In this guide, I go over a list of over 40+ things I always do to ensure the best user experience after setting up a new or erased Mac.
43 things to do after setting up a Mac
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Is it about time Apple launched a MacBook with cellular connectivity?
One of the strongest attributes for Apple is its A-series processors. And now, maybe even more so, the M-series. Apple has galloped away from the competition in mobile and desktop because of these chips. There have been rumors that Apple is going to expand that effort in the future, with a recent report saying as much. Especially towards wireless chips.
Bloomberg: A new baseline MacBook Pro among five new Macs arriving in 2022
Five new Apple silicon Mac computers are reportedly scheduled to land in 2022, including an entirely new baseline model of the MacBook Pro with Apple's next-generation M2 chip.
Will you buy a MacBook Air with white bezels?
When the brand new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models were unveiled earlier this year, it went down as one of the more significant changes for the laptop lineup in ages. Yes, part of that was Apple welcoming back elements the company had decided on its own to remove. But, still. They saw the error of their ways and eventually corrected it. Hooray!
In macOS Monterey 12.1, the MacBook Pro notch no longer conceals menu bar extras
The macOS Monterey 12.1 update resolves layout issues where the notch on 2021 MacBook Pros would obscure those tiny icons on the right side of your Mac's menu bar.
macOS Monterey 12.1 squishes major charging, trackpad and YouTube bugs
Apple's macOS Monterey 12.1 software update fixes major bugs that users have been complaining about, including problems related to MagSafe charging, registering trackpad taps as clicks and watching HDR content on YouTube.
The MacBook Pro’s SD card slot is giving some people headache
Some people are experiencing various problems with their MacBook Pro's SD card slot, such as the inability to mount an SD card, unusually slow transfer speeds and more.
Some people complaining about 16″ MacBook Pro not charging when completely shut down
Some of the owners of Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro are complaining about their notebook refusing to charge when shut down, with others reporting various hiccups when external monitors are connected in clamshell mode.
Apple launches a new MacBook Upgrade Program for eligible businesses
Apple has an iPhone Upgrade Program in place for general consumers, allowing for a single monthly payment and an easy path to upgrade to a new model when they want. Unfortunately, a similar program doesn't exist for the general populace with Macs. But! Eligible businesses can now sign up for their own option.
How to use Low Power Mode and boost the battery life of your MacBook
Learn how to enable the Low Power Mode feature on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro laptop to extend battery life and help it run cooler and quieter.
Have you already grown accustomed to the notch in the new MacBook Pro?
While the reality is that finding a product is a lot more difficult than it has been in the past, it appears to still be a good indication of how well something is selling if you can't find it at all. Which is why even though the brand new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro are probably just like every other piece of technology out there (including touchscreen in some vehicles), and hindered in supply by chip shortages, it would appear Apple's new professional laptops (or laptops for professionals) are selling quite well. Which also means that there are a lot of people out there with a brand new laptop that has a notch.
Apple may adopt two-stack OLED displays in future iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models
Apple's transition to displays with mini-LED technology is only an interesting one if you follow the rumor mill. If you do, then you know that the expectation is that Apple, at some point in the relatively near future, is going to make another transition in its display technology usage. This one will be to OLED, a technology that a lot of people have been demanding for quite some time.