BEST Productivity Mac App: Alfred - Setup & Walkthrough

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @Christomshack
    @Christomshack  Рік тому +5

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    What is your favorite Alfred feature? Let me know in the comments!
    Timestamps ⬇
    00:00 - Intro ($250 Giveaway)
    0:46 - Download
    01:27 - Keyboard Shortcut
    02:23 - Most Common Commands
    03:27 - Appearance
    04:26 - Default Results
    05:00 - Internal File Search
    05:23 - Web Search Settings
    06:06 - Free $150 (Amazon Prime members only)
    06:41 - System Settings
    06:53 - PowerPack Features
    07:04 - Clipboard History
    07:52 - Temporary Email
    08:50 - Toggle Desktop Icons
    09:26 - Password Manager
    10:10 - NordPass Business
    11:26 - Pomodoro Timer
    11:45 - Custom Timers
    12:00 - Creating Custom Workflows
    11:22 - Pre-Outro
    12:33 - Raycast vs. Alfred
    12:55 - Outro

    • @christiandarka
      @christiandarka Рік тому

      Can you make a video on the best setup for m2 Mac mini?

    • @nuwannilanka
      @nuwannilanka Рік тому

      The ability add website links to quick search. Just like the google, Amazon, UA-cam, and twitter, I was able to add instagram and couple of other websites I use quite often as shortcuts.

    • @passingworld877
      @passingworld877 Рік тому

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      ThQ for your recommendations!
      You talk about ssd drives, and here in nz we are paying more then 6x the price of the best 1TB Samsung ssd recommended for their MacBook Air. I wasted an hour with Apple trying to get to their rational sadly for this with no success.
      So my 1st question is, can you load and run apps from an external ssd?
      I bit the bullet yesterday and ordered the M1 Air with 16 unified RAM and 1TB of storage after hearing in the stores the speakers of all the M2s compared to the 13in M1 finding it better than all of them in sound and a few hundred dollars cheaper. I am regretting it now because I thought it would have the magnetic charging dongle and I now see that the M3 is supposedly coming out in October...should I cancel my order and wait for the M3?
      ThQ in advance!!!

  • @dannygomez8694
    @dannygomez8694 Рік тому +24

    I recently bought a mac and I've been watching many videos on how to use a macbook and be more productive. You were the first one to pop up and I couldn't stop myself from watching all your videos They're all so well detailed and I can tell you put a lot of effort into your videos. Keep up the good work, love your videos!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому +8

      Comments like this are greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to watch the content and leave a comment! happy to hear

    • @dannygomez8694
      @dannygomez8694 Рік тому

      @@Christomshack Looking forward to more content!

  • @tompontikes4871
    @tompontikes4871 Рік тому +19

    Love the clarity and speed at which you deliver information on each video. You continue to offer great customization suggestions. 👍

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝

  • @rickbooks428
    @rickbooks428 Рік тому +5

    WOW! I have been a Mac guy since 1995 and this will bring my productivity to a whole new level. The lack of opening and closing windows all day will definitely be an asset. I never cared much for Spotlight, so I never really used it. This however will be my daily go to. So glad I stumbled upon your video "Top 10 BEST Mac Apps for Productivity". Snagged a couple more that will be useful from here as well. Thanks Chris!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Happy to help, Rick! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

    • @MetaCulte
      @MetaCulte 9 місяців тому

      Thanks GPT 😁

  • @BlueJenn2011
    @BlueJenn2011 Рік тому +1

    the fact that it searches the web as well helps out a ton. use it all the time

  • @Worship4LifeGuitar
    @Worship4LifeGuitar Рік тому

    Just got a new MacBook Pro M2 Max and this app is a game changer, My favorite is the speed and the options you get and customize!

  • @ashleighpratten7337
    @ashleighpratten7337 Рік тому +1

    Okay, Alfred is my new favourite thing. As someone with ADHD whose mind is in ten different places at once, being able to access everything I need to from the same place without having to manually jump between apps will up my productivity by a mile.
    If I eventually get the PowerPack, workflows will be my number one tool.

  • @JessicaTartaglia
    @JessicaTartaglia Рік тому +1

    I use Alfred since several years now and it is the first app I install when I buy a new Mac.Thanks for this video and the giveaway!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝🏼

  • @fe2o3yk
    @fe2o3yk Рік тому +1

    I appreciate the ability to search all files and the internet. I take copious notes and sometimes my notes reflect a website that I visited. I find it helpful that Alfred will find my note, document, and a website.

  • @kailashpal7055
    @kailashpal7055 Рік тому

    My favourite Alfred feature is the web search, I'll never waste time opening up google or youtube manually again! Great vid :D

  • @louiekruger5759
    @louiekruger5759 Рік тому +1

    I really love that Alfred is just one app for so many purposes. Like the clipboard manager, system orders and the timers. it's just so useful.

  • @fegoviedo
    @fegoviedo Рік тому +1

    Thx for this video! Didn't know how powerful Alfred was

  • @MarvinTittleton
    @MarvinTittleton Рік тому +1

    Clipboard history, I need this! Thanks Chris!

  • @jayj4363
    @jayj4363 Рік тому +1

    Bought my very first MAC yesterday. Definitely gonna download Alfred.

  • @dougnelson423
    @dougnelson423 9 місяців тому +1

    Chris, this video is awesome, so informative. Thanks

  • @jasonr4712
    @jasonr4712 Рік тому +1

    Great info! Just discovered your channel. Didnt know about this App.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Welcome to the dark side of productivity! Alfred will be a game changer for you, I’m sure 🤝🏼

  • @ThePbear1984
    @ThePbear1984 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing App! Thanks for the info, I use it all the time now!

  • @ernielansford8710
    @ernielansford8710 6 місяців тому

    My favorite of Alfred is learning Alfred exists. This video is the 1st Time I’ve heard of Alfred. I’ve been a Mac owner (not a real user) since 2002. Where Have I been? That said, if it weren’t for my senior moment there would be no moments, 😅

  • @casusbelli8222
    @casusbelli8222 Рік тому +1

    You are back !!!. Very interesting and helpful Video for Mac user beginner.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      We back 🙌🏼 happy to hear the video was helpful

  • @dumitrescualex3879
    @dumitrescualex3879 9 місяців тому +1

    Such a great great great review! One of the best out there! No garbage no bla bla. Simply awesome. As a tech guy, you nailed it!

  • @BrianRKing
    @BrianRKing 9 місяців тому +1

    THRILLED I found this video! It helped me get started so much faster than if I'd tinkered on my own, tyvm 🙏

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  9 місяців тому

      Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

    • @BrianRKing
      @BrianRKing 9 місяців тому

      It helps us to know the lives we're impacting@@Christomshack

  • @Akella1986
    @Akella1986 Рік тому +2

    Love the channel

  • @pstco1
    @pstco1 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video! Thanks for walking me through the app. Alfred Rocks!

  • @gillscape
    @gillscape Рік тому

    hey Chris, just love your videos, there's a long journey ahead of you.

  • @Bryan-nq7ec
    @Bryan-nq7ec Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the clear and simple yet thorough review!

  • @mdgilletteyt
    @mdgilletteyt Рік тому +1

    Great video! I find Web searching the most useful. Thank for the tips.

  • @jorgesaravia8586
    @jorgesaravia8586 Рік тому +1

    I find myself using Alfred’s built in calculator a lot!

  • @kuntalgorai9744
    @kuntalgorai9744 Рік тому +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed using the Alfred app, and your detailed explanation motivated me to explore and utilize all of its features. Among the various functionalities, the clipboard history and internal file search stood out as my absolute favorites.

  • @augcampospt
    @augcampospt Рік тому +2

    Hi there from Portugal!
    Personally really like the search feature.
    Obrigado(Thanks)

  • @yeeitsgabbie
    @yeeitsgabbie Рік тому

    Just got my new Macbook Pro today, excited to work Alfred into my workflow! Thanks for the rec, I'll be keeping my eyes open for your next uploads!

  • @SparkyAndres
    @SparkyAndres Рік тому +1

    glad you’re back man!

  • @lordverbik1589
    @lordverbik1589 Рік тому

    Just got my firsst mac and installed these!! thank you Chris!!!

  • @DanielSullivan89
    @DanielSullivan89 Рік тому +1

    So glad you’re back 🎉🎉

  • @celabcanhg5641
    @celabcanhg5641 Рік тому +1

    A little late to the vid but your videos are so easy to watch and gives me all the details in every video you post. This is my first time getting Alfred and I love how you can practically do anything on the app.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting 🤝🏼

  • @weldonbonnell
    @weldonbonnell Рік тому +1

    Great video. Very informative. I did not know about the 1Password integration. Game changer!

  • @Ayslac
    @Ayslac Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing this. Tried Alfred before, but felt overwhelmed when setting it up. After watching this, I feel like that I need to try it again and go through it slowly this time.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      I’m with you - opening the app and seeing the convoluted settings can be daunting! It steered me away from the app several times over the years. Hopefully this video helped provide some clarity and insight into some useable features and workflows for you to get more use out of the app 👍🏼

  • @letsvlogsomeshit9520
    @letsvlogsomeshit9520 Рік тому +1

    you are precise and well-collected. I have watched so many tech videos, but yours is different. I usually don't sub. channel after watching just a video, but man... you gained a new subbie here today!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      I appreciate that! Thanks for subscribing and leaving a comment 🤝🏼

  • @Adrian.Danila
    @Adrian.Danila Рік тому +1

    Great video. The "Clipboard history" from Alfred it's amazing. Thank you!

  • @phenomenal3873
    @phenomenal3873 Рік тому +1

    nice to have u back man keep it up

  • @flynnaz
    @flynnaz Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the great information, I have been using Alfred for awhile and did not know many things you went over.

  • @victornieves1159
    @victornieves1159 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the tips, whats not to like about Alfred, is just amazing

  • @dabears7824
    @dabears7824 Рік тому

    Just found your channel while researching apps for my new MacBook Pro. Thanks for the content!

  • @katelinsu
    @katelinsu Рік тому

    Binge watching all your vids to prep for my new MacBook coming soon!

  • @marcphlp
    @marcphlp Рік тому +1

    I love your videos. This is what we needed all along

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Love to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

  • @pattycakes0402
    @pattycakes0402 Рік тому +1

    Glad you're back!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      It's great to be back! Thanks for the comment

  • @rulke0
    @rulke0 Рік тому +1

    Great video, will download and setup 🙂 Thanks Chris

  • @buhraion3873
    @buhraion3873 Рік тому +1

    Im so happy I found your channel. I can watch you talk for so long. such a beautiful guy.

  • @MultiDanial1234
    @MultiDanial1234 Рік тому +2

    Your videos are so clear concise and useful. Keep up the amazing work man!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Thanks a ton! This comment is greatly appreciated man 🙌🏼

  • @pedro123julio
    @pedro123julio Рік тому +1

    File search is the beez knees! Game changer!

  • @soyo84
    @soyo84 Рік тому +1

    Love your videos and all the cool new apps you have helped me install on my device to allow me to work more efficiently. Keep up the great work!

  • @JonAdamsTech
    @JonAdamsTech Рік тому +1

    Hey you’re back! Solid video man.

  • @alfu3423
    @alfu3423 Рік тому

    Clipboard for sure! nice job explaining the whole app!
    Thanks😀

  • @Subaaker
    @Subaaker Рік тому +1

    Alfred has saved me so much time!

  • @Tachiguro
    @Tachiguro Рік тому +1

    Own custom workflows sound very interesting!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому +1

      They are! Built-in features aside, custom workflows unlock the true potential of what’s possible with alfred 🙌🏼

  • @JivanNavij
    @JivanNavij Рік тому +1

    My favorite Alfred feature is definitely the temp email. So useful!

  • @Entense_kaos
    @Entense_kaos Рік тому +1

    Clipboard History has got to be my favorite feature.

  • @Lendel82
    @Lendel82 Рік тому +1

    I really like Alfred's customization and it's so fast!
    Great video btw!

  • @TunaPixel-ik8ol
    @TunaPixel-ik8ol 5 місяців тому

    This is absolutely life-changing. Thank you so so much!!

  • @GiveyourselfAraise
    @GiveyourselfAraise Рік тому +1

    That clipboard feature is so nice! My favorite!

  • @tomm3218
    @tomm3218 Рік тому +1

    Great video Chris. I really like Alfred's customization.

  • @Ailuden
    @Ailuden Рік тому +2

    The built-in clipboard history would definitely be my favorite feature. Having it be so easily accessible and flexible seems so helpful!

  • @CoolKrissGokul
    @CoolKrissGokul Рік тому

    saw your Mac apps video today and then came to your channel .. Am so happy to see that people are able to still make things work with YT. You started 4 months ago, have 5 videos, yet were able to make some 27K subscribers. Amazing job. BTW, of all the apps that you mentioned, the only 1 I installed in the ALFRED .. This butler is too good :-) .. All the best for you and your channel buddy

  • @leniwsek
    @leniwsek Рік тому +2

    Watched all of your videos and you definitely made it so much easier for me to learn and use Macbook Pro! I got the Macbook Pro 16" M2 and with your tech tips and app tips and tricks it has helped me so much also missed your new video so glad you're back here hoping to see even more in future have a good day! :)

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🤝

  • @trevbehave7781
    @trevbehave7781 Рік тому

    I enjoy most the Connectivity to your device UI in a new way and ways

  • @sghetrick
    @sghetrick Рік тому +1

    The search feature of Alfred is my favorite

  • @pulkitsharma6643
    @pulkitsharma6643 Рік тому +1

    I love your app recommendations , they all are very useful .

  • @abdulmansoor3415
    @abdulmansoor3415 Рік тому

    I didnt know about the clipboard history and its cross devices functionality. Definitely very useful and my favorite!

  • @Fourthyy
    @Fourthyy Рік тому +1

    Im new to mac and I just discovered alfred. This is such a helpful video. For me i love the fact that you can integrate bitwarden using workflows, even though i do not have the powerpack, i really want it just for that.

  • @vincentwlaw
    @vincentwlaw Рік тому +1

    I love the ability to bring all your searches into one place and the versatility with all of the options and features. Thanks!

  • @carlosolaruiz2700
    @carlosolaruiz2700 Рік тому

    Thank you for all the hacks. I'm a new MacOS user and this is really useful to stay productive.

  • @volkerbussmann
    @volkerbussmann Рік тому +1

    i am new with alfred - thanks for your great tips !!

  • @pleswalker
    @pleswalker Рік тому

    Clipboard history is game changer, especially being able to use multiple devices.

  • @ProductivePM
    @ProductivePM Рік тому +1

    Just Love the capabilities that far surpass Spotlight . . . Thank you so much for showing us the extreme capabilities of this fantastic app . . .

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers

  • @dcolum23
    @dcolum23 9 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed your breakdown. And my favourite Alfred feature is actually the Pomodoro timer 😊

  • @JohnnyDyoutube
    @JohnnyDyoutube Рік тому +1

    Great video! Clipboard history is the feature for me.

  • @wacalado
    @wacalado Рік тому +1

    Didn`t know alfred was so good! Thks!

  • @himeshray4834
    @himeshray4834 Рік тому +1

    Your videos are great man

  • @williamturnbull576
    @williamturnbull576 Рік тому

    Honestly the most useful thing about it is the search feature that gives me so many more options than the stock command space bar. 😊

  • @michaelgoddard4122
    @michaelgoddard4122 Рік тому +1

    Ok the temporary email, the hide desktop icon and yak are definitely features I’d use a lot!

  • @jacee4162
    @jacee4162 Рік тому +1

    Great info! Thanks!

  • @Lirleni
    @Lirleni Рік тому +1

    nteresting video. I've not done a lot with Alfred past using it as an app launcerh...

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Test the other features and I guarantee you will see the real power of the app 🤝

  • @dannygomez8694
    @dannygomez8694 Рік тому +2

    The clipboard feature has got to be my favorite thing Alfred has to offer. I find myself needing to copy and paste a lot and I hate having to go back and fourth to copy one by one.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Totally agree. Paired with the ability to save copied items from several devices too, and it’s a winning feature in my book.

  • @latinoloco
    @latinoloco Рік тому +1

    i love the fact that alfred can run an internet search without having to open a browser. It's so convenient.

  • @druborchers7750
    @druborchers7750 8 місяців тому +1

    Woah. Smart and good looking?!? I’ll download Alfred rn!

  • @cornodk
    @cornodk Рік тому +1

    The temp email is terrific.

  • @mattmcx
    @mattmcx Рік тому +1

    The password manager integration is *chef's kiss*

  • @Boxman954
    @Boxman954 Рік тому

    Just started using Alfred because of your video. Still need to learn a lot but I really like web searching feature. I set up some of my most used sites and it is much faster than using browser bookmarks.

  • @jegl1012
    @jegl1012 Рік тому

    Great video…well explained

  • @chasekelvington192
    @chasekelvington192 Рік тому +1

    The clipboard history would be INCREDIBLY helpful to me, I am wrapping up my bachelors and need to collect a lot of links for references and such.

  • @todortenkov527
    @todortenkov527 Рік тому

    +1 new subcriber. Also, thats my second day with macbook air in my hands. I dont know much about macos, so I will watch your videos with interest:))

  • @uniquemalik6278
    @uniquemalik6278 Рік тому

    Love the custom workflows you can create along with the shortcuts you can create! Great Video. Keep up the excellent work!

  • @davida757
    @davida757 Рік тому +1

    my favorite feature is the launching off apps and file search.The extra pack does seem interesting.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому +1

      The powerpack license unlocks a TON of extremely useful features. Thanks for the comment!

  • @Dahamck
    @Dahamck Рік тому +3

    This guy is like the main actor in Blade Runner 2049 😂❤

  • @jaswanthroyal3268
    @jaswanthroyal3268 Рік тому +1

    Funny to say but still I can understand your voice at 2.5x speed ( secret using extension 😎) your audio editing is superb.

  • @TyNicholsen
    @TyNicholsen 5 місяців тому

    Even better tip- if you have a newer Mac with one of the dedicated spotlight search keys, install Karabiner-Elements, unbind that key, and then use F4 (what that key would otherwise do) to launch Afred.

  • @lordverbik1589
    @lordverbik1589 Рік тому

    WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION! 💪🏼

  • @diegorodriguez3703
    @diegorodriguez3703 Рік тому

    my favourite feature is using the keyboard instead any device. For example to launch my documentation page

  • @jtalbert84
    @jtalbert84 Рік тому +1

    The Web Search capability is my favorite.

  • @imalkamuthukumara6662
    @imalkamuthukumara6662 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Рік тому

      Glad you think so. Thanks for the comment!

  • @wiliuhm
    @wiliuhm Рік тому

    Clipboard history! Another one of those features that should come prebuilt in Mac OS like rectangle. 😊