Mac
Setup
Mac Setup: Tune a Mac for real work: account, iCloud, Finder, Dock, backups, privacy, keyboard, desktop, and the apps you open first.
Setup sits under Devices › Mac in the HowTo Tech menu. 20 guides are published here so far.
Guides
- How to set default apps on macOS
- How to Enable FileVault on macOS
- How to Enable iCloud Drive on macOS
- How to Pair a Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse with Mac
- How to Configure Hot Corners on macOS
- Performing a Final System Validation on macOS
- How to Configure Focus Modes on macOS
- How to Configure Safari Privacy Settings on macOS
- How to Configure an External Display on macOS
- How to Clean Up Login Items and Background Processes on macOS
- How to sign in to the Mac App Store
- How to Customize the Dock on macOS
- How to Configure Account Recovery for your Mac
- How to Change Your Mac's Name for AirDrop and Network Sharing
- How to Enable Time Machine on macOS
- How to Review and Manage App Permissions on macOS
- How to Manage Sharing Settings on macOS
- How to Customize Screenshot Settings on macOS
- How to set up an Apple ID on a new Mac
- Configuring Finder for Optimal Workflow