is a mac now