BEST Productivity Mac App: Alfred - Setup & Walkthrough

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @Christomshack
    @Christomshack  Год назад +6

    See NordPass Business in action now with a 3-month free trial here: nordpass.com/christomshack with code "christomshack".
    What is your favorite Alfred feature? Let me know in the comments!
    Timestamps ⬇
    00:00 - Intro ($250 Giveaway)
    0:46 - Download
    01:27 - Keyboard Shortcut
    02:23 - Most Common Commands
    03:27 - Appearance
    04:26 - Default Results
    05:00 - Internal File Search
    05:23 - Web Search Settings
    06:06 - Free $150 (Amazon Prime members only)
    06:41 - System Settings
    06:53 - PowerPack Features
    07:04 - Clipboard History
    07:52 - Temporary Email
    08:50 - Toggle Desktop Icons
    09:26 - Password Manager
    10:10 - NordPass Business
    11:26 - Pomodoro Timer
    11:45 - Custom Timers
    12:00 - Creating Custom Workflows
    11:22 - Pre-Outro
    12:33 - Raycast vs. Alfred
    12:55 - Outro

    • @christiandarka
      @christiandarka Год назад

      Can you make a video on the best setup for m2 Mac mini?

    • @nuwannilanka
      @nuwannilanka Год назад

      The ability add website links to quick search. Just like the google, Amazon, RUclips, and twitter, I was able to add instagram and couple of other websites I use quite often as shortcuts.

    • @passingworld877
      @passingworld877 Год назад

      ruclips.net/video/mNBB5A553Yw/видео.html
      ThQ for your recommendations!
      You talk about ssd drives, and here in nz we are paying more then 6x the price of the best 1TB Samsung ssd recommended for their MacBook Air. I wasted an hour with Apple trying to get to their rational sadly for this with no success.
      So my 1st question is, can you load and run apps from an external ssd?
      I bit the bullet yesterday and ordered the M1 Air with 16 unified RAM and 1TB of storage after hearing in the stores the speakers of all the M2s compared to the 13in M1 finding it better than all of them in sound and a few hundred dollars cheaper. I am regretting it now because I thought it would have the magnetic charging dongle and I now see that the M3 is supposedly coming out in October...should I cancel my order and wait for the M3?
      ThQ in advance!!!

  • @dannygomez8694
    @dannygomez8694 Год назад +24

    I recently bought a mac and I've been watching many videos on how to use a macbook and be more productive. You were the first one to pop up and I couldn't stop myself from watching all your videos They're all so well detailed and I can tell you put a lot of effort into your videos. Keep up the good work, love your videos!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад +8

      Comments like this are greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to watch the content and leave a comment! happy to hear

    • @dannygomez8694
      @dannygomez8694 Год назад

      @@Christomshack Looking forward to more content!

  • @rickbooks428
    @rickbooks428 Год назад +5

    WOW! I have been a Mac guy since 1995 and this will bring my productivity to a whole new level. The lack of opening and closing windows all day will definitely be an asset. I never cared much for Spotlight, so I never really used it. This however will be my daily go to. So glad I stumbled upon your video "Top 10 BEST Mac Apps for Productivity". Snagged a couple more that will be useful from here as well. Thanks Chris!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Happy to help, Rick! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

    • @MetaCulte
      @MetaCulte 10 месяцев назад

      Thanks GPT 😁

  • @tompontikes4871
    @tompontikes4871 Год назад +19

    Love the clarity and speed at which you deliver information on each video. You continue to offer great customization suggestions. 👍

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝

  • @ashleighpratten7337
    @ashleighpratten7337 Год назад +1

    Okay, Alfred is my new favourite thing. As someone with ADHD whose mind is in ten different places at once, being able to access everything I need to from the same place without having to manually jump between apps will up my productivity by a mile.
    If I eventually get the PowerPack, workflows will be my number one tool.

  • @louiekruger5759
    @louiekruger5759 Год назад +1

    I really love that Alfred is just one app for so many purposes. Like the clipboard manager, system orders and the timers. it's just so useful.

  • @Worship4LifeGuitar
    @Worship4LifeGuitar Год назад

    Just got a new MacBook Pro M2 Max and this app is a game changer, My favorite is the speed and the options you get and customize!

  • @fe2o3yk
    @fe2o3yk Год назад +1

    I appreciate the ability to search all files and the internet. I take copious notes and sometimes my notes reflect a website that I visited. I find it helpful that Alfred will find my note, document, and a website.

  • @BlueJenn2011
    @BlueJenn2011 Год назад +1

    the fact that it searches the web as well helps out a ton. use it all the time

  • @kailashpal7055
    @kailashpal7055 Год назад

    My favourite Alfred feature is the web search, I'll never waste time opening up google or youtube manually again! Great vid :D

  • @ernielansford8710
    @ernielansford8710 7 месяцев назад

    My favorite of Alfred is learning Alfred exists. This video is the 1st Time I’ve heard of Alfred. I’ve been a Mac owner (not a real user) since 2002. Where Have I been? That said, if it weren’t for my senior moment there would be no moments, 😅

  • @celabcanhg5641
    @celabcanhg5641 Год назад +1

    A little late to the vid but your videos are so easy to watch and gives me all the details in every video you post. This is my first time getting Alfred and I love how you can practically do anything on the app.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting 🤝🏼

  • @JessicaTartaglia
    @JessicaTartaglia Год назад +1

    I use Alfred since several years now and it is the first app I install when I buy a new Mac.Thanks for this video and the giveaway!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝🏼

  • @augcampospt
    @augcampospt Год назад +2

    Hi there from Portugal!
    Personally really like the search feature.
    Obrigado(Thanks)

  • @dumitrescualex3879
    @dumitrescualex3879 10 месяцев назад +1

    Such a great great great review! One of the best out there! No garbage no bla bla. Simply awesome. As a tech guy, you nailed it!

  • @kuntalgorai9744
    @kuntalgorai9744 Год назад +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed using the Alfred app, and your detailed explanation motivated me to explore and utilize all of its features. Among the various functionalities, the clipboard history and internal file search stood out as my absolute favorites.

  • @norseworx
    @norseworx 8 дней назад

    Favorite feature and replacing spotlight and quick search for my files. Great video Chris. Well done. Thanks for this set up.

  • @ThePbear1984
    @ThePbear1984 Год назад +1

    What an amazing App! Thanks for the info, I use it all the time now!

  • @BrianRKing
    @BrianRKing 10 месяцев назад +2

    THRILLED I found this video! It helped me get started so much faster than if I'd tinkered on my own, tyvm 🙏

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  10 месяцев назад

      Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

    • @BrianRKing
      @BrianRKing 10 месяцев назад

      It helps us to know the lives we're impacting@@Christomshack

  • @Ayslac
    @Ayslac Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this. Tried Alfred before, but felt overwhelmed when setting it up. After watching this, I feel like that I need to try it again and go through it slowly this time.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      I’m with you - opening the app and seeing the convoluted settings can be daunting! It steered me away from the app several times over the years. Hopefully this video helped provide some clarity and insight into some useable features and workflows for you to get more use out of the app 👍🏼

  • @vincentwlaw
    @vincentwlaw Год назад +1

    I love the ability to bring all your searches into one place and the versatility with all of the options and features. Thanks!

  • @Ailuden
    @Ailuden Год назад +2

    The built-in clipboard history would definitely be my favorite feature. Having it be so easily accessible and flexible seems so helpful!

  • @jayj4363
    @jayj4363 Год назад +1

    Bought my very first MAC yesterday. Definitely gonna download Alfred.

  • @CoolKrissGokul
    @CoolKrissGokul Год назад

    saw your Mac apps video today and then came to your channel .. Am so happy to see that people are able to still make things work with YT. You started 4 months ago, have 5 videos, yet were able to make some 27K subscribers. Amazing job. BTW, of all the apps that you mentioned, the only 1 I installed in the ALFRED .. This butler is too good :-) .. All the best for you and your channel buddy

  • @MultiDanial1234
    @MultiDanial1234 Год назад +2

    Your videos are so clear concise and useful. Keep up the amazing work man!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Thanks a ton! This comment is greatly appreciated man 🙌🏼

  • @soyo84
    @soyo84 Год назад +1

    Love your videos and all the cool new apps you have helped me install on my device to allow me to work more efficiently. Keep up the great work!

  • @latinoloco
    @latinoloco Год назад +1

    i love the fact that alfred can run an internet search without having to open a browser. It's so convenient.

  • @letsvlogsomeshit9520
    @letsvlogsomeshit9520 Год назад +1

    you are precise and well-collected. I have watched so many tech videos, but yours is different. I usually don't sub. channel after watching just a video, but man... you gained a new subbie here today!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      I appreciate that! Thanks for subscribing and leaving a comment 🤝🏼

  • @carlosolaruiz2700
    @carlosolaruiz2700 Год назад

    Thank you for all the hacks. I'm a new MacOS user and this is really useful to stay productive.

  • @casusbelli8222
    @casusbelli8222 Год назад +1

    You are back !!!. Very interesting and helpful Video for Mac user beginner.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      We back 🙌🏼 happy to hear the video was helpful

  • @leniwsek
    @leniwsek Год назад +2

    Watched all of your videos and you definitely made it so much easier for me to learn and use Macbook Pro! I got the Macbook Pro 16" M2 and with your tech tips and app tips and tricks it has helped me so much also missed your new video so glad you're back here hoping to see even more in future have a good day! :)

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🤝

  • @yeeitsgabbie
    @yeeitsgabbie Год назад

    Just got my new Macbook Pro today, excited to work Alfred into my workflow! Thanks for the rec, I'll be keeping my eyes open for your next uploads!

  • @buhraion3873
    @buhraion3873 Год назад +1

    Im so happy I found your channel. I can watch you talk for so long. such a beautiful guy.

  • @Dahamck
    @Dahamck Год назад +3

    This guy is like the main actor in Blade Runner 2049 😂❤

  • @fegoviedo
    @fegoviedo Год назад +1

    Thx for this video! Didn't know how powerful Alfred was

  • @Entense_kaos
    @Entense_kaos Год назад +1

    Clipboard History has got to be my favorite feature.

  • @Lendel82
    @Lendel82 Год назад +1

    I really like Alfred's customization and it's so fast!
    Great video btw!

  • @Fourthyy
    @Fourthyy Год назад +1

    Im new to mac and I just discovered alfred. This is such a helpful video. For me i love the fact that you can integrate bitwarden using workflows, even though i do not have the powerpack, i really want it just for that.

  • @tyiscringe
    @tyiscringe 6 месяцев назад

    Even better tip- if you have a newer Mac with one of the dedicated spotlight search keys, install Karabiner-Elements, unbind that key, and then use F4 (what that key would otherwise do) to launch Afred.

  • @flynnaz
    @flynnaz Год назад +1

    Thank you for the great information, I have been using Alfred for awhile and did not know many things you went over.

  • @lordverbik1589
    @lordverbik1589 Год назад

    Just got my firsst mac and installed these!! thank you Chris!!!

  • @Boxman954
    @Boxman954 Год назад

    Just started using Alfred because of your video. Still need to learn a lot but I really like web searching feature. I set up some of my most used sites and it is much faster than using browser bookmarks.

  • @ProductivePM
    @ProductivePM Год назад +1

    Just Love the capabilities that far surpass Spotlight . . . Thank you so much for showing us the extreme capabilities of this fantastic app . . .

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers

  • @SparkyAndres
    @SparkyAndres Год назад +1

    glad you’re back man!

  • @victornieves1159
    @victornieves1159 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the tips, whats not to like about Alfred, is just amazing

  • @dabears7824
    @dabears7824 Год назад

    Just found your channel while researching apps for my new MacBook Pro. Thanks for the content!

  • @dougnelson423
    @dougnelson423 10 месяцев назад +1

    Chris, this video is awesome, so informative. Thanks

  • @phenomenal3873
    @phenomenal3873 Год назад +1

    nice to have u back man keep it up

  • @Bryan-nq7ec
    @Bryan-nq7ec Год назад +1

    Thanks for the clear and simple yet thorough review!

  • @JivanNavij
    @JivanNavij Год назад +1

    My favorite Alfred feature is definitely the temp email. So useful!

  • @pstco1
    @pstco1 Год назад +1

    Awesome video! Thanks for walking me through the app. Alfred Rocks!

  • @mdgilletteyt
    @mdgilletteyt Год назад +1

    Great video! I find Web searching the most useful. Thank for the tips.

  • @MarvinTittleton
    @MarvinTittleton Год назад +1

    Clipboard history, I need this! Thanks Chris!

  • @dannygomez8694
    @dannygomez8694 Год назад +2

    The clipboard feature has got to be my favorite thing Alfred has to offer. I find myself needing to copy and paste a lot and I hate having to go back and fourth to copy one by one.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Totally agree. Paired with the ability to save copied items from several devices too, and it’s a winning feature in my book.

  • @DanielSullivan89
    @DanielSullivan89 Год назад +1

    So glad you’re back 🎉🎉

  • @pedro123julio
    @pedro123julio Год назад +1

    File search is the beez knees! Game changer!

  • @pattycakes0402
    @pattycakes0402 Год назад +1

    Glad you're back!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      It's great to be back! Thanks for the comment

  • @JonAdamsTech
    @JonAdamsTech Год назад +1

    Hey you’re back! Solid video man.

  • @Subaaker
    @Subaaker Год назад +1

    Alfred has saved me so much time!

  • @DGF648
    @DGF648 Год назад

    Hey chris do a comparison between macbook pro m1 or m2 is it worth upgrading?

  • @Akella1986
    @Akella1986 Год назад +2

    Love the channel

  • @jorgesaravia8586
    @jorgesaravia8586 Год назад +1

    I find myself using Alfred’s built in calculator a lot!

  • @marcphlp
    @marcphlp Год назад +1

    I love your videos. This is what we needed all along

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Love to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

  • @nuwannilanka
    @nuwannilanka Год назад +1

    This is a very helpful video. Do you have a video for "rectangle"?

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Happy to hear! No dedicated video on rectangle, but I’d be happy to make one

    • @nuwannilanka
      @nuwannilanka Год назад

      @@Christomshack I was able to figure most of it out. Lot of shortcuts. Also, Max has their own shortcuts too (I realized that yesterday). Lots of learning.
      If you can make a video about rectangle, it’ll be great.

  • @pleswalker
    @pleswalker Год назад

    Clipboard history is game changer, especially being able to use multiple devices.

  • @Adrian.Danila
    @Adrian.Danila Год назад +1

    Great video. The "Clipboard history" from Alfred it's amazing. Thank you!

  • @trevbehave7781
    @trevbehave7781 Год назад

    I enjoy most the Connectivity to your device UI in a new way and ways

  • @gillscape
    @gillscape Год назад

    hey Chris, just love your videos, there's a long journey ahead of you.

  • @davida757
    @davida757 Год назад +1

    my favorite feature is the launching off apps and file search.The extra pack does seem interesting.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад +1

      The powerpack license unlocks a TON of extremely useful features. Thanks for the comment!

  • @Tachiguro
    @Tachiguro Год назад +1

    Own custom workflows sound very interesting!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад +1

      They are! Built-in features aside, custom workflows unlock the true potential of what’s possible with alfred 🙌🏼

  • @GiveyourselfAraise
    @GiveyourselfAraise Год назад +1

    That clipboard feature is so nice! My favorite!

  • @michaelgoddard4122
    @michaelgoddard4122 Год назад +1

    Ok the temporary email, the hide desktop icon and yak are definitely features I’d use a lot!

  • @sghetrick
    @sghetrick Год назад +1

    The search feature of Alfred is my favorite

  • @williamturnbull576
    @williamturnbull576 Год назад

    Honestly the most useful thing about it is the search feature that gives me so many more options than the stock command space bar. 😊

  • @weldonbonnell
    @weldonbonnell Год назад +1

    Great video. Very informative. I did not know about the 1Password integration. Game changer!

  • @abdulmansoor3415
    @abdulmansoor3415 Год назад

    I didnt know about the clipboard history and its cross devices functionality. Definitely very useful and my favorite!

  • @pulkitsharma6643
    @pulkitsharma6643 Год назад +1

    I love your app recommendations , they all are very useful .

  • @TunaPixel-ik8ol
    @TunaPixel-ik8ol 6 месяцев назад

    This is absolutely life-changing. Thank you so so much!!

  • @Lirleni
    @Lirleni Год назад +1

    nteresting video. I've not done a lot with Alfred past using it as an app launcerh...

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Test the other features and I guarantee you will see the real power of the app 🤝

  • @tomm3218
    @tomm3218 Год назад +1

    Great video Chris. I really like Alfred's customization.

  • @mattmcx
    @mattmcx Год назад +1

    The password manager integration is *chef's kiss*

  • @chasekelvington192
    @chasekelvington192 Год назад +1

    The clipboard history would be INCREDIBLY helpful to me, I am wrapping up my bachelors and need to collect a lot of links for references and such.

  • @dcolum23
    @dcolum23 10 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed your breakdown. And my favourite Alfred feature is actually the Pomodoro timer 😊

  • @brianstipsandtricks
    @brianstipsandtricks 7 дней назад

    Thanks. I got this approved through work. Now I want the pro for my personal use on my own mac. Hope I win!

  • @uniquemalik6278
    @uniquemalik6278 Год назад

    Love the custom workflows you can create along with the shortcuts you can create! Great Video. Keep up the excellent work!

  • @MartinHarvey
    @MartinHarvey 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks. Considered Alfred for a while now so maybe a second look. I already have Bit Defender and Copy'Em so some duplication but anyway ...

  • @jaswanthroyal3268
    @jaswanthroyal3268 Год назад +1

    Funny to say but still I can understand your voice at 2.5x speed ( secret using extension 😎) your audio editing is superb.

  • @katelinsu
    @katelinsu Год назад

    Binge watching all your vids to prep for my new MacBook coming soon!

  • @JohnnyDyoutube
    @JohnnyDyoutube Год назад +1

    Great video! Clipboard history is the feature for me.

  • @volkerbussmann
    @volkerbussmann Год назад +1

    i am new with alfred - thanks for your great tips !!

  • @jasonr4712
    @jasonr4712 Год назад +1

    Great info! Just discovered your channel. Didnt know about this App.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Welcome to the dark side of productivity! Alfred will be a game changer for you, I’m sure 🤝🏼

  • @diegorodriguez3703
    @diegorodriguez3703 Год назад

    my favourite feature is using the keyboard instead any device. For example to launch my documentation page

  • @druborchers7750
    @druborchers7750 9 месяцев назад +1

    Woah. Smart and good looking?!? I’ll download Alfred rn!

  • @christopherlyons7613
    @christopherlyons7613 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video. Definitely think you should do a video on Workflows and an update on Alfred 5.5 would be useful.
    Have a question on the clipboard manager. Does it allow you to store your clips into folders? For instance I may be researching a topic and find text, images, sites, etc. that are relevant. Instead of just dropping all these into a global clipboard it would be really helpful if you could setup folders and drop clips as they occur into specific folders. This would make it so much easier to easily access all relevant clips by just selecting which folder you want and then see all associated clips.

  • @WilliamBaleine
    @WilliamBaleine Год назад

    Clipboard history! Another one of those features that should come prebuilt in Mac OS like rectangle. 😊

  • @Heelbaas
    @Heelbaas 4 месяца назад

    love your help, it realy helped me understand alfred the only thing is that i dont seem to find the toggle desktop icons, if anyone has the same issue or maby if a update changed some stuff plys tell me

  • @dotc3860
    @dotc3860 Год назад +1

    I think I will like the file search feature best...

  • @rulke0
    @rulke0 Год назад +1

    Great video, will download and setup 🙂 Thanks Chris

  • @wacalado
    @wacalado Год назад +1

    Didn`t know alfred was so good! Thks!

  • @LIISOWESTSIDE
    @LIISOWESTSIDE Год назад +1

    i dont have a mac but being able to use Alfred to search whatever on the Internet has to be its best feature

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Год назад

      Totally agree! Which computer are you using?