M3 MacBook Pro - First 21 Things To Do! (Tips & Tricks)

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2023 MacBook Pro M3, M3 Pro & M3 Max - First 21 Things To Do! | M3 MacBook Pro Tips & Tricks
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Apple just launched the 2023 M3 MacBook Pro and if you want to get the very most out of your machine, this video will help you get off to a strong start. We will cover more than 21 tips, tricks, and just things you need to know about your brand new M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max MacBook Pro. Enjoy!
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0:00 M3 MacBook Pro Tips
0:13 Do this right away!
0:32 Natural or Unnatural? (AND a hidden Trackpad setting)
2:30 Important Display Settings
5:06 Pro Tip to Customize Your Mac
6:40 Password Manager
7:57 Make your Desktop more FUN!
9:56 Clean up your Desktop
10:21 A MUST enable setting for Gaming/Video Editing
11:07 Ray Tracing = Awesome for Gaming!
11:30 Create Custom Web Apps
12:45 Quickly Screenshot/Screen Record (and a trick)
13:55 Finder is a MESS by default! Change these!
15:47 Add AirDrop here!
16:23 Make a REAL "Recents" Folder (pro tip)
18:43 How to preview files/web pages without space bar
19:52 The power of the 'Option' key
20:17 Stop files from auto opening
20:49 Refine Spotlight results
22:28 Do THIS to have a CLEAN Dock
24:18 Control Center
24:51 Avoid Messages & FaceTime Calls
25:42 iCloud Drive
26:36 Touch ID
27:16 Time Machine Backups
27:52 Learn any new tips?
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@BrandonButch 9 ай бұрын

*What is the very first thing you do when setting up a MacBook? 🧐*

@lightningfan 9 ай бұрын

None I’m poor

@BrandonButch 9 ай бұрын

@@lightningfan what do you use now?

@lightningfan 9 ай бұрын

@@BrandonButchMicrosoft surface pro 💀

@martingoff-jones2184 8 ай бұрын

just pushed the button on an M3 Pro Max 16 with 128Gb & 2Tb. Wondering how long i’m going to survive without any kidneys & a few other organs 🤣🤣

@luckeysin 8 ай бұрын

@@lightningfanlll

@vex6543 7 ай бұрын

I’ll do what I want boy

@KrishJain-js1ln 3 ай бұрын

No comments but 45 likes lemme change that

@thensaidJacob Ай бұрын

😂

@miemiesteyl8897 Ай бұрын

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@s.a.f.7191 Ай бұрын

Amen.

@wtfpwnish 29 күн бұрын

Soulja boy tell em

@michellestevens 5 ай бұрын

I just bought a Macbook M3 Pro today, upgrading from a 2015 Macbook Pro with an Intel i7 7th gen CPU. I am in love with this laptop. Thank you so much for putting together this great video, it helped a lot in getting my new Macbook setup.

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

Congrats! I also had an 2015 MacBook and I just got mine and it was on sale on Best Buy. I got the 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro with 18GB Memory, 18-core GPU, and 1TB SSD. Can't wait to improve and save time on my editing since I'm a content creator

@bikeman7982 8 ай бұрын

"Unnatural scrolling" is just old baggage from the Windows world. Natural scrolling feels, well, natural!

@AvatarWanTV 9 ай бұрын

Your trackpad and scrolling settings are exactly what I always do! Even the 3 finger drag. 🙌🏼

@BrandonButch 9 ай бұрын

nice! That's the way it should come out of the box!

@TheAddish 8 ай бұрын

Why use 3 fingers? You use 1 finger, press and drag a window... Dont reallt understand why using 3 fingers is better?

@bobbydemondukes 7 ай бұрын

@@TheAddish2 in the pink and 1 in the stink?

@sandeepsaran4738 7 ай бұрын

This is an awesome video. Got my M3 Pro recently and replicated most of the settings shown in the video. I was not aware of many things covered here. Thanks for sharing the details!

@JustAPersonWhoComments 9 ай бұрын

Once I get myself an M3 Pro MacBook Pro, imma follow Brandon’s instructions! Keep it up!

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

Hope you get it! I just got mine and it was on sale on Best Buy. I got the 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro with 18GB Memory, 18-core GPU, and 1TB SSD. Can't wait to improve and save time on my editing since I'm a content creator

@EdwinLin-t3l Ай бұрын

@@Tainguyen.3haha we got the same thing and from same place. Was yours also 300 off?

@martingoff-jones2184 8 ай бұрын

For someone migrating from windows & brand new to MacOS, your video was very useful, and will doubtless prove invaluable when my new M3 arrives in a week or so, thank you

@BrandonButch 8 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad I was able to help! Enjoy your new Mac 😁

@SuecoSwiss 8 ай бұрын

I’m on the same boat ! Brand new, been a windows user for close to 20 yrs. I love it !

@martingoff-jones2184 8 ай бұрын

@@SuecoSwiss yep, mine’s arrived now, what a beauty! Has taken a little bit of getting used to, but definitely impressed already

@MoyaMarieHarris 3 сағат бұрын

This was a great video. I switched from a MBP M1Pro to a M3Max and it was a great way to optimize my set up to fit my life. Thanks a bunch!

@dg01ramirez Күн бұрын

So useful dude! You covered so much even things I didn’t even know I could do with my finder. That was the best section in my opinion THANKS A LOT 😊

@MaximusAureliusTony 4 ай бұрын

thanks man, i got m3 max recently and this honestly helped alot in getting a smoother user experience

@les_dev 5 ай бұрын

great video! I usually increase the playback speed on all the videos I watch but yours was perfect. a lot of good tips & you moved through them quickly. thank you!

@Playit2timez 9 ай бұрын

Grabbed an M3 pro loving it, great video really informative!

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

Congrats! I just got mine and it was on sale on Best Buy. I got the 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro with 18GB Memory, 18-core GPU, and 1TB SSD. Can't wait to improve and save time on my editing since I'm a content creator

@RolandSchlosser 4 ай бұрын

I ordered the MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro :D So exited! it arrives in about 2 weeks though u.u

@wonnnationunder 5 ай бұрын

Came back to this video just because I got my MacBook Pro M3 pro in space black today and needed some tips and ticks... Im coming from an intel so this is a major upgrade of me. Im excited and thanks for this video. Been a follower for many years now! great work Brandon 🙏🏽

@j.m4a1 5 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@sebabonvin 5 ай бұрын

I have to pick up mine tomorrow, my very first MacBook 😊

@bize1msu631 4 ай бұрын

About to pull the trigger tomorrow. Upgrading from late 2013 MBP that still works and does what I need …just slower 😢 I have to find a use for it b/c it has sentimental value. I swore I would never get a Mac but since I bit the Apple I cannot go back!

@wonnnationunder 4 ай бұрын

@@bize1msu631 Go for it. You can always keep it considering it's still running good. Im in love with mine. I feel so productive and up to date... worth eery penny. Im able to do all my task easily. Im glad I went with the 14" I was used to a 16". but it became hassle traveling with it.. Let me know if you made the jump.

@andreanicolette2961 6 ай бұрын

I purchased the M3 max MacBook Pro 16" and LOVE how big the screen is and super FAST, yet very thin and light. Thank you for taking time to make this video, I learned a lot. I am new to the MacBook and found all of your tips very helpful. I have been a longtime user of apple iPhone and iPad, and recently started editing video taken on my iPhone using FinalCut Pro, but that software is for apple only, so that was a good excuse to get a MacBook. I did spend a lot, but I figure it's worth the investment because I only buy a new computers about every 5 years and have no patience for slow computers.

@diokdin 8 ай бұрын

Watching this on my new 14" M3 Max MacBook Pro Base Model. Enjoying this a lot.. And thanks for this wonderful tips.

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

Congrats! I was going get the base model also, but I got the 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro with 18GB Memory, 18-core GPU, and 1TB SSD and it was a good choice. Can't wait to improve and save time on my editing since I'm a content creator

@Scraws 9 ай бұрын

Natural scrolling turned off? You savage. The three finger drag is genius! I didn't know that one.

@elysem3608 5 ай бұрын

At 24:15 you briefly mention pressing and holding down Safari app to view different windows. However, I only get a drop down list of the windows as opposed to viewing. Is this a setting feature I missed?

@LukasRoessler 3 ай бұрын

Do you have the solution? I'm also interested in how it works

@anantmundankar6485 6 ай бұрын

Hey I just bought the M3 Pro chip MacBook Pro and this was the first vedio I watched on it. Thanks a lot

@hubert3637 7 ай бұрын

I LOOOOOVE how fluid your video quality is. I know Its imposible but it seems like 120hz :PPPP

@chrisadamson329 24 күн бұрын

Just got an M3Pro Macbook Pro. First Mac and your videos have been super helpful.

@kylosroom 2 ай бұрын

Got the MacBook Pro m3 Pro! Loving it!

@cassandraconstant3984 Ай бұрын

Thanks a million! I haven’t got my M3 Pro yet, so I will be re listening to your great video!

@danielwoodward5256 Ай бұрын

Fantastic guide! I've watched several in the last couple of days since getting my new MacBook Pro, and this was by far the most useful, thank you!

@riasure 6 ай бұрын

So many gems! Really helpful tips which I have not seen in other similar titled videos. Thanks so much.

@verindersyal9126 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful. Just used your tutorial to set up my MacBook Pro. Have used a Mac for a long time. But I found this a really good reminder of some new features and things I had forgotten. Much appreciated.

@Rheilffordd 7 ай бұрын

Hello! Got the M3 Max 14inch yesterday for Christmas, and this is literally the first video I've watched to set it up, so thank you! Have given it a like

@sodobson 6 ай бұрын

i got the new `6" m3. i liked all the iinfo.. but esp the hot corner tips... very handy.

@greystoke2019 Ай бұрын

I just got the MBP M3 Pro 14" and it is absolutely brilliant! My favorite tip here was using Smart Folder to create a customized Recents folder. Intuitive but not so obvious, aye? One of the best videos I have come across!

@SethYorkKY 3 ай бұрын

Incredibly helpful! I’ve been using a MAC for years and I learned a TON from this video. I only wish I knew this sooner!

@GeeLee1957 5 ай бұрын

I just picked up the 2024 Macbook Pro 16 inch with 36 Gigs of Ram and 1TB storage for personal casual use. It is my first ever Macbook and I really enjoy using it daily. First thing I did was to fine tune the Macbook while watching your Tips and Tricks.

@dave0110aaaa 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching me about hot corners...as the notes box wouldn't leave my desktop for more than a year! good lord thank you1

@josephconner4596 8 күн бұрын

The trackpad doesn’t actually click, and you can prove that to yourself by shutting the machine all the way down/power off. Then you’ll find that pressing on the trackpad produces no movement, no click. Theres a little motor inside that mimics clicking and only works when powered on 😱

@bobm2410 3 ай бұрын

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a new MBP. Good ideas

@alltimefave 4 ай бұрын

Brandon, thanks for all the helpful tips and carefully explained instructions! This video saved so much of my time and energy!

@ChristyZhu 7 ай бұрын

This was brilliant, thanks! For me the three-finger tap to preview and the spotlight search are the highlights. I did also go through all the setting changes just to be familiar and in case I want to change later on. Thanks again!!

@astrax1996 9 күн бұрын

I bought my mcbook pro m3 yesterday. As someone who is into windows, navigating macOS is such a headache to me. Glad I bumped into this vid and set-up my new macbook into my likings!

@KevinMata1 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Getting mine soon, can’t wait to get my hands on it

@lloydvega7130 Ай бұрын

Thank you this helped me a lot. I'm a new MacBook user and got a Macbook pro m3 pro.

@joshuachanwj 5 ай бұрын

Great stuff Brandon. I just bought a Macbook M3 pro 14". Your video helps me to do a quick setup without going through tedious settings one by one

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

@cobaltstarZ 4 ай бұрын

Hey, Thanks very much for a very good tutorial, liked the tips on dock, stage manager desktop customisations, also facetime, saved me a lot of time searching for these options on the web!

@alsanchez5204 22 күн бұрын

This was extremely helpful. Do you have a shortcuts video?

@Rich168 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brandon. Thanks for these tips. Just took delivery of a new 14 inch M3 Max MacBook. Already in the Apple ecosystem, but these tips were super useful. 🙂

@BrandonButch 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy your new machine

@omcasanova 27 күн бұрын

Track pad settings ❤ spot on, it’s how I use it.

@simhawk3986 5 ай бұрын

Just picked up the M3 Max.. great vid

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

I just got mine and it was on sale on Best Buy. I got the 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro with 18GB Memory, 18-core GPU, and 1TB SSD. Can't wait to improve and save time on my editing since I'm a content creator

@SavageMelo824 3 ай бұрын

Just got a MacBook Pro M3 pro chip! One of the best investments so far and felt incomplete. This video really cracked the shell for me. Everything very simple the way you put it and majority of these tips are definitely getting put to use big time! Appreciate the video and help! Peace and Blessings

@PDASEX 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I got the MacBook Pro M3 Max 16 inch. It made the most sense to me in order to optimize my experience with bigger fans keeping the system running cool and quiet while also maximizing the M3 Max chip capabilities. I’m so glad I didn’t get the 14 inch. The assistants at Apple were adamant about convincing me that the 14 inch would be better because the 16 inch is heavy but it’s not that heavy or big to me. This 16 inch is replacing my old 2013 27 inch iMac. It’s quite powerful, versatile for on the go use and big enough to make me not miss my old screen or feel limited without a second screen. What the Apple assistants either didn’t know or wouldn’t tell me is, the 14 inch M3 Max experience’s higher temperatures causing the system to work harder to optimize its capabilities which means more fan noise as it struggles to keep the system cool during high performance tasks. No regrets with my MacBook Pro M3 Max 16 inch! … although it could have been cheaper XD

@Excer1 5 ай бұрын

Amazing video, just got a new macbook pro M3 pro after a few years and was rusty. Thanks a lot!

@MalcolmFarrell 8 ай бұрын

I just ordered my MacBook Pro M3 Max. Cant wait to get and replay this video. Especially coming from an MacBook Pro 2011. Theres a lot of new features I was unaware of that ill be using.

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

@susankirk2283 5 ай бұрын

I just bought MacBook Pro M3

@bhupengarg4420 8 ай бұрын

What an amazing job Brandon, did exactly what the title promised. Deserves a subcribe!

@BrandonButch 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found it useful!

@monicahwanjiru8654 Ай бұрын

So helpful, I have an m3 pro macbook pro 14"

@kobbyamstrong 5 ай бұрын

Wow just got my New M3 MacBook Pro and you really taught me many stuffs thanks bro🙏🏽💯

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

@bgrimes467 6 ай бұрын

Lots of value. Thanks for posting!

@n1iex 4 ай бұрын

Great video Brandon just ordered a M3 max, thanks for sharing these tips!

@andregysberts8862 Ай бұрын

You video was easy to follow and apply to my MacBook Air, can you please do one on how to watch streaming services when offline. Coming from a tablet where you had the app and you could download the movie or show and then watch it when offline is the only thing that frustrates me for a new iOS user

@teddystewart6487 4 ай бұрын

Great video!!! Thanks for the information and walkthrough!!!

@jam-toast-enjoyer 2 ай бұрын

My M3 Pro arrived today and this vid was so helpful setting everything up, thank you

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

@RaimundoHoward 4 ай бұрын

Great video! I used several of the suggestions. Thanks!

@sandeepsaran4738 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@josesantiago5877 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Your tips was very helpful! I am a windows user and it is good to learn all these tips and tricks

@Worthless. 14 күн бұрын

26:05 bro.. u rec turning on optimized mac storage.. but then you say to turn off icloud drive... u know u need to have icloud drive enable to be able to turn on "optimized mac storage"..... ?????????

@BrandonCarson 7 ай бұрын

Great tips here! I used a few, especially the 3-finger window drag! Thanks!

@sanjaysingh-it9yr 5 ай бұрын

Really useful video. I bought a M3 pro, Loved the finder settings 😊

@serhiikramarenko629 8 ай бұрын

useful tips, thank you. currently have a base Macbook air M2, these tips are useful for this device as well. I am planning to upgrade to Macbook 14 M3 Pro in the future, so will migrate these settings onto the new device as well.

@volturi3703 2 ай бұрын

1:29 Champ! 🙌

@prostaffagency 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Saw many setups before yours but yours was by far the best! Thank you.

@zoopyzanas31 4 ай бұрын

About to get a M3 max 48GB really exited for it

@felipeoc17 5 ай бұрын

I just got the M3 Pro Refurbished on Apple's website. It's literally brand new. Also, this video helped a lot! Thanks Brandon!

@sebabonvin 5 ай бұрын

I have to pick up mine tomorrow (MacBook Pro M3 Pro refurbished)

@letmebreakitdown2u152 Ай бұрын

How much RAM?

@TikhonHMt 5 ай бұрын

Just picked up the M3 Pro MacBook Pro…thanks for the setup tips.

@Smdunahoe 3 ай бұрын

i have the macbook pro 14 m3pro but it didn't let me do the battery like you did. this was very helpful since this was my first macbook.

@alvinowilliams7470 7 ай бұрын

Got the M3 Max, and this video was super helpful!

@evlnte 6 ай бұрын

I got the Max. I really learned a lot about finder customization and applied much of what you suggested except for iCloud. I organize my family's finances using iCloud drive and sharing. It is the easiest way to have each person submit their documents and receipts to their own, shared folder from which I pick out the docs I need or need to share with them. Subscribing after watching this video.

@michsky46 6 ай бұрын

Absolute video! Thank you! Tomorrow For first time gona have macbook

@user-mw9ss4ij3k 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. MacBook Pro 3 14 inch. Learned so much. thank you

@cameroncraig771 6 ай бұрын

Just bought a 14” m3 pro. It’s my first macbook and as a noob I think she runs fine for what I need

@BhupinderSingh-vm7ov 3 ай бұрын

Best video

@orbitalarbiter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@OrincyWhyteDesigns 4 ай бұрын

That "minimize window into icon" I have been trying to remember that for so long

@ChadKenova 8 ай бұрын

Got my first mac i few days ago and man it’s a learning curve for me. I picked up a 14in MacBook pro 18gb’s ram 512 ssd and love it so far. The screen and the speakers are the best I’ve seen or heard on a laptop plus the battery life is awesome. I still love my 13900hx gaming laptop but battery life not one of its strong suits. It just learning how to do simple things and what option to turn on of off.

@CMvidproductions 7 ай бұрын

Just got the same model and I’m digging it so much!

@jazzmanematthews8376 7 ай бұрын

I just got the same model too! It’s pretty awesome!

@LXAndre 3 ай бұрын

Great video! Please do some more tips 🙂

@SamA-xt5hm 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I learned a lot

@sashimifr 7 ай бұрын

3:23 increasing the scaling the way you suggest will substantially impact performance.

@FunFindsYT 6 ай бұрын

2:00 I tried your new thee-finger drag suggestion, but I turned it off again. However, now I cannot use three finger drag to change between open applications? How do I reset?

@jameswhitaker4357 5 ай бұрын

Migrating from an intel. For any others out there, be careful migrating from an intel to a silicon model.... I decided not to migrate hard drives due to all the "intel based" programs I downloaded and know it would cause performance issues on a silicon...better off re-downloading the programs and run in Rosetta if necessary. Cheers for the setup tips!

@nitttttttty 4 ай бұрын

thank you, this was awesome, I wonder do you think safari is better than chrome or firefox? you didn't change that one...

@ChineseCheeseCaked Ай бұрын

Do you have a video like this for M1 Pro?

@JohnTheFierce 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Def will help with my 16” M3 Max.

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

Congrats! I just got mine and it was on sale on Best Buy. I got the 14 inch M3 MacBook Pro with 18GB Memory, 18-core GPU, and 1TB SSD., which is below the MAX. Can't wait to improve and save time on my editing since I'm a content creator

@dannypatwalmer 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! After years on Windows, i finally decided to buy a 16'' MacBook Pro and your Video was very helpful! After using it a while, i definitely don't want to go back to windows, because the macos is just so intuitive.

@qcbeta 7 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly, this was Super helpful!! I'm Definitely a novice user when it comes to this MacBook Pro M3- 14 inch. 😊

@kcfan54 4 ай бұрын

Great Video! Getting my MBPro in a couple of days, This info will be very helpful, especially coming from an 2017 - Intel MBPro. - Thank you.

3 ай бұрын

I'm going to do all of these when my M3 comes. Thanks!

@Tainguyen.3 Ай бұрын

@LordAlucar01 7 ай бұрын

thanks for the two very usefull tips i did not knew about first is accesibility tracker/pointer and trackpad scrolling speed this i had no clue about, second is viewing previews with 3 finger tap, rest i knew.

@Jakakakak294 5 ай бұрын

Yes I have learn something news you help me to set new things up for my new MacBook Pro m3 Thank you @BrandonButch!

@robgilbert3395 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video, but I have to disagree on your backup strategy. Cloud backup means your data is safe from physical breakdown. Also, the tech for securing iCloud storage is constantly upgrading. My two cents.

@jeromehutchinson1961 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video and tips, thank you.

@sweetbabyray501 7 ай бұрын

This is literally life changing. Thank you so much!

@kospell 8 ай бұрын

Huge thanks! Very useful

@WonderTrays 6 ай бұрын

I have the 14” M3 Pro but don’t see the ''Energy Mode'' to set On battery power or On power adapter to High Power. What should I do? I already updated the software to the lasted version.

@watermelun6894 6 ай бұрын

Came to say the same. 14" M3 Pro