How to use 24" iMac (M1) + Tips/Tricks!
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So many helpful tips and easy to understand. Thank you so much. I was so disappointed to discover how low the storage capacity is out of the box but I now know how to pick add-ons to increase capacity at a reasonable cost. I am 86 years old and appreciate that you are able to review and deliver tips that even a non-tech like myself can understand and follow.
@annaaalove6311
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah just make sure you get an external SSD when you're ready to expand storage.
@Darkest_Soul_187
2 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed you know what KZread and internet is at your age, let alone using iMAC
@thewinterbear7818
2 жыл бұрын
Bro is 86 lmao
@frswastika
2 жыл бұрын
Age doesn't matter, I'm 972728229273636 years old and I have an lollipop in my hand.
@AP-pb6tc
Жыл бұрын
@Chris too
This was incredibly useful. So much better than the usual unboxing and just reading out specs that most tech youtubers do.
Thanks for the tips Harris, a few of them were really helpful.
Best review I’ve watched yet and I think I’ve seen em all. Thank you
The content was quality, I was able to easily take the steps while you drove... the right click for the magic mouse was exactly what I was looking for...then you gave out a boatload of other gems I didn't even know I wanted now I have incorporated them all! well done...thank you!
Clear instructions, helpful. Still need more detailed helps, hints and how to for 75+ ages. Thank you.
Very well done. You spoke clearly and slowly unlike a few who just ramble on and on! Looking forward to my delivery!
This is the first video I’ve watched of yours, and I’m subscribing. You are so helpful and easy to understand. What a perfect video!!! Awesome. Thank you so much. Xx
I have an appointment at the Apple store this morning to see it up close. I'm 90% sure I'll get one. This computer was made for me. Great review.
This is the most helpful iMac video I've seen. I wish I had found it earlier. Thanks for all the tips.
A ton of interesting stuff here. Nice. But does the short cable on that dock not drive you nuts? I'm looking for a dock that has about the same array of ports but a cable that reaches the desk! Any ideas? All I can find is the swanky Caldigit and OWC ones. They're super nice, but overkill for my needs.
Great video, I’m glad I found your useful channel and I’m now a subscriber, I’m a windows user just trying out to learn my new iMac 24, even though I have an iPhone and iPad, your tutorial has really helped me. Can you make a video how we can extend our storage with external ssd? I have the 256GB but have a ton of videos, pictures and music that will not fit unless I have them on external ssd. Can I access the ssd to see my pictures, videos and music just by clicking the shortcuts installed?
You’ve made my Saturday morning. Brilliant video. So clear and so helpful. Lots of little tips that I’ll really use. And exciting to see the new, elegant machine as well. Thank you very much indeed 😊 Can’t wait for my blue iMac (16Gb RAM 8/8 core) to arrive next month for my 71st birthday. My old one has done a decade worth of great service - I also remember buying the very first Mac with floppy discs (oh dear ! You had to work that hard - one disc in for system and application, eject, another disc in to save, eject 😂 and so it went one. ‘Good old days ‘ - no, no , no 😱)
@NomusaMagical
3 жыл бұрын
Younger than you … but not young! As a granny, can def relate to your comment. Waiting on silver 16 GB 8/8). I recall our office admins typing our memos and using 12 inch floppies!!! Can also recall the old green and white stripe paper with the perforated holes on the side 👩🏾🦳
@mhouslay7281
3 жыл бұрын
@@NomusaMagical Brilliant. Me too ! iMac Blue arrived the other day. It’s a thing of beauty. The unboxing is probably the best ever - it’s like origami. That beautiful. I was so excited ! Enjoy !!!
@NomusaMagical
3 жыл бұрын
@@mhouslay7281 Congrats! Blue is 🔥. Especially deep, rich, rear color. Don’t stay up 24 hrs playing with your new toy. I KNOW I will but .. July 15-22 is at least 44,743 minutes away 🤷🏽♀️
@mhouslay7281
3 жыл бұрын
@@NomusaMagical 😂👍
@toptonevideo
3 жыл бұрын
I bought my first Mac in 1986. I wish I spent as much on Apple stock then as I spent on that computer. We use to call that disk swapping process toasting. My new blue iMac is due this week....!!
This was a very useful and well-made video. I would like to know how to use OBS with the M1 iMac. Or, tell me if there is any other options that are hidden on apple with regard to screen sharing?
Thank you! This was very useful. Just got my new 24” iMac yesterday. Hot corners and screen shot tips are so useful!
Excellent video! Can I just ask what the length of the power cable is for the iMac, I know apple said 2 metres, but is that 2 metres to the power adapter or is it longer than that? Thanks
Just for anyone considering getting a "small" iMac 2021 with little storage, 256 or whatever and using a hard drive for extra storage: your data transfer will only ever be as slow as your hard drive. If you need the speed of the M1 chip, which is mind-blowing in my opinion, then better opt for the bigger storage.
@shiaw.3294
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about buying one for doing school work, I will be starting school on sept, but I’m planning on being in school for 4+ years plus I also have my own business which i will be doing most of the stuff from my iMac too. do you think I can buy the 256 or should I just pay the extra money for 500gb or even 1tb
@shiaw.3294
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if the 256 is enough or should I get more
@christopheraden4035
2 жыл бұрын
@@shiaw.3294 yes!
Was waiting for this! Thank you, Harris.
@iDB
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
This is so helpful! Just got mine and I’m so excited to use these tips
Loved the video! Thanks for the tips Harris.
Thanks I just bought one , really helpful
if i log into the apple id i use on my phone, will it mess with the storage? i have 5 gb on my phone and im looking to make some of the pictures on there my wallpaper. if i link it will it only give my imac 5gb rather than 246gb or will it just use some storage for my pics and videos ?
Is there something like sidecar available for the iMac to the MacBook Air? So using both screens?
This was an amazing video, I was actually looking for something else and came across this. I learned a lot about my iMac after this video!!! Love it!! Any suggestions on second monitors for this computer and set up
Great Review! Where is the best place to buy a USB SSD and a Hub and how do I watch your video to see which is best?
This was awesome, so many new things I didn’t know
Hi i was wondering what is the best thing to do for the new Imac 24 turn it off in the evening or put it to sleep, to get best longevity and performance.
thanks for the review! can i use it as second display for macbook pro?
I just ordered this one! So excited to get it. My first iMac and also my first apple laptop since 2012 . My laptop from 2012 doesn’t work anymore and can’t update anymore so decided to upgrade
@jessicamena3320
2 жыл бұрын
Same here I’m having to upgrade my 15 inch MacBook Air because its from 2011 so that makes it really old and obsolete. Surprisingly the computer still works, the Apple employees were surprised it was still working when I brought it in to attempt to fix the camera and mic.
@leannedawnxo
2 жыл бұрын
@@jessicamena3320 yeah mine doesn’t update anymore the software. It comes up but when I update it freezes and stops so I have to press those buttons or just turn it off. I’m excited to get it. It says it’s coming the 29th of this month
Thankyou so much for all the info!
Really useful. Thank you. I’m picking up my new M1 iMac tomorrow and will come back to your video. For existing iMac users I guess a question is : how easy is it to transfer files from an old Mac to the new one? I understand there’s something called Migration Assistant?
@elainapaigewilkerson9232
2 жыл бұрын
Migration assistant wouldn’t work for me so I just used I cloud and flash drive
Awesome! Learned so many new stuff from your video. Thank you soooo much.
Question, I have some older Microsoft Office software, is it compatible with the new iMac? In other words can I still use Microsoft office?
Great video…Where did you get your USB Cto USB A connector?
I just got this very one yesterday!! It’s awesome!
I know the 27 inch IMacs you upgrade the RAM but can you upgrade the ram on iMac 24 (2021) as well? Maybe 16GB max
I never liked Apple mouse either, but this one works kind of like a trackpad. I like it.
Silver one with upgraded SSD and numeric keyboard coming in 3 weeks, super excited ☺️ might have to get a MacBook again
I need a hub with a SD port so I found one on Amazon from TWOPAN with 2 SD ports, 2 USB-3, 1 USB-2, and a lightening port. What is so neat about it is it attaches to the bottom of the monitor and uses 1 of my 4 ports on the back. Even neater it has faceplates in every color the iMac comes in so it looks like it was made for the iMac.
Thanks for the tips. Easy, helpful and to the point. Great!
Received my blue one yesterday. Setting it up tomorrow!
can't wait for mine to arrive. ordered ie 3 weeks ago but it's not arriving till mid july :O they're so backordered for the 512 GB
What about a printer? I bought aCannon PIXMA TS 3100 which should be really easy to pair but the guide has me scratching my very old head! Any videos on this? Thanks for the suggestions for the thunderbolt 3 I’m off to find one now
Quality video as always!
@iDB
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
So I got an older Mac and the highest OS that I can download is 10.13.6, many apps say that I can’t install them because I need a higher OS. Does this mean there any app that’s been updated since mid 2018 I can’t install?
Thank you. Should the Imac sleep or shut down?
I find these videos very satisfying.
I like the video very much. It's almost everything I need. Thanks !
Excellent video dude!
Just curious they come with charging cable right to charge the keyboard and mouse or touchpad right as usual ? The last iMac i bought I seem remember they got put one charging cable to charge your wireless keyboard / mouse but i choose touchpad. Actually my present iMac wireless touch pad sucks i used back the old iMac touch pad and keyboard which insert AA battery. I feel the old keyboard and touch pad with AA battery irony seem better than the latest one.
Hi, I ask myself, if u a hub from Satechi testing will, on the neu Imac 24 Inch, the one, that u can attach, on the bottom in the front, and it stays attach on the Imac
do you know how to switch the keyboard and mouse too a different ones? like wireless ones if yes can you do a tutorial please thanks :)
Awesome video! Very helpful
Super good vid! Thanks! Informative, unpretentious, original… very helpful to me !
Hi!!! Where did you get that desk from?? I have been looking for something like that since I purchased the Mac!
This is so helpful. Amazing!
Can I plug the USB-C to headphone jack into it and use that for speakers and headphones etc?.
Hi! I currently have an existing Dell external monitor to my iMac 2021 but I need to connect another one, is that possible? So basically I want a total of 3 monitors.
This video was very useful for me thank you.
thank you for showing this hub.. I needed to know and u told us
Love this video! Just ordered a purple one! Can't wait! By the way, what arm is that for the yeti? I need to get one and that's awesome!
Does the iMac M1 Siri allow you to set timers like on the iPad or iPhone?
Hi, is the video tips and trick also available in macbook pro?
Outstanding review.
Hi, I turn on my computer screen, and the display of the monitor is a mouse, and a box image? What do I do? Thank you.
Great full for the tips question can you add a second screen to this AIO Mac?
Thanks for the tips and tricks
What is the USB-C hub that you use as an add-on in this video?
very informative content! thanks!
Does this have to be plugged into the wall? I seen the big charger wondering if the iMac needs to be charged
Its very helpful, thanks to you.
How do I bootcamp it to windows 10. So I can do my classes and not have any my stuff get together on macOS
love this video. great so helpful. thank you
Just off this video I gotta follow and subscribe to you ! Great job man !
7:15 Hello, do you have a link for this product? I'd like to buy one and would like to buy it through your affiliate scheme. Thank you.
How long does the mouse last battery wise? You can’t use it while it’s charging?
Great video. Just one little thing, don't replace the keyboard. (Especially the fingerprint models). As soon as you sell the matching Apple equipment, say goodbye to the rr-sale value. They'll be plenty of people that kept theirs. People will just skip past your ad as soon as they know you've cheaper out by selling. I understand the need for better customised equipment. But the value you'll lose by not saying up will make you the last re-seller at upgrade time. Great content tough.
has anyone an unboxing video with the keyboard with number block? wanna see the touch ID button on that larger keyboard. thanks
Can you mirror the screen to a Mac Pro or air instead of the iPad?
Wow....great video. Thinking of buying a used 24 inch on FB. Question. You mention you do much of your video editing from an external SSD. Do you upload all of your footage to the external SSD then edit it in final cut? Thanks a bunch
Got my Blue iMac today Very excited 😍
Super great video! I’m awaiting the shipment of my iMac 1 512. Your video will be very helpful for me when it arrives. You are really great at explaining! Thank.
Hey? What happens if you unplug it? Because I'm wondering! But can't find any videos about it!
My blue one arrives Tuesday, so excited
@jimaitken1859
3 жыл бұрын
It came , set up last night , love it
I have a IMac, 2021c with 4 connections on the back, like to connect the IMac with my JBL Authentic 300 via a cabel is this possible, if so how to do this?
I have confusion as to what lead is required to plug in my older SD Card reader that plugs into my iPhone and iPads. Amazingly even the Apple staff get confused with their advice having phoned them on several occasions!
nice video, very helpful
Wow great tips, I'm sure I'll be using some if not all of them :) Bought a hub too as the 4 usb c ports just wouldn't do it. Thanks for the great info!
Can you also use an external harddrive on a usb C to usb A adapter?
You can put external ssd above power cable(put velcro tape on the inner side of stand), and it will be hidden, so It will not ruin aestetics that much... :D
I have this iMac. Is there any way I can use my xbox series x on this monitor? I would have my xbox on I only want to use this Imac as a monitor. is this possible?
Awesome video thank you!!!😊
How can I add additional monitors without bluetooth? Say hdmi or vga wit a separate hub?
Great video. Thank you so much for your expertise. GOD bless.
Much appreciated. Thank you!
Thank you for this video 👍🏽👍🏿👍👍🏻
Is it possible to open an attachment from iMac's ical on the Apple Watch?
So cool! Thank you!
Hello can you transfer files onto a SD card? I can then post SD card to family.
This was more helpful than I realize