How To Set Up a New MacBook (2025 Step-By-Step Guide)

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Setting up a new MacBook doesn't have to be hard. In fact, it's now easier than ever, but sometimes it's nice to have someone explain certain things and guide you through the setup process. That's where I come in! I've probably set up hundreds of MacBooks over the years and here is the exact, step-by-step process I recommend as well as some macOS tips and settings you should change.

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Helpful videos you should watch:
⮕ How To Clean Your MacBook:    • Cleaning a DIRTY MacBook! (How To Safely C...  
⮕ Ultimate MacBook Battery Guide:    • ULTIMATE MacBook Battery Guide! (Should Yo...  
⮕ 50 macOS Tips and Tricks in 14 Minutes:    • 50 INCREDIBLE macOS Tips and Tricks in 14 ...  
⮕ Don't Use These macOS Apps:    • Why You Should NEVER Use These Apps On You...  
⮕ What MacBook Accessories To Buy:    • MacBook Accessories You Probably Haven't H...  

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00:00 Introduction
00:42 Physical Check
05:32 Skillshare
06:50 Initial Setup
17:37 macOS Customisations
24:50 Things You Must Know

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