15-Inch MacBook Air M2 (2023) - First 20+ Things to Do! | MacBook Air 15 Tips & Tricks

Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 is here and in this video, we cover more than 20 of the first settings you need to change, the tips you need to know, and some hidden tricks that will save you time. Enjoy!

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Chapters:
0:00 Incoming
0:20 Update! (even if you’re on the latest version)
1:48 Custom Wallpaper Folder
2:33 Upscale Display on MacBook Air 15"
2:54 Battery & Menu Bar/Control Center
4:26 Lock Screen (this is SO annoying!)
5:20 Stylize MacBook Air
6:16 Hot Corners (must setup!)
7:24 Make the Dock YOURS
8:49 Your Desktop is Hideous
10:12 Finder (Critical Changes)
12:14 Pro tip: Smart Folders!
13:46 Other Finder Tricks
14:46 Trackpad (plus a bonus hidden feature)
17:25 Quick Screenshot/Screen Record
17:54 Unlocking MacBook Air
18:39 Auto Open
19:01 But DON’T Auto Open These
19:37 Spotlight Search everything (literally)
20:52 One of the most annoying things (disable this immediately)
21:46 USB Hub
22:12 External SSD/HDD (and why)
23:17 iCloud
23:52 Bonus Tip

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