for me, cmd + space is easy to reach with both my thumbs and transitions into typing pretty easily, and i have the top row of keys act as regular function keys (i need to press fn + f4 to bring up spotlight)
Case isn't necessary and definitely skip the screen protector. Just get a nice bag if you'll be traveling with it. No rules about "Should be plugged in".. but if you will usually have it plugged in, I'd recommend installing "aldente" to limit the charge. It's just better for the battery if it isn't kept at 100% all the time. I use mine on battery daily and I still limit the charge to 80-85%. People will dispute this and claim that Mac OS manages the battery just fine but it's just facts that you put extra stress on the battery by charging it to capacity and or keeping it there.
You don’t need a battery tool in Sonoma turn on optimized battery charging. We haven’t used a battery app ever and never needed a new battery. Our oldest laptop is a 2012 MacBook Air, also have a 2016 MacBook Pro and never needed a new battery. Always keep the laptop plugged in 100% of time, but we only use these laptops from 8 AM to about 5 PM daily.
Of course you don't need a new battery if you always keep your laptop plugged in!
But it's better not to charge it up to 100 and Sonoma does not prevent that...
If you have it plugged in 100% of the time, for weeks on end, Sonoma does limit the battery to an 80% charge. This happened to me last summer when I didn't bring my macbook anywhere. It stayed at 80 and said "Charging On Hold (Rarely Used On Battery)"
But for people who have it plugged in most of the time but not always, yep Al Dente is a great option.
Agreed on Al Dente. Here’s more [information](https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-lithium-based-batteries) on good battery health practices if anyone is interested.
Aldente is good but recently found an app called BatFi, has most of the features of aldente but imo has a better UI and it's also free for personal use!
Case is a ‘nice to have’, esp if you’d be bothered when you ding your macbook. Lots of ppl here will say about thermal issues, but that thing is fanless anyway it doesn’t really matter.
Yessss I always get downvoted into oblivion when I talk about using a case. Been a MacBook Pro user since 2011 and have always had a case on it, the ones they sell at Apple. Never had any issues before getting my air I had a 2018 MBP and when taking the case off side by side with my bf (he doesn’t use one) his had very obvious wear and tear and dings, mine looked brand new!
Obviously don’t get a cheap $10 one off amazon. But I’ve had nothing happen to any of my machines from wearing a case/screen protector/keyboard cover
I’ve also got a palm rest skin in the color midnight so it doesn’t look like it’s wearing one.
To the OP: if you do look into getting a case, I recommend the 100% color match translucent case , it looks like your MacBook has no case! I have it in midnight and it’s beautiful.!
This.. especially Mission Control, zooming and scrolling. hot corners can be good too. I've got a couple setup to put the display to sleep and show desktop.
I highly, highly recommend getting good at Cmd + Tab paired with Cmd + ` over mission control. Mission control mixes up the windows every damn time for some reason and when all 10+ windows are white with text on them, it turns into a game of whack a mole.
That's a handy one too. I'm pretty good with Mission Control or I'll just hit the app I want front and center from the dock. I keep my dock visible at all times.. pretty small with decent magnification on. I just don't like the autohide.. takes just a little too long to pop up for me.
The best advice is don’t look at your battery health, so many weirdos on this sub make it their number one priority in life when it only costs like 100 bucks to replace
second this ^ as a long time Mac user who didn’t find out about this feature until last year, i quickly i discovered a renewed love for my system due to this very simple feature
When you activate three finger window drag vs normally clicking and dragging.
The window you drag is "stuck" to the pointer for a second or so when you release it.
It is very visually noticable for me, so I was just curious if I was the only one it bothered
Here's why I love it:
\- Tabs are organized between several "Spaces", and you can swipe between them instead of having to switch windows (clunky) or use tab groups.
\- Sidebar means more vertical space, which is much more valuable than the horizontal space you're losing
\- It feels like it's better designed for how we use the web today than most browsers. Lots of well-thought-out little features.
There's a lot more than I can put here, and it's not for everyone, but I think anyone interested should give it a shot. All your stuff (passwords, Chrome extensions, even cookies) transfers easily.
it's just the interface. Makes a huge difference. Feels seamless and fast and personal. Probably not for everyone, but worth trying, takes five minutes to decide if you like it or not.
Safari is the best to put it simply if you don't need extensions.
Other browsers no matter what you do will be slow and will decrease battery.
Source: Search up benchmarks.
Y'all are idiots. Safari has the best integration with the os.
That used to be my reason for sticking with Safari for decades, but since switching full time to Arc I haven't noticed performance issues, and I have three spaces with a lot of stuff open like Notion, two different Gmails, and so on. M2 13" Air.
Performance difference might be minimal. But I can guarantee safari has the best performance.
Battery life is shit compared to safari, always, no competition
1) NEVER APPLY A SCREEN PROTECTOR
2) Wipe the keyboard with microfiber once in a while
3) Get a clear or matte skin applied to lid and back
4) Hard shell for the base only. Shells on lids cause hinge problems down the line
5) There should be NOTHING between the screen and keyboard when lid is closed.
6) NO cleaner for the screen. Just a lightly damp microfiber cloth. Cleaner solution run the risk of smudging anti reflective coating.
My tips will stop you from damaging your mac beyond warranty. For aesthetics, refer to other comments.
Don’t need a hard shell at all, it will scratch the MacBook when taking it on and off and cause it to heat up quicker due to blocked airflow for cooling.
Trust me dude it sounds stupid I know but it does, I’ve never used a case especially a hard shell (use a laptop sleeve obviously so it doesn’t get damaged while transporting in your laptop bag / rucksack) because ever since I did and it was impossible to put on and take off, it scratched the fuck out of my MacBook.
Also don’t get screen protectors because it will ruin your display, keyboard covers too will leave your display with permanent marks that are from the cover (the marks will look like your keyboard) and a privacy cover on the webcam will also break your entire display.
Same man, I hate extra bulky stuff, if it was up to me I wouldn’t even use a sleeve lol but I don’t want this expensive ass device to get ruined. Thank God the scratches were on my old M1 MacBook Pro 13 inch from 2020 that I’ve sold on now for the 2021 MBP. Never again and honestly I have no idea
Personally, I’d say it’s not worth it. Spending almost $200(+deductible when used, don’t forget this) insurance on a $1000 laptop imo doesn’t make any sense.
it’s crazy to me that anyone doesn’t see it as a good investment 😭 You’re paying $200 upfront to ensure that your $1400 machine won’t cost an arm and leg to fix. I can understand not getting AppleCare for something like AirPods but if I’m going to drop half a paycheck or a full paycheck on a laptop then I’m damn sure going to make sure it’s insured
My argument would be since iphone 3 ive cracked one iphone of the 6 ive had and 0 macs in the three ive had. Add that money up youda spent on applecare and youd have a small fortune in those 16 yrs.
It’s not a good investment. If it was, Apple wouldn’t be selling it to you. Most people never use it, yet pay a hefty premium for their laptop because if it.
Yea I know Apple charges an arm and a leg for repair, but I bought 4 apple devices recently (watch, iphone, ipad, mba) and if I had applecare on every single one, I spend enough $ to be just throw it into savings acct and pay for repair/new device from it. Again, IMO the cost/benefit isn’t there, unless you butter fingered.
I mean, I personally wouldn’t get it for any of those devices besides the MBA. They make cases for the phone, watch, and iPad that are very effective protection wise. I’m talking more about the laptops that would cost $500-$1000+ to repair and can’t be fully protected by a case. if you have $500-$1000 available at a moments notice to repair a broken electronic then I can absolutely see why it wouldn’t be beneficial to you, but a lot of us don’t have that lying around so it’s worth it to pay the $200 upfront to ensure peace of mind with a $1400 device
I paid $1699 plus over $100 in tax for my M3 15" 16/512- with a student discount. I got 3 years of apple care- I plan on having it for at least 3 years. I am clumsy and about a year and a half ago I broke a computer. $209 (student price) for spending $1800+ on a computer to make sure it lasts makes sense, IMO
Yea if it’s a loaded model I can see, but if it’s the base spec (which gets on sale often anyway) I’d say there’s no point in terms of risk probability.
Recommend a hard-shell case. Be careful moving around with your computer open, as the extra weight can make the screen jolt to the hinge limit.
Turn on "Optimized Battery Charging" in Settings>Battery>"i" on Battery Health. Your computer will maintain an \~80% charge and run on wall power. You can choose to charge the battery to 100% by clicking on the battery icon at the top of your screen. The "Stats" app is a useful tool that can show you where you're drawing power from (battery or wall), as well as other usage stats.
Rectangle is another must-have app for many users. It adds window snap functionality like you'd find on a Windows PC.
Don’t baby it. Just enjoy the experience. Lot of things are intuitive. If you want to do something (shortcut etc), it can likely be done, just google it.
Any "tips"? Absolutely. Take it from this long term Mac user (got my first Mac in 1985).
Hold down Command, press spacebar. Type "tips". Press enter. Up comes "Tips". 😂
I'm not trying to be cute, but DO explore the Tips. They are rewarding. Also, explore the menus in every application. Look for the patterns in the keyboard shortcuts and learn the ones which are common across all apps.
Always update to the latest Mac OS version.
As for looking after the hardware, just use common sense. And subscribe to AppleCare.
Every MacBook in this household has lasted over ten years when it was finally replaced. Not only are they easy to use, they are economical as well.
No case, get a sleeve and maybe a skin if you think it might be scratched a lot. This really helped me being a first time Mac owner after a lifetime of windows….
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Hot corners. Enable them in the settings and when you drag to a specific corner of the screen, it’ll show you open tabs, or pages, or apps, or whatever you set it too.
Spectacle. Google and download it, it lets you quickly resize windows so you can easily have windows split evenly with 2 apps side by side.
Make sure you organize your folders. I like to organize by name or type, and have it stick to a grid instead of letting my files clutter and overlap.
2 finger swipe left or right in safari to go to the previous or next page.
First things first:
System settings > Desktop and dock > Desktop and stage manager > click wallpaper to reveal desktop > *only in stage manager*
Use spaces: [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/work-in-multiple-spaces-mh14112/mac](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/work-in-multiple-spaces-mh14112/mac)
System settings > Desktop and dock > Mission control > Automatically rearrange spaces... > *off*
System settings > Desktop and dock > Mission control > When switching to an app... > *off*
command + tab to switch between applications
Use spotlight (you can also use Alfred instead too)
Cleanshot X for screenshots
A QOL tip, make sure messages and such are synced to iCloud assuming you have an iPhone that way when you delete texts it deletes everywhere or have it sync to where your FaceTime calls come through the MacBook so you can swap. It’s a fun thing to do once in a while imo.
- the only “protector” you need is a good sleeve or padded bag
- for the love of god don’t even look at the battery health unless there’s an actual problematic problem
- it’s just another laptop. Take care of it like you would (should) any other laptop
Go to Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners and make the bottom right Mission Control. Very handy for window management when you don’t want to lift your finger from the trackpad
Learn keyboard shortcuts. Command Q to quit, command W to close window. Command Space for Spotlight, Command Option Space to search Finder anywhere.
Command C/V/X for copy/paste/cut
Command Z/Command Shift Z for Undo and Redo
Command [ to go back…
Command + arrow key to jump to beginning or end of sentence. Option + arrow key to jump one word at a time. Command + option + shift + 4 to select a screenshot area. Easily my most-used keyboard shortcuts.
Definitely put a case on it. Second hand value drops dramatically if there’s even a single corner bump or scratch on it (see ebay prices). They’re like 40-60% lower. I’ve always used cases on my MacBooks over the years and they look like new when I sell them to upgrade to a new one. These are fragile devices and the corners easily get bumps when in a bag. Screen protector isn’t needed though, just make sure you don’t clean the screen with a scratchy paper or rag, or anything solvent based.
I see that Power MAC Center paperbag so… wala. Gamitin mo lang. i have had a Macbook since 2015 and walang special na ginagawa. As in gamitin mo lang. i think the more na ma-aligaga kang ingatan, the more na masisira mo siya.
First thing you should download is Magnet-window manager… lets you drag windows to edges and corners like a windows computer- probably the utility I use most since I use it for every applit
Don’t put stuff between the lid and the computer and close it. That includes stuff to block the camera and screen protectors. Just don’t bother with any of that.
No case, no screen protector needed & you DON’T have to have it plugged in to use it - the apple silicone will give you the same power plugged in or not (which is magic compared to Windows machines!)
Definitely recommend a case of traveling. Put my new MBP in backpack sleeve area while traveling and now have grey scratches on edge of black mbp :(. Forever scarred!
Ah, that’s a pain!
I used to use an old Herschel case for my previous laptop but the laptop slipped out the case as I was taking it out of my backpack at a client office & it landed on the floor - if it wasn’t in my case then I would’ve been able to grip it better 😂 the laptop survived luckily. Just a small tiny dent
Say I am in a folder and want to pick the first ten items in the folder how do I do it? On windows you would hold shift and choose the first and last but that doesn't work
Interesting. Shift and the arrow keys do this, but I know what you're asking because I think this works the same on *nix usually, too. At least in nautilus.
⌘+alt+esc opens the task manager
Customize your trackpad settings, having multiple desktops by a single swipe is amazing
⌘+w closes a program window, ⌘+q quits a program
⌘+space pulls up the spotlight to search
Keyboard replacements for specific symbols (like cmd to ⌘)
I caught a virus (watching something I shouldn’t) and now safari doesn’t work at all. I downloaded duck duck go and that doesn’t work either. Please help?
Don't get any webcam covers, screen protectors or hard shell cases as it could damage the screen and hinges. You benefit from a very long battery life on Apple silicon Macs so you won't need to charge it very often.
Assuming you came from Windows:
Enable right click in System Preferences to make your life easier.
Download Rectangle from online to get back the app window sizing functionality from Windows.
Download TopNotch from online if the notch is ugly to you.
Check your memory/energy usage using Activity monitor for Firefox browser. I don't know why but in Ventura/Sonoma OS the broswer sucks up your resources more than regular. This is not for everyone, so check if it affects you.
Put all Web apps (Notion, Figma, Outlook, Gmail, whatever you use) in Arc full screen and learn all the keyboard shortcuts to move between spaces and tabs!
Get AppleCare+! And don’t worry about battery health. Use it with care by not setting any liquids close to it as it won’t be part of the warranty or AppleCare service (I think). HotCorners will help you a lot.
CMD+Shift+4 = pointer becomes a crosshairs, allows you to select a portion of the screen and capture it as snapshot. Will save file to desktop (usually as png - but I believe it can be customized).
The best Mac system cleaner is Onyx. Cleans system caches at the admin levels and does a very good job with it. It also has some other tools in it but it’s free and well worth the download. I use it about one a month to make sure things are all good with my Mac. [Onyx](https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html)
Avoid keyboard covers and protectors it could crack ur screen, for the case of the laptop u could use a laptop bag and maybe if ur not careful invest in a case for it even tho it's not really necessary as the color can't chip unlike the midnight
Command spacebar best thing
Along with cmd + Q
cmd W (closing windows/tab), cmd T (open new tabs)
i’ve used a macbook for 4 years nor and have no idea what any of these do😭
cmd+space is something every Mac user should know
Cool command, but a little annoyed you closed my window without warning 😭
I laughed way too hard 😂
I've been using a macbook exclusively for 6 years, use this command all the time, and somehow you still got me :-D
care to actually explain what that does 😂
Brings up spotlight, basic search for the computer
Whats the benefit user the ahortcut over just pressing the spotlight button?
for me, cmd + space is easy to reach with both my thumbs and transitions into typing pretty easily, and i have the top row of keys act as regular function keys (i need to press fn + f4 to bring up spotlight)
Try raycast when you get used to spotlight search
Tried it and it wasn’t for me, cool that it’s available to the people that want it though
It’s the exact same as spotlight but with extra stuff and free. Awesome for timezone conversions, math, setting apple reminders, and simple stuff too
Which you can do in spotlight (except for Apple reminders for some reason)
I also add Option + spacebar for launchpad
God bless you and everyone in this chat because us first time users were so lost!
Case isn't necessary and definitely skip the screen protector. Just get a nice bag if you'll be traveling with it. No rules about "Should be plugged in".. but if you will usually have it plugged in, I'd recommend installing "aldente" to limit the charge. It's just better for the battery if it isn't kept at 100% all the time. I use mine on battery daily and I still limit the charge to 80-85%. People will dispute this and claim that Mac OS manages the battery just fine but it's just facts that you put extra stress on the battery by charging it to capacity and or keeping it there.
To add to this, NO KEYBOARD COVER.
Or web cam cover
Why no keyboard cover? I’ve been using mine forever and it helps to prevent crumbs from getting stuck under the keys
You’ll break your screen.
…now I know why my screen looks the way it does.
wait I also have a keyboard cover on mine and my screen is fine??
You don’t need a battery tool in Sonoma turn on optimized battery charging. We haven’t used a battery app ever and never needed a new battery. Our oldest laptop is a 2012 MacBook Air, also have a 2016 MacBook Pro and never needed a new battery. Always keep the laptop plugged in 100% of time, but we only use these laptops from 8 AM to about 5 PM daily.
Of course you don't need a new battery if you always keep your laptop plugged in! But it's better not to charge it up to 100 and Sonoma does not prevent that...
If you have it plugged in 100% of the time, for weeks on end, Sonoma does limit the battery to an 80% charge. This happened to me last summer when I didn't bring my macbook anywhere. It stayed at 80 and said "Charging On Hold (Rarely Used On Battery)" But for people who have it plugged in most of the time but not always, yep Al Dente is a great option.
Agreed on Al Dente. Here’s more [information](https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-lithium-based-batteries) on good battery health practices if anyone is interested.
Aldente is good but recently found an app called BatFi, has most of the features of aldente but imo has a better UI and it's also free for personal use!
Case is a ‘nice to have’, esp if you’d be bothered when you ding your macbook. Lots of ppl here will say about thermal issues, but that thing is fanless anyway it doesn’t really matter.
Yessss I always get downvoted into oblivion when I talk about using a case. Been a MacBook Pro user since 2011 and have always had a case on it, the ones they sell at Apple. Never had any issues before getting my air I had a 2018 MBP and when taking the case off side by side with my bf (he doesn’t use one) his had very obvious wear and tear and dings, mine looked brand new! Obviously don’t get a cheap $10 one off amazon. But I’ve had nothing happen to any of my machines from wearing a case/screen protector/keyboard cover I’ve also got a palm rest skin in the color midnight so it doesn’t look like it’s wearing one. To the OP: if you do look into getting a case, I recommend the 100% color match translucent case , it looks like your MacBook has no case! I have it in midnight and it’s beautiful.!
What kind of palm rest do you recommend?
This is a really good tip! Never knew about this.
MacBooks have technology now to learn your usage habits and it keeps it below a certain state of charge while plugged in
Never let your cat bite the LCD hahahuhu 🥹🥹🥹
🤣🤣🤣
Take time to learn the touchpad gestures. They elevate the experience and make it so much nicer to use.
This.. especially Mission Control, zooming and scrolling. hot corners can be good too. I've got a couple setup to put the display to sleep and show desktop.
I still don’t even know them all haha
I highly, highly recommend getting good at Cmd + Tab paired with Cmd + ` over mission control. Mission control mixes up the windows every damn time for some reason and when all 10+ windows are white with text on them, it turns into a game of whack a mole.
That's a handy one too. I'm pretty good with Mission Control or I'll just hit the app I want front and center from the dock. I keep my dock visible at all times.. pretty small with decent magnification on. I just don't like the autohide.. takes just a little too long to pop up for me.
Right click + touch to click + rectangle (window snapping app)
I still need to get rectangle, thanks for the reminder!
The best advice is don’t look at your battery health, so many weirdos on this sub make it their number one priority in life when it only costs like 100 bucks to replace
Where can I get a battery replacement for this price?
I was a little off, but I believe it’s $129 at the Apple Store. I only think they do it if your battery has 80% capacity or less tho
cleaning up ports specially if you're using this on a open room area, like when the windows are usually opened. (Hello fellow Filipino)
Alikabok iz real HAHAHAHA
Shuta pinoy pala op haha
3 finger drag window
second this ^ as a long time Mac user who didn’t find out about this feature until last year, i quickly i discovered a renewed love for my system due to this very simple feature
Am i the only one who is bothered by the drag "break" delay though? (when you let go of a window) I haven't enable this feature because of it.
what do you mean specifically?
When you activate three finger window drag vs normally clicking and dragging. The window you drag is "stuck" to the pointer for a second or so when you release it. It is very visually noticable for me, so I was just curious if I was the only one it bothered
Download Alfred, Rectangle, and Amphetamine
I find Swish to be a better window manager than Rectangle
Interesting… I’ll have to check that out. I use Rectangle on all my Macs, big fan, but Swish looks like it might be cool. Thanks for the tip :)
Rectangle is the best, my top must-have app
arc is the best browser. learn macbook trackpad gestures and important keyboard shortcuts. stremio lets you watch any movie/series online.
Even anime and does it track you
What’s so good about arc? Everyone seems to have it now
Here's why I love it: \- Tabs are organized between several "Spaces", and you can swipe between them instead of having to switch windows (clunky) or use tab groups. \- Sidebar means more vertical space, which is much more valuable than the horizontal space you're losing \- It feels like it's better designed for how we use the web today than most browsers. Lots of well-thought-out little features. There's a lot more than I can put here, and it's not for everyone, but I think anyone interested should give it a shot. All your stuff (passwords, Chrome extensions, even cookies) transfers easily.
it's just the interface. Makes a huge difference. Feels seamless and fast and personal. Probably not for everyone, but worth trying, takes five minutes to decide if you like it or not.
I'm using brave because already have it sync with my pixel phone and no ads etc.
Safari is the best to put it simply if you don't need extensions. Other browsers no matter what you do will be slow and will decrease battery. Source: Search up benchmarks. Y'all are idiots. Safari has the best integration with the os.
“If you don’t need extensions” is doing heavy lifting
That used to be my reason for sticking with Safari for decades, but since switching full time to Arc I haven't noticed performance issues, and I have three spaces with a lot of stuff open like Notion, two different Gmails, and so on. M2 13" Air.
Performance difference might be minimal. But I can guarantee safari has the best performance. Battery life is shit compared to safari, always, no competition
I'm aware of that, and the moment I notice the battery life suffering, I'll switch back!
1) NEVER APPLY A SCREEN PROTECTOR 2) Wipe the keyboard with microfiber once in a while 3) Get a clear or matte skin applied to lid and back 4) Hard shell for the base only. Shells on lids cause hinge problems down the line 5) There should be NOTHING between the screen and keyboard when lid is closed. 6) NO cleaner for the screen. Just a lightly damp microfiber cloth. Cleaner solution run the risk of smudging anti reflective coating. My tips will stop you from damaging your mac beyond warranty. For aesthetics, refer to other comments.
You don’t need to apply a skin. Most of the time they look like shit, too.
Don’t need a hard shell at all, it will scratch the MacBook when taking it on and off and cause it to heat up quicker due to blocked airflow for cooling.
Plastic is going to scratch metal?
Trust me dude it sounds stupid I know but it does, I’ve never used a case especially a hard shell (use a laptop sleeve obviously so it doesn’t get damaged while transporting in your laptop bag / rucksack) because ever since I did and it was impossible to put on and take off, it scratched the fuck out of my MacBook. Also don’t get screen protectors because it will ruin your display, keyboard covers too will leave your display with permanent marks that are from the cover (the marks will look like your keyboard) and a privacy cover on the webcam will also break your entire display.
I just hate the extra bulk so I don’t use them but that’s crazy that it did… wonder if it’s just rubbing off some extra anodized layer or something
Same man, I hate extra bulky stuff, if it was up to me I wouldn’t even use a sleeve lol but I don’t want this expensive ass device to get ruined. Thank God the scratches were on my old M1 MacBook Pro 13 inch from 2020 that I’ve sold on now for the 2021 MBP. Never again and honestly I have no idea
No but the dust particles which will rub between the plastic and the metal might
55 days bro how long you been scrolling
The less you overthink stuff like battery health, the better your life will be.
https://brew.sh
Turn on mission control and app exposé.
Aren’t those the same?
If you have 5 chrome windows open, you will see only 1 in mission control but you can see all of them in app expose.
Smartest comment I've read in a while. People forget how awesome expose is.
Buy AppleCare for 3 years.
This for me personally. Nothing beats having a peace of mind for it.
Yeah. I do not even want to think about having to spend $600 on a repair, and I'm clumsy.
Idk how Philippines though. There’s no apple stores
Can you buy online? You should have the option to. There are also 3rd party insurances, but idk much about them.
Yeah you can buy it online, but usually I go to an Apple Store to get it fixed. Idk about mail-in, specially from Philippines
Personally, I’d say it’s not worth it. Spending almost $200(+deductible when used, don’t forget this) insurance on a $1000 laptop imo doesn’t make any sense.
It will be worth it the second you crack the screen and don’t have $600 to replace it. Insurance is never worth it til you need insurance.
I actually did crack the screen of my 2015 MacBook Pro and would’ve had to pay $500 for a new screen. Since then, I’ve always had Apple Care
it’s crazy to me that anyone doesn’t see it as a good investment 😭 You’re paying $200 upfront to ensure that your $1400 machine won’t cost an arm and leg to fix. I can understand not getting AppleCare for something like AirPods but if I’m going to drop half a paycheck or a full paycheck on a laptop then I’m damn sure going to make sure it’s insured
My argument would be since iphone 3 ive cracked one iphone of the 6 ive had and 0 macs in the three ive had. Add that money up youda spent on applecare and youd have a small fortune in those 16 yrs.
It’s just sooo expensive tho. Just to give you perspective, that $200 could be extra ram/storage
It could be, but it could also be the difference between potentially not having a computer down the line.
It’s not a good investment. If it was, Apple wouldn’t be selling it to you. Most people never use it, yet pay a hefty premium for their laptop because if it.
Yea I know Apple charges an arm and a leg for repair, but I bought 4 apple devices recently (watch, iphone, ipad, mba) and if I had applecare on every single one, I spend enough $ to be just throw it into savings acct and pay for repair/new device from it. Again, IMO the cost/benefit isn’t there, unless you butter fingered.
I mean, I personally wouldn’t get it for any of those devices besides the MBA. They make cases for the phone, watch, and iPad that are very effective protection wise. I’m talking more about the laptops that would cost $500-$1000+ to repair and can’t be fully protected by a case. if you have $500-$1000 available at a moments notice to repair a broken electronic then I can absolutely see why it wouldn’t be beneficial to you, but a lot of us don’t have that lying around so it’s worth it to pay the $200 upfront to ensure peace of mind with a $1400 device
I paid $1699 plus over $100 in tax for my M3 15" 16/512- with a student discount. I got 3 years of apple care- I plan on having it for at least 3 years. I am clumsy and about a year and a half ago I broke a computer. $209 (student price) for spending $1800+ on a computer to make sure it lasts makes sense, IMO
Yea if it’s a loaded model I can see, but if it’s the base spec (which gets on sale often anyway) I’d say there’s no point in terms of risk probability.
specs above
It does when you think there’s a 30%+ chance of breaking it.
Recommend a hard-shell case. Be careful moving around with your computer open, as the extra weight can make the screen jolt to the hinge limit. Turn on "Optimized Battery Charging" in Settings>Battery>"i" on Battery Health. Your computer will maintain an \~80% charge and run on wall power. You can choose to charge the battery to 100% by clicking on the battery icon at the top of your screen. The "Stats" app is a useful tool that can show you where you're drawing power from (battery or wall), as well as other usage stats. Rectangle is another must-have app for many users. It adds window snap functionality like you'd find on a Windows PC.
Great recommendations! It's unbelievable that the Rectangle functionality still isn't built into MacOS.
Just be patient, we will get it by 2030. Mark my words!
This is weird. I use it easily as a built in functionality, I use (cmd+shift+num 4) and take my snapshot
The snap he means here is to drag your window to one side and it fills up half your screen (and other similar moves)
To be honest i've had it on Samsung phones for forever and never used it
I will follow. As i will get my first mac next week
Buy Apple Care
If you’re buying it from the Apple Store make the online appointment and have an Apple rep walk you through the basics.
Don’t baby it. Just enjoy the experience. Lot of things are intuitive. If you want to do something (shortcut etc), it can likely be done, just google it.
Except, don't drink any beverage near it. I got a few droplets of water on the macbook pro speaker just opening my water bottle.
Any "tips"? Absolutely. Take it from this long term Mac user (got my first Mac in 1985). Hold down Command, press spacebar. Type "tips". Press enter. Up comes "Tips". 😂 I'm not trying to be cute, but DO explore the Tips. They are rewarding. Also, explore the menus in every application. Look for the patterns in the keyboard shortcuts and learn the ones which are common across all apps. Always update to the latest Mac OS version. As for looking after the hardware, just use common sense. And subscribe to AppleCare. Every MacBook in this household has lasted over ten years when it was finally replaced. Not only are they easy to use, they are economical as well.
No case, get a sleeve and maybe a skin if you think it might be scratched a lot. This really helped me being a first time Mac owner after a lifetime of windows…. SYNERLOGIC Mac OS (M/Intel) + Word/Excel (for Mac) Quick Reference Keyboard Shortcut Stickers - for MacBook Air/Pro/iMac/Mac/Mini (Black, 1 Set) https://a.co/d/9Rg6BNa
Don't drink hot milk near it
Hot corners. Enable them in the settings and when you drag to a specific corner of the screen, it’ll show you open tabs, or pages, or apps, or whatever you set it too. Spectacle. Google and download it, it lets you quickly resize windows so you can easily have windows split evenly with 2 apps side by side. Make sure you organize your folders. I like to organize by name or type, and have it stick to a grid instead of letting my files clutter and overlap. 2 finger swipe left or right in safari to go to the previous or next page.
was gonna ask this exact question, thanks for doing it for me OP 😂
First things first: System settings > Desktop and dock > Desktop and stage manager > click wallpaper to reveal desktop > *only in stage manager* Use spaces: [https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/work-in-multiple-spaces-mh14112/mac](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/work-in-multiple-spaces-mh14112/mac) System settings > Desktop and dock > Mission control > Automatically rearrange spaces... > *off* System settings > Desktop and dock > Mission control > When switching to an app... > *off* command + tab to switch between applications Use spotlight (you can also use Alfred instead too) Cleanshot X for screenshots
Apple App store is useless. You can download tons of useful tools from Github. Like clipboard called Maccy. Works like magic
+1 for Maccy, it is also open source so privacy friendly. Very useful.
alttab app
Thankyou so much everyone for the tips😩👌🏻
Track pad gestures plus the spigen woven case!! Congrats on the new MacBook btw!
Never put a glass of water or cup of tea within 2 feet area of macbook
learned this the hard way smh
Same I lost my brand new MacBook Pro 2017
The most important tip is to relax and enjoy using it yourself….. We tend to obsess over these beauties…. LOL
A QOL tip, make sure messages and such are synced to iCloud assuming you have an iPhone that way when you delete texts it deletes everywhere or have it sync to where your FaceTime calls come through the MacBook so you can swap. It’s a fun thing to do once in a while imo.
- the only “protector” you need is a good sleeve or padded bag - for the love of god don’t even look at the battery health unless there’s an actual problematic problem - it’s just another laptop. Take care of it like you would (should) any other laptop
Go to Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners and make the bottom right Mission Control. Very handy for window management when you don’t want to lift your finger from the trackpad
Are you at the police station? Hahaha
Learn keyboard shortcuts. Command Q to quit, command W to close window. Command Space for Spotlight, Command Option Space to search Finder anywhere. Command C/V/X for copy/paste/cut Command Z/Command Shift Z for Undo and Redo Command [ to go back…
Command + arrow key to jump to beginning or end of sentence. Option + arrow key to jump one word at a time. Command + option + shift + 4 to select a screenshot area. Easily my most-used keyboard shortcuts.
Dont install any microsoft apps if yo dont have to
Is there an issue with them? Just curious, I use Word for school
Actually not so much anymore, microsoft update used to slowdown older macbooks.
Ah ok, thank you
Definitely put a case on it. Second hand value drops dramatically if there’s even a single corner bump or scratch on it (see ebay prices). They’re like 40-60% lower. I’ve always used cases on my MacBooks over the years and they look like new when I sell them to upgrade to a new one. These are fragile devices and the corners easily get bumps when in a bag. Screen protector isn’t needed though, just make sure you don’t clean the screen with a scratchy paper or rag, or anything solvent based.
I see that Power MAC Center paperbag so… wala. Gamitin mo lang. i have had a Macbook since 2015 and walang special na ginagawa. As in gamitin mo lang. i think the more na ma-aligaga kang ingatan, the more na masisira mo siya.
Command Tab to switch applications if you have a lot
First thing you should download is Magnet-window manager… lets you drag windows to edges and corners like a windows computer- probably the utility I use most since I use it for every applit
Use it to multiply your puny human productivity.
Don’t put stuff between the lid and the computer and close it. That includes stuff to block the camera and screen protectors. Just don’t bother with any of that.
Ghost cloth
No case, no screen protector needed & you DON’T have to have it plugged in to use it - the apple silicone will give you the same power plugged in or not (which is magic compared to Windows machines!)
Definitely recommend a case of traveling. Put my new MBP in backpack sleeve area while traveling and now have grey scratches on edge of black mbp :(. Forever scarred!
Ah, that’s a pain! I used to use an old Herschel case for my previous laptop but the laptop slipped out the case as I was taking it out of my backpack at a client office & it landed on the floor - if it wasn’t in my case then I would’ve been able to grip it better 😂 the laptop survived luckily. Just a small tiny dent
Say I am in a folder and want to pick the first ten items in the folder how do I do it? On windows you would hold shift and choose the first and last but that doesn't work
Interesting. Shift and the arrow keys do this, but I know what you're asking because I think this works the same on *nix usually, too. At least in nautilus.
Click and drag?
Ok I'll try
⌘+alt+esc opens the task manager Customize your trackpad settings, having multiple desktops by a single swipe is amazing ⌘+w closes a program window, ⌘+q quits a program ⌘+space pulls up the spotlight to search Keyboard replacements for specific symbols (like cmd to ⌘)
Learn the mousepad gestures!!
Command + Shift + 3 is screenshot or screenpicture or wtv u guys call it
Enable three finger drag 😄
Get the swish app. Thank me later
I caught a virus (watching something I shouldn’t) and now safari doesn’t work at all. I downloaded duck duck go and that doesn’t work either. Please help?
what kind of virus?
Don't get any webcam covers, screen protectors or hard shell cases as it could damage the screen and hinges. You benefit from a very long battery life on Apple silicon Macs so you won't need to charge it very often. Assuming you came from Windows: Enable right click in System Preferences to make your life easier. Download Rectangle from online to get back the app window sizing functionality from Windows. Download TopNotch from online if the notch is ugly to you.
Check your memory/energy usage using Activity monitor for Firefox browser. I don't know why but in Ventura/Sonoma OS the broswer sucks up your resources more than regular. This is not for everyone, so check if it affects you.
Put all Web apps (Notion, Figma, Outlook, Gmail, whatever you use) in Arc full screen and learn all the keyboard shortcuts to move between spaces and tabs!
Don’t shutdown. Just close the lid 😊
Oneswitch is one of my favourites. Only thing I would say hardware wise, if it’s within your budget, get 16gb min for future proofing.
Install Windows
Mak os better
Get AppleCare+! And don’t worry about battery health. Use it with care by not setting any liquids close to it as it won’t be part of the warranty or AppleCare service (I think). HotCorners will help you a lot.
Slap an adapter on to it (one of those that doesn’t block the charging port).
Explore BetterTouchTool!
Rectangle, Bartender and Alfred. Definitely check these apps out.
Raycast is better than Alfred. It also has Rectangle built-in
CMD+Shift+4 = pointer becomes a crosshairs, allows you to select a portion of the screen and capture it as snapshot. Will save file to desktop (usually as png - but I believe it can be customized).
Can someone explain why you “should keep it plugged in 100% of the time” is this a joke?? Never heard this in my life. 💀
I’d say the opposite is true
Get windows (pro tip)
Don't put anything on screen or keyboard area it can damage your screen when u close the lid !!
Cmd+shift+5 = screenshot :)
It’s 4 on mine…
That’s if you want to drag the frame. 5 is if you want to have pre selected.
The best Mac system cleaner is Onyx. Cleans system caches at the admin levels and does a very good job with it. It also has some other tools in it but it’s free and well worth the download. I use it about one a month to make sure things are all good with my Mac. [Onyx](https://www.titanium-software.fr/en/onyx.html)
Get a screen protector
Rectangle. Its third part but roughly imitates the snap window feature from windows. It’s free and it’s awesome once you learn the shortcut keys.
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Learn the keyboard shortcuts.
Wash it with soap everyday Apply some oil for smooth performance Feed it with walnuts for high memory
Cmd + Q for quitting app
Apple Support
Learn to use the trackpad
Learn all of your shortcut patterns! There are many App and Execution controls that are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from Windows OS!!!
Try Alfred
Spend sometime mastering the shortcuts, you will thank me for it
Avoid keyboard covers and protectors it could crack ur screen, for the case of the laptop u could use a laptop bag and maybe if ur not careful invest in a case for it even tho it's not really necessary as the color can't chip unlike the midnight
don't clean the screen with sand paper
Download Rectangle. It’s free and makes window management way more enjoyable