FIRST 14 THINGS TO DO ON NEW M2 MACBOOK AIR | MacBook Setup & Customization

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These are the first 14 things I did to set up my new M2 MacBook Air! I added many customizations to make it productive and aesthetic 💗 Some of the things I did are specific to macOS Monterey, but most of these customizations can be applied to any MacBook. Hope you learned some good MacBook setup & customization tips from this video!
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0:00 - Intro
0:17 - 1
0:40 - 2
1:35 - 3
1:43 - Maccy
2:31 - CalcBar
2:50 - BeFocused
3:06 - TopNotch
3:18 - 4
3:50 - 5
4:36 - 6
5:11 - 7
6:04 - 8
6:53 - 9
7:32 - 10
8:09 - 11
9:34 - 12
10:16 - 13
11:22 - 14
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Linear mouse: linearmouse.org/
Maccy: maccy.app/
TopNotch: topnotch.app/
Wallpaper: unsplash.com/photos/IhWRrZx4-kk
Screensaver flip clock: fliqlo.com/
Screensaver apple watch: www.rasmusnielsen.dk/applewatch
Screensaver grid clock: github.com/chrstphrknwtn/grid...
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  • @CreatedbyEllaYT
    @CreatedbyEllaYT Жыл бұрын

    Watch me unbox the M2 MacBook Air here! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2GF2NqjqcXPg84.html

  • @rezarezaye1502

    @rezarezaye1502

    Жыл бұрын

    Ella I need you

  • @rezarezaye1502

    @rezarezaye1502

    Жыл бұрын

    I buy soon a alienware x17 r2

  • @nainsinghthakur5481

    @nainsinghthakur5481

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Ella, would you recommend moving to Mac from Windows since I've always seen Windows laptops slowing down over time? Also to not land into same issue, have you seen your Macbook slow down ever?

  • @hybernate779
    @hybernate779 Жыл бұрын

    This is genuinely the first "mac setup" video I've seen that isn't the same copy/paste tips and actually had some originality. Thank you sm!

  • @mrtony3152

    @mrtony3152

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly.

  • @catemcm

    @catemcm

    10 ай бұрын

    Agreed. Really helpful

  • @DHunter_47

    @DHunter_47

    8 ай бұрын

    The Kingdom of God is at Hand John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

  • @lotusisonyoutube

    @lotusisonyoutube

    4 ай бұрын

    @@DHunter_47please stop

  • @MilitarAmericano

    @MilitarAmericano

    4 ай бұрын

    I mean, out of those 14 things, 12 is covered by every other “Mac setup video” of other KZreadrs so 😂

  • @andrewchan5988
    @andrewchan5988 Жыл бұрын

    This is a game changer! Ever since transitioning to Mac, I've struggled with my productivity compared to windows. Each one of your tips are going to be so helpful once i start school in a month. Ty so much

  • @iVilliain
    @iVilliain Жыл бұрын

    I dont own a mac, but used to love them and was trying to see what they looked like currently and what their shortcomings still where. Super dope video, and I really appreciate it! Concise and straight to the point!

  • @Shizu707
    @Shizu707 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are super interesting and useful, I can see you put a LOT of work into them, and they bring me a lot of joy, thank you! Those are great tips and I had no idea about most of those options/apps.

  • @jakebolling7550
    @jakebolling7550 Жыл бұрын

    As a windows user making the switch over, this was really helpful! Thank you

  • @Johncressey
    @Johncressey Жыл бұрын

    SUPER good video! You covered EVERYTHING but not in an intimidating or overwhelming way. Will recommend to new AND OLD mac users!

  • @jochenweiss8488
    @jochenweiss8488 Жыл бұрын

    Took me more than an hour to work through your video so I could copy all your cool suggestions to my Macbook - thank you so much!!

  • @daniellathavede1020
    @daniellathavede1020 Жыл бұрын

    i love how concise yet informative this was!

  • @Maxclosecozy
    @Maxclosecozy Жыл бұрын

    I just got a new Macbook Air M2 and this video showed me all the must have settings! I loved all the tips you provided! AMAZING!!!☺

  • @alexanderchism6403
    @alexanderchism6403 Жыл бұрын

    This is incredibly helpful, thank you! While I have an iPhone, I've mostly only ever used Windows and a little bit of Linux, so I'm not super familiar with MacOS. Ordered a starlight M2 Air this week and am very excited!

  • @xuanhongchoo2913
    @xuanhongchoo2913 Жыл бұрын

    WOW this is the first video i saw which makes MAC so much useful and more productive! Cant deny that, what you did makes MAC more like windows but in a good way! Keep it up!

  • @tonykharioki6913
    @tonykharioki6913 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for this, my m2 looks so much amazing now and I love the custom widgets

  • @chazmann87
    @chazmann87 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! Im loving my new m2 air and I really appreciate the work you put into this video. Very helpful!

  • @aquarius1000
    @aquarius1000 Жыл бұрын

    This was SO helpful. You always do your research and explain it very well. It's a real time saver from someone knowledgeable. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @Xxagger
    @Xxagger Жыл бұрын

    Ngl, i love this person! So organised and minimalistic, i love it! I'm still using the tips for my old 2015 macbook air, still looking good!

  • @davidha8874
    @davidha8874 Жыл бұрын

    love these types of videos!! the desktop widgets are so convenient to have, esp with a quick hotcorner swipe to see the desktop.

  • @ANDRE1mang
    @ANDRE1mang Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the tips Ella!!

  • @williamchow1036
    @williamchow1036 Жыл бұрын

    This video is too good actually everything I already added to my new mac but condensed into a simple video. Definitely recommend this and Subscribing!

  • @tonyczajka6694
    @tonyczajka6694 Жыл бұрын

    This was actually a great and unique to do video! learned a few things, thanks for making it!

  • @zachweisenthal6495
    @zachweisenthal6495 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Been searching for Maccy and Rectangle for the longest time.

  • @oni006
    @oni006 Жыл бұрын

    Very much enjoyed the video. Thank You Items 1 and 2 were also the first things I did. One because I like more screen real estate and Two because I just switch from Windows to MacOS and I ALWAYS used the snap shortcuts on Windows 10 and needed a solution on the Mac The Finder Preferences were also great to know. Glad I can see the path now in the window. Again Thank You

  • @phoenixhuntsberry
    @phoenixhuntsberry8 ай бұрын

    Super great guide! Easy for people to understand, especially first-time Mac users. Just got my Air today and love it. Thanks!

  • @the_boy_named_crow
    @the_boy_named_crow6 ай бұрын

    I just switched over from Windows and this is by far the most helpful and practical video I’ve seen on how to improve the everyday usability of the MBA. Too many videos focus on obscure features that most users won’t care about. Thanks, you made a lifelong PC user’s transition a lot easier and more pleasant! 😃

  • @fabvali

    @fabvali

    6 ай бұрын

    One solider fallen💂

  • @doncrispens6932
    @doncrispens6932 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid and great suggestions. Just added a few of these into my set up.

  • @funtuber9155
    @funtuber9155 Жыл бұрын

    Genuinely the best mac apps video ever!

  • @704w
    @704w Жыл бұрын

    Actually really helpful! I'm enjoying the format of your videos, keep it up!

  • @BE-hv6if
    @BE-hv6if Жыл бұрын

    Didn't know about any of these options, probably the best Mac video I've seen. I did toggle my finder to group similar items though, this way it'll group all pdf, images, documents together in divergent rows so that I'm not sifting through random docs for a pdf I might need.

  • @rdhar7783
    @rdhar7783 Жыл бұрын

    This is very informative & helpful. Thank you Ella! Keep up the great work & for sharing your experiences!

  • @herooj_lhs
    @herooj_lhs Жыл бұрын

    For the screensave I have been using polar clock for years. It's simply beautiful and free to use

  • @Fatimamojica
    @Fatimamojica Жыл бұрын

    the first time I watched this video was from my windows laptop and now I could finally say that I'm watching this from my M2!!! very helpulf video, I loved it!

  • @andreearrusu
    @andreearrusu Жыл бұрын

    Good job girl! You deserve to be supported!

  • @guru5642
    @guru5642 Жыл бұрын

    Solid content G 👊🏽

  • @iiiMohdRashed
    @iiiMohdRashed Жыл бұрын

    I just bought my MacBook Air M2 and these tips are amazing to use !! keep it up :)

  • @40000ss
    @40000ss Жыл бұрын

    Thank for this video. I too like to have many apps and chrome windows running at once and am not planning to change that. Especially liked the mouse app to make scrolling directions separate from the trackpad and the open source screen splitter. Queen!

  • @softweaprograma5258
    @softweaprograma5258 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks... got some new tips from your video. Great job!

  • @filippetranovic5763
    @filippetranovic5763 Жыл бұрын

    Your production is really nice! Props to you for your amazing editing skills!

  • @teay5767
    @teay5767 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooooo much to let me know the wonderful Grid Clock!!! Love it so much 😍

  • @m.hreels9822
    @m.hreels9822 Жыл бұрын

    Just got mine today & I absolutely love it!

  • @FruchtigeNuss
    @FruchtigeNuss Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! That’s very helpful!

  • @Honey-eg5tk
    @Honey-eg5tk Жыл бұрын

    i swear by maccy and rectangle ever since i saw your m1 set up!! i love your videos sm

  • @1nvisiblesoul
    @1nvisiblesoul Жыл бұрын

    My M2 is being delivered today, so I know this video will be super helpful when I watch it 😅 thanks for the great videos and content!

  • @CreatedbyEllaYT

    @CreatedbyEllaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @heathermilano2011
    @heathermilano20114 ай бұрын

    This was so helpful - found a lot of cool apps and tricks. Thanks for sharing!

  • @guanhaoqiu4844
    @guanhaoqiu4844 Жыл бұрын

    lots of useful tips to improve daily use, thanks for sharing!

  • @vonbuquid7525
    @vonbuquid7525 Жыл бұрын

    Although the notch might be annoying for some users, I would prefer to have it shown. It's what makes the new models of MacBook distinct from the rest. And that notch is the reason why there are thinner bezels. It disappears anyways when you're on full screen.

  • @AS-bq7sc

    @AS-bq7sc

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree! I like the notch and want to always see it, because I always want to see my menu bar. I use it often and it’s annoying having it disappeare

  • @mr_niceman

    @mr_niceman

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I agree…it shows how you spend $$$ to buy the new MacBook😏

  • @vonbuquid7525

    @vonbuquid7525

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mr_niceman yes. always necessary to flex 😎 it's ur hard earned money after all

  • @mr_niceman

    @mr_niceman

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vonbuquid7525 hell yeah bro, first thing after I receive my M2 air, Imma go straight to a cafe and chill🤪

  • @vonbuquid7525

    @vonbuquid7525

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mr_niceman me too i can't wait, cafe and library gonna be my new home

  • @PisuPichu
    @PisuPichu Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU! VERY helpful video. I got the mini calendar, did the hot corners, changed my screenshot shortcut, and the memoji! ❤

  • @CreatedbyEllaYT

    @CreatedbyEllaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @lrevje
    @lrevje Жыл бұрын

    Some great tips here that I never thought about. Thank you!

  • @Coldie390
    @Coldie390 Жыл бұрын

    I have to watch this later. It seems so helpful for new Mac users! Thank you!

  • @dazmurphy05
    @dazmurphy05 Жыл бұрын

    Just wanted to say I subbed from this video alone….really great and original ideas. Very refreshing to see in this area of KZread.

  • @lgude
    @lgude4 ай бұрын

    Really helpful. Thanks. Learned a lot I will do with new M2 Air, and also to my M1 Mini. Using Macs for years and didn’t know most of these or spent money on apps to fix them.

  • @roshaan
    @roshaan7 ай бұрын

    Your videos are very aesthetic. I love the rounded corners design in your PiP and screenshare. Excellent choice of visual design.

  • @vakysha
    @vakysha Жыл бұрын

    amazing! took note of some tips from this video, keep going!

  • @irvanicsmoke1132
    @irvanicsmoke1132 Жыл бұрын

    i like her content a lot, it's joyful and useful

  • @sportsnews2940
    @sportsnews2940 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for these helpful tips. I just recently got a MacBook Pro M1 on sale and TopNotch looks brilliant on the display.

  • @Chawz
    @Chawz Жыл бұрын

    longtime windows laptop user here who desperately needed these tips after swapping to MacBooks. Thanks!

  • @davidloh793
    @davidloh793 Жыл бұрын

    Nice.your videos really helped me a lot . This will definitely be my go to when I received my MacBook Air in 7 days time . Thanks Ella

  • @alerp0712
    @alerp07128 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this! It's super helpful

  • @navaara
    @navaara Жыл бұрын

    Excellent unique video. Will be getting my MacBook Air next week and can’t wait to customize it with your suggestions. Have become a fan of your channel. 👍🏼

  • @stuarthayes2524
    @stuarthayes25249 ай бұрын

    Just bought my first mac after using windows, this video is very helpful especially the window resizing! Still learning mac OS but going to watch more of you videos!!

  • @mrtony3152
    @mrtony3152 Жыл бұрын

    I don't even hace mac but after I have watched all tips and tricks of windows, for content I started watching mac tips and all them were very genericbasic stuff oreven repititive. This is just GOLD great work keep doing what you do!!!

  • @Gudvid
    @Gudvid3 ай бұрын

    Great tips for the Mac, love your no nonsense, grounded delivery, right down to your favorite color 😅

  • @Ornina023
    @Ornina023 Жыл бұрын

    This has been super useful, thank you so much!!

  • @arun31000
    @arun31000 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. New mac user and this has been super helpful.

  • @benjaminkessler3337
    @benjaminkessler3337 Жыл бұрын

    So many amazing tips! Thank you! 🥰

  • @maytrothinhcaocap
    @maytrothinhcaocap Жыл бұрын

    Very useful tips, thanks a lot

  • @stanleypomogiti8633
    @stanleypomogiti8633 Жыл бұрын

    This video actually helped me to setup my MacBook better than it was. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @maquecatph
    @maquecatph Жыл бұрын

    First time using any Mac OS as I am an android/windows baby since the start. Thanks for sharing these tips! It will make the transition easier. waiting for my mac air to be delivered and start exploring it :)

  • @thatguyambition
    @thatguyambition Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video it was very well edited and put together! I'm a student as well and these tips helped me a lot!

  • @VortymLichbane
    @VortymLichbane Жыл бұрын

    Mine arrived 2 days ago and I'm finding it a steep learning curve after using Ubuntu and Linux Mint for many years but feel better informed after watching this. Thank you.

  • @CreatedbyEllaYT

    @CreatedbyEllaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @hourfourporductions1
    @hourfourporductions1 Жыл бұрын

    Some actual new useful setup apps. Nice work!

  • @BeckerMarten
    @BeckerMarten Жыл бұрын

    Such a great video! Thanks so much 👏

  • @iamjackgale
    @iamjackgale Жыл бұрын

    Really liked this video - well done. Lots of really useful ideas.

  • @DakshGargas
    @DakshGargas Жыл бұрын

    This was such an amazing video...

  • @kevj9928
    @kevj9928 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Ella, you have a brilliant mind. Thanks for sharing. I’ll try much of this, TY!😃

  • @Ramyantar
    @Ramyantar11 күн бұрын

    Enjoying the video. It made me confident to use the Mac. Thanks a lot.

  • @aimansyamim8228
    @aimansyamim8228 Жыл бұрын

    So useful and superb video!! Thank you so much!

  • @DivaAl96
    @DivaAl9611 ай бұрын

    you are an amazing human being... thank you so much for these tips I did enjoy the video and how easy to follow up.

  • @youknowihavenochingu00
    @youknowihavenochingu00 Жыл бұрын

    The best video I’ve seen 🥂 There were so many cute tips I loveee😌✨ Also ur accent is super cute 😭💐

  • @mountainclimbr
    @mountainclimbr Жыл бұрын

    This is actually super useful wow, thanks! Love linear mouse

  • @kanniappankrishna
    @kanniappankrishna Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ella. I spent approx. 2 hours by watching this video and this made my day. I did change all the things you said in the video and to my suprise the Macbook looks greats. Thank you so much for posting a good video. PS: You just earned a new subcriber.

  • @dntl408
    @dntl4085 ай бұрын

    Super helpful video, Ella!

  • @zevidavis
    @zevidavis Жыл бұрын

    Great video, some really useful tips and tricks! Unlike all the other MacBook videos... Thanks!

  • @fernandamatosm3224
    @fernandamatosm3224 Жыл бұрын

    okay! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

  • @Jackww24
    @Jackww24 Жыл бұрын

    Most helpful mac video I have ever seen!

  • @mohsinofficial
    @mohsinofficial Жыл бұрын

    Love rectangle and Maccy. Being a DevOps these tools are essential for working on Mac desktop

  • @johnepic2422
    @johnepic2422 Жыл бұрын

    thanks Ella, much appreciated. I didn't even know there are custom widgets out there!

  • @federicasher
    @federicasher Жыл бұрын

    It was so helpful! Thank you ❤

  • @elifinkelstein8845
    @elifinkelstein8845 Жыл бұрын

    Good Video! love how you get straight to the point and I love your editing style.

  • @CreatedbyEllaYT

    @CreatedbyEllaYT

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for watching!

  • @daisiesvidzz
    @daisiesvidzz Жыл бұрын

    My macbook will arrive tomorrow. Is my first with a mcbook and so excited to have it and also it look so nice and pretty. Thank you so much to make this video.

  • @JackKing12.
    @JackKing12. Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ella. Like the top notch, stack and the weather 👍

  • @lesserkey
    @lesserkey Жыл бұрын

    The Maccy app is a good find! Thanks for sharing that!

  • @markhodgson1772
    @markhodgson1772 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are brilliant stuff, so original and refreshing :)

  • @slair76116
    @slair76116 Жыл бұрын

    Man you are legit useful. amazing keep doing exactly what you are doing don't change a thing

  • @RicCdelP
    @RicCdelP4 ай бұрын

    This was so good and had loads of actually useful tips and recommendations. I subscribed right away!

  • @reyesmiguelaldogerardo4105
    @reyesmiguelaldogerardo4105 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible hopeful, I love you and I love this video hahah thank you a lot

  • @cossackspear
    @cossackspear9 ай бұрын

    i'm new to mac books and i had no idea this was even possible, this video was very helpful and now my mac looks so pretty ^^

  • @anrn5303
    @anrn5303 Жыл бұрын

    i learned about the weather widget, thanks! :)

  • @THELIFEOFCB
    @THELIFEOFCB Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a bunch! This video made my Mac feel more like my own

  • @aliplaysgtr
    @aliplaysgtr4 ай бұрын

    This is excellent, thanks a lot Ella!

  • @nguyetanhroseate1310
    @nguyetanhroseate13102 ай бұрын

    thank you so much, very helpful

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