Latest8 min read
New Mac setup checklist
New Mac setup: set up your MacBook before it turns into your old one
Set up a new Mac or MacBook in this order: leave the old mess behind, pick one cloud for every file, keep Desktop and Downloads empty, name files by date, fix Finder, make Raycast your launcher, learn five shortcuts, set up Touch ID and the trackpad, silence notifications, and lock down passwords and backups. Plan on two hours.