These are the first changes you should make to your new MacBook

If you recently purchased a new Mac, no need to spend days Set to your liking.whether it By following these 8 tips for work, school, or whatever your new laptop Ready for anything you throw at it.

using the Migration AssistantRestore from backup

If you’re migrating from an old Mac to a new Mac, Migration Assistant is for you. Appears during the initial setup process and allows you to restore all your data from iCloud or Time Machine backups. This is much easier than manually moving files from one Mac to another. Or use good 3rd party backup software to Make a copy of your old Mac and restore it to your new computer.

Skip Mac App Store

Many people make the mistake of blindly visiting the Mac App Store right after setting up a new Mac. great app united nationsAvailable in Apple’s main app market. there is tons Useful third-party apps outside of Apple walled garden, but you don’t have to download them one by one. Check out these guides to get started: The easiest way to bulk install apps on new Macs.

Adopt Spotlight Search (or better)

If you want to find something on your Mac, Spotlight search is the way to go. presponse command + space You can also explore apps, files, or folders, and try math and currency conversions. As a better alternative, Alfred and Raycast are both excellent.

your safari settings

Extend your Mac’s battery life by switching from Chrome to Safari. enough reason itself I use it on my MacBook. (Safari is pretty good overall, by changing some settings that Better.) However, it doesn’t have the same level of enhancements as other browsers. If it’s a deal breaker, try this browser Can install add-ons for both Chrome and Firefox.

Install volume control app

Unable to configure on your Mac custom volume control per app. This means all apps are set to the same system volume unless the app has a built-in volume setting.However Third-party apps allow you to lower the volume of alerts from certain apps (for example, Messages, Slack, etc.) without adjusting the volume of other sources.to try out, Download the free BackgroundMusic app or try the paid SoundSource.

your customization right-click menu

if you don’t want same default right click option like others, you can change option Remove unnecessary actions and prioritize those you use regularly. Here’s how to do it.

Empty trash automatically

If you keep deleting files and find yourself emptying the trash every few days, you can automate it. What you can do with macOS Automatically delete files older than 30 dayswhich is great if you don’t want to manually free up space each time. your macOS opens Finder to automatically clean up the Trash. Finder > Preferences > Advancedand check Delete items from trash after 30 daysbefore enabling . function, just Be sure to use it wisely Prevent accidental data loss with a file backup service for Mac. we also have some Good finder suggestions Make your Mac’s file explorer even better.

make the most of track pad

Gestures work very well on macOS. You may never feel the need to buy a mouseIf you’re using your MacBook trackpad for the first time Also Check out our list if you need some pointers best trackpad settings. of Gestures save a lot of time and allow you to swipe between desktops. See all open windows and other useful shortcuts. if you conduct Use gestures even if you’re using a mouse on your Mac This free utility.