3/4/2023 0 Comments Launchbar text expansion![]() I recommend getting an app to take care of your passwords, but don’t get complacent about protecting your data. Productivity benefits: Time saved keeping track of passwords and other sensitive information. Safari: Preferences > General > Search 2. If you're happy using Safari, Firefox, or Chrome, I recommend changing the default search engine to DuckDuckGo. Brave is the bomb because it's like Chrome minus the privacy issues, so all my Chrome extensions work. I didn't choose Brave for the crypto perks- they don't have a squeaky clean record there. The browser I choose is the foundation my online productivity is built upon. It’s never fun being spied on or leveraged for sneaky marketing tactics. This might not seem directly tied to being productive, but it’s always step one because I do a lot of work in browsers. Productivity benefits: Ad blockers prevent shiny object distraction online privacy helps you feel safe and relaxed-leading to better work. Now for the details, with bonus productivity tips at the end. Set up an organised file structure, and Smart Folders.Install browser extensions, utilities, and desktop apps.Set up Cloud backup software and Time Machine drive.These are the steps I take when setting up a new Mac: iPad Pro 12.9 inch 4th Gen with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil 2nd gen (a pleasure to use, but not a laptop replacement).iPad Pro 9.7 inch with S mart Keyboard and Apple Pencil 1st gen (I love this size for travelling).iPhone X (upgraded every 3 years, give or take).15 inch MacBook Pro 2019 (the workhorse).Minimalism calls my name, but I love variety, so I’m still wrestling the whole app-clutter concept. I'm a graphic designer who's responsible for editing, customer service, marketing, and maintaining a website. That’s five more hours to create, write, play, or sleep.įor perspective, I'm a solopreneur in my own educational publishing company. I estimate these options, apps, and practices save me close to an hour a day, or five hours a week. The things I put in place when setting up a new Mac have a significant impact on my productivity. There's nothing like opening a new computer and feeling it hum to life for the very first time! ![]() I still feel a sense of wonder, of quiet anticipation, and of being part of something truly remarkable. I've set up at least fourteen Macs over the past 25 years, and each time feels as magical as the first. A step by step guide that can save you 5 hours a week Photographer: Daniel Korpai | Source: Unsplash
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