MacBook Pro M2 Pro & M2 Max (2023) - First 16 Things To Do | MacBook Pro Tips, Tricks & Settings To Change

Apple just released the new 2023 MacBook Pro 14" & 16" with the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and in this video, we're going to discuss the first 16+ things you need to do after unboxing yours! This will consist of tips, tricks, settings to change, and just general things you need to know to get the most out of your MacBook - whether it's a 14 or 16 model. Enjoy!

Buy M2 Pro/M2 Max MacBook Pro here: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/ma...

MacBook Pro 14 vs 16 (M2 Pro) - Unboxing & Full Comparison:    • MacBook Pro 14 vs 16 - Which SHOULD Y...  
M2 vs M2 Pro Mac mini - Unboxing, Comparison, Benchmarks & Review:    • Mac Mini M2 vs M2 Pro - Unboxing, Com...  
14 ACTUAL iPhone Tricks You Didn't Know Existed:    • 14 ACTUAL iPhone Tricks You Didn't Kn...  
iPhone 14 Pro Max Review -    • iPhone 14 Pro Max Review - how it pro...  
Apple Watch Ultra Review - It should NOT be this good:    • Apple Watch Ultra Review - it should ...  

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:23 Natural or Unnatural? (+ hidden Trackpad setting)
2:27 Customize Appearance
4:33 Lockscreen
5:19 More Customization/Gestures
6:20 Increase MacBook Pro 16" performance
7:04 Battery
7:30 Improve Webcam & Mic Quality by 10x
8:14 Space Bar
8:58 Customize Finder
9:45 Change Default Apps
10:30 Disable Auto-Opening Files
10:59 Messages/FaceTime Calls
12:15 Spotlight Search is the GOAT
14:32 Change up that Dock
15:52 Don't let your Desktop get ugly
17:05 ..and the Menu Bar
17:30 Touch ID
18:13 iCloud
19:00 A Quick Way to Screenshot/Record
20:00 Access SECRET Menus
21:08 Finder

Did you pick up a new 2023 MacBook Pro? If so, what was the first thing you did after unboxing?

🍎 Become a Channel Member to get access to exclusive wallpapers, see videos early, get VIP support + other perks: http://bit.ly/2OFfI1Y
💬 Join our Discord server to continue the conversation:   / discord  
🔔 Subscribe Here (it's FREE!): http://bit.ly/2Mn1SUY

📱 Best tech deals (updated daily): http://amzn.to/2qcK0QT

▬ SOCIAL MEDIA ▬
▶️ Twitter:   / brandonbutch  
▶️ Instagram:   / brandonbutch  
▶️ TikTok:   / brandon.butch  
▶️ Facebook:   / brandonbutchyt  
▶️ Apple Music: https://apple.co/2VF3KZj

▬ GEAR used to make this video ▬
📷 Camera: https://amzn.to/3Fn6f8R
📷 Lens: https://amzn.to/31VXuVC
🎙️ Mic: https://amzn.to/2HLUVZp
🎤 Other Mic: https://amzn.to/2jP0HLl
🎛️ Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/2kNwwnU

▬ STAY UP-TO-DATE! ▬
Make sure to subscribe to the channel & opt-in for push notifications (click the BELL icon next to the subscribe button) to be notified immediately when I release new videos!

Disclosure: This video might contain affiliate links, which help fund the channel if you make a purchase.

Have a fantastic day & I'll see you in the next video!