M3 MacBook Air (2024) - First 23 Things To Do! (Tips & Tricks)

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  • @BrandonButch
    @BrandonButch  11 місяців тому +90

    Did you pick up an M3 MacBook Air, or are you planning to?

    • @al4realz
      @al4realz 11 місяців тому +1

      I am planning to but also considering paying a little bit more for the Pro. What would you recommend?

    • @TheBalkenende
      @TheBalkenende 11 місяців тому +2

      @@al4realzif you don’t depend on really high levels of sustained performance, I say go buy the MBA. MBA already is super powerful, and Apple Silicon chips all offer the same single core performance. The differences are in adding more of those CPU cores and for the GPU, when you spec up to the higher end M3 Pro/Max and yet to be announced Ultra. Because MBA is a fanless computer, it will not be able to deliver the same sustained performance as M3 MBP with a fan. But again, you only should care about that if you depend on it. 98% of people get more performance from MBA than they need.

    • @tonyb92681
      @tonyb92681 11 місяців тому +2

      I’m waiting for my yearly bonus. The the order goes in.
      Edit: I got my 15” M3 24GB/1TB a week ago and the thing is a flamethrower compared to my old intel 27” iMac! I love it!

    • @tallbaldpaul
      @tallbaldpaul 11 місяців тому +1

      Just had an M3 16 gb 512SSD in silver delivered, using for day to day but also Serato and music storage for DJ’ing so got plenty of headroom.
      These are great tips mate, thanks for this.

    • @TheBalkenende
      @TheBalkenende 11 місяців тому +1

      @@tallbaldpaul awesome, enjoy your new Mac!

  • @misssocialdeb3777
    @misssocialdeb3777 10 місяців тому +70

    I just bought the MacBook Air M3. New to Mac. I bought 256 storage, wish I got bigger but plan on just using external HD. Just learned so much with yr video here, I am going to have to rewatch it again to capture it all. This has been very enlightening. Thank you.

    • @amb0508
      @amb0508 8 місяців тому +2

      Me too 😅

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 4 місяці тому

      thanks2, hope they can 'justify' your purchases, so does other videos here

    • @bhagatveersingh7621
      @bhagatveersingh7621 2 місяці тому

      Me three 🙏

    • @jordanmjldn
      @jordanmjldn 2 місяці тому

      And me, I didn’t take it all in but I will reply it a few times. Brilliant work

    • @ace_Knows
      @ace_Knows Місяць тому +1

      Just got mine .. How is everyone feeling about theirs ?? Happy holidays to you all 🙏🙏

  • @edwinscox
    @edwinscox 8 місяців тому +63

    As a 25-year PC user I just bought my Macbook Air 13" and this is the most valuable video I've seen. Clear, concise, well-produced, no wasted time or words. I took pages of notes and will return to watch it several more times as I learn to use my Mac. Thank You!

    • @nehalmohamed3276
      @nehalmohamed3276 8 місяців тому +1

      I was so hung up on getting an Ipad air M2 13 inch but then I saw I can get Macbook air M3 for the same price and as a dell user my whole life, I'm still debating. But people are saying Macbook purchase should come first before an iPad. what do u think?

    • @AdistuffRBX
      @AdistuffRBX 5 місяців тому

      @@nehalmohamed3276what are you using them for?

    • @mrbeast6008
      @mrbeast6008 5 місяців тому

      @@nehalmohamed3276it depends what you're gonna use it for tbh. If its for work/school then I recommend getting the MacBook first and if its just for casual use like watching movies and browser then I'd go with the Ipad first

    • @mrbeast6008
      @mrbeast6008 5 місяців тому

      @@nehalmohamed3276just realised this comment is 3 months old 😂, what did you end up going with?

    • @nehalmohamed3276
      @nehalmohamed3276 5 місяців тому

      Got the MacBook Air 🤣🤣realised I needed a laptop more than an iPad

  • @isabelonkr
    @isabelonkr 11 місяців тому +22

    omg i never knew you can customize the finder window toolbar! thank you so much for the tip!!

  • @angelojohnvillas7447
    @angelojohnvillas7447 10 місяців тому +11

    Just got mine in starlight today :)

  • @STRANGE-REACTIONS
    @STRANGE-REACTIONS Місяць тому +1

    Dude, first time mac user here and my first mac was the M3 16gb. Best teacher on here. Wishing you 10 million subscribers ❤

  • @RyanTLX
    @RyanTLX 11 місяців тому +10

    3 finger drag is life.

    • @Man_mannly
      @Man_mannly 10 місяців тому +1

      Shrek is love
      Shrek is life 🐉🀄️🇾🇹

    • @beckettferguson4888
      @beckettferguson4888 5 місяців тому +5

      That’s what she said

    • @Amor_Fati_
      @Amor_Fati_ 2 місяці тому

      The three finger gesture in the beginning with moving windows around is disabled because then you have to use four fingers for mission control instead of three.

  • @Shawayze
    @Shawayze 7 місяців тому +6

    Really appreciate the video. I just got my first macbook and almost every video out there the content creators don't really explain that well. Thanks again!

  • @MannyWalks
    @MannyWalks 11 місяців тому +9

    Lots of useful tips Brandon! 😎 thanks so much 🙏

  • @michaelmckeever9
    @michaelmckeever9 11 місяців тому +4

    PastePal user here. Love it!

  • @Zenku763
    @Zenku763 11 місяців тому +11

    Thanks 😊 for the exact video that I needed!

    • @BrandonButch
      @BrandonButch  11 місяців тому +3

      nice! Which model did you pick up?

    • @Zenku763
      @Zenku763 11 місяців тому +1

      I got the 13 inch. It’s arriving on the 22. By the way thanks for responding.

  • @busayomibabatola8885
    @busayomibabatola8885 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks a lot for this ... I'll have to watch again to get everything... but this was so helpful

  • @m.morales72
    @m.morales72 4 дні тому

    Not to be dramatic or anything byt this video actually saved my life. Thank you so much!

  • @plant_trees_kg
    @plant_trees_kg 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for telling us about Pastepal!

  • @CodeCreated
    @CodeCreated 8 місяців тому +1

    I switched to mac m3 from windows and after 10s of videos this is the best one yet :) simple and useful

  • @misterman9816
    @misterman9816 10 місяців тому +1

    Great Video! Thanks so much! :)

  • @Tiffs-bookshelf
    @Tiffs-bookshelf 10 місяців тому +1

    thank you! this was amazing. I have never really looked into changing anything on my green iMac and I just got the M3 air! super excited to try some of these to make things easier and more modern. great tips

  • @e.ebz20
    @e.ebz20 7 місяців тому

    Just got my M3 MacBook Air delivered today and this video helped a whole lot, I've never used a Mac ever in my life so this was very beneficial for me. thank you 🙏

  • @shawnsharma3364
    @shawnsharma3364 7 місяців тому +4

    This is great! Saved me time from looking for these settings and shortcuts. Appreciate the vid.

  • @joshmid747
    @joshmid747 10 місяців тому +2

    Been on Mac for years, never had clue that you could change the icon on web apps 😅

  • @bostonbutterfly4473
    @bostonbutterfly4473 2 місяці тому

    Last time I used a Mac was about 15 yrs ago…wow gave things changed 🤯. Thanks for the much needed tips!

  • @WillTech-
    @WillTech- 11 місяців тому +4

    Nice! Awesome video bro! 😊

  • @thisismyface3893
    @thisismyface3893 6 місяців тому +16

    "Every single time I buy a MacBook"

  • @danielc513
    @danielc513 11 місяців тому +3

    w video as always Brandon!!!!! ❤

  • @helenmancelli2714
    @helenmancelli2714 6 місяців тому +1

    wow! Thank you. Something i really needed to watch as a first timer to mac. I feel like i have so much to learn.

  • @ericpeterson9995
    @ericpeterson9995 10 місяців тому +1

    What is the best solution to easily switch from using work HP computer to MacBook Air M3 using the same external dual display monitors. My current HP DOC dos not seem to do the trick only mirrors the dual display 4K monitors

    • @UUorW
      @UUorW 5 місяців тому

      You will need to utilize a DisplayLink dock from Plugable. I'm not sure abou that HP dock but I know the plugable dock that I use has me download a DisplayLink driver that then allows me to utilize 3 montiors. They are sold on Amazon. Without the DisplayLink driver installed the m3 can only handle a single monitor out of 1 of the usbc ports. You could probably by pass the dock all together and run HDMI from your monitors to the 2 thunderbolt (usbc) ports on the left hand side.

  • @susanweber6861
    @susanweber6861 7 місяців тому

    I just bought a 13” MacBook Air M3 to replace a 13 yr old MAC desktop. A little daunting but found this video very helpful.

  • @acdnintheusa
    @acdnintheusa 5 місяців тому +2

    Helpful tips. Much appreciated. No surprise Google/UA-cam is all over my web activity. We ordered a MBA M3 15” this morning.

  • @Helloisitmeyourelookingfor
    @Helloisitmeyourelookingfor 7 місяців тому

    I know this comment might not get seen by you but I really want to say thank you for this video. I just upgraded to an iMac but the tips here are super relevant for me still (it took me way longer than I'm proud of to compute in my head that I no longer have a MacBook so things like trackpad and battery don't apply) and I really appreciate how well you explained everything. new subscriber here!

  • @miguelmscr
    @miguelmscr 2 місяці тому

    "more space" is a game changer thanks!

  • @lotzosushi
    @lotzosushi 11 місяців тому +4

    just got my m3 air and the first thing I did was also update and turn off natural scrolling I hate it so much 😂

    • @BrandonButch
      @BrandonButch  11 місяців тому

      haha exactly! Both are must-do's!

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 4 місяці тому

      i didnt check the latest vids, audio wise, but prob uploader checked it

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 4 місяці тому

      you can just rewatch every your fav vids, but i can recommend some when i can back monitor things

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 4 місяці тому

      monitoring means analyzing which has great quality and which not, its why one type of earphone called iem

  • @lissa2679
    @lissa2679 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video thank you! Getting my MacBook Air on Monday and this is a huge help!

    • @BrandonButch
      @BrandonButch  11 місяців тому

      Awesome! Which color did you go with?

    • @lissa2679
      @lissa2679 11 місяців тому

      @@BrandonButch I went with the midnight color. Can’t wait to get it!

  • @robhildebrandt5578
    @robhildebrandt5578 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video! I just bought my first Mac (Macbook Air M3) this week and this video was a great introduction! Subscribed!

  • @anthonydelagarde3990
    @anthonydelagarde3990 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you very much. Great video I learned a lot from this as I am new to Apple products

  • @braden2233
    @braden2233 10 місяців тому

    Upgraded from the m1 air and I noticed a huge difference.

  • @DinarioSales
    @DinarioSales Місяць тому

    Amazing video I appreciated your time 🎉

  • @brendanoreilly6917
    @brendanoreilly6917 10 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic

  • @RobertoPerez-bh5ex
    @RobertoPerez-bh5ex 16 днів тому

    did he said screenshot x? Cant find it

  • @davidcoolkid15
    @davidcoolkid15 2 місяці тому

    Just got mine in Starlight today 😃

  • @Not_Marko_Polo
    @Not_Marko_Polo Місяць тому

    Nah this was actually a really helpful video, it's great for new users like me haha.

  • @niharikamotukuri5535
    @niharikamotukuri5535 4 місяці тому

    Thank you very much Brandon for all these super cool tips and tricks .... These literally saved my life from getting the most outta my MacBook !!!

  • @keekadee8449
    @keekadee8449 2 місяці тому

    Thank you this video was so helpful, I'm new to mac and switching over to apple products from a longtime Samsung user wanting something new.

  • @LadiRavenfan
    @LadiRavenfan 10 місяців тому

    I am new to Mac Book. I just purchased the new Mac Book Air M3 a couple of days ago and trying to get used to it and learn how to use it. I also have a HP and that's what I'm used to using so this is really different for me. I am trying to figure out how to open a new window in the browser. How do you do that? I am learning a lot from your video and it's very helpful to someone like me who's coming from a Windows PC.

    • @vellunlear4166
      @vellunlear4166 10 місяців тому +1

      I just got my first ever Mac as well just a couple days ago (incidentally an M3 MacBook Air). You may have already figured it out but you can press command+t and it will open a new tab in the browser. Interestingly, this also works in finder. Both of which I figured out by accident. My guess is this works in just about any app that has tabs.

  • @mohamadrishad4041
    @mohamadrishad4041 2 місяці тому

    thank you

  • @Matt-zu3tj
    @Matt-zu3tj 7 місяців тому

    Best Mac video for a first time user that used windows for ever, thanks !

  • @kiwimjr
    @kiwimjr 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for your video regarding best method to start with an M3 MacBook Air. I find all your videos most instructive and helpful. I watch each one other as they appear.

  • @John-el6sk
    @John-el6sk 10 місяців тому

    What's the name of your clipboard manager? I couldn't really get the name of it... Thanks

  • @haiyenngo6669
    @haiyenngo6669 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the very clear instructions! For a newbie like me it was easy to understand and go through from topic to topic :)

  • @howlsy6388
    @howlsy6388 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice video dude, I just followed along on the m3 air I just got and it's set up better than the Mac mini I've had for years :D

  • @tronam
    @tronam 11 місяців тому +1

    Wait, you want the content to follow the direction that your fingers are moving, so you turn off Natural Scrolling? I'm so confused.

    • @BrandonButch
      @BrandonButch  11 місяців тому +1

      I mean the scrolling to follow the direction of my gesture. So when my fingers swipe down, the content goes down

  • @MV33512
    @MV33512 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for posting! You got right into it and you quickly moved on to each tip. I appreciate that!

  • @Hamster-gf8gz
    @Hamster-gf8gz 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Brandon love the vid but is there any difference between the setup of the m2 MacBook air or can I watch that instead?

    • @BrandonButch
      @BrandonButch  11 місяців тому

      Not much of a difference, so you can watch either one!

    • @Hamster-gf8gz
      @Hamster-gf8gz 11 місяців тому

      Thanks keep up the great work man!

    • @Hamster-gf8gz
      @Hamster-gf8gz 11 місяців тому

      Also getting the 15in m3 in a few weeks so this helps a lot!!

    • @Hamster-gf8gz
      @Hamster-gf8gz 11 місяців тому

      Nvm getting 13in m3

  • @Edem-es3rw
    @Edem-es3rw Місяць тому +1

    Hi, please tell me how to exit the menu (Restore from Time Machine, Reintall macOS Sonoma, Safari, Disk Utility) I will be very grateful!

  • @Cooldude__69
    @Cooldude__69 2 місяці тому

    Which colour of your mac air m3

  • @deyaalshebli8084
    @deyaalshebli8084 5 місяців тому

    Thank you very much! It's the best video for new Mackbook users.

  • @JennieLN999
    @JennieLN999 5 місяців тому

    this is super helpful for a first time macbook owner like me 🤩 thanks a lot Brandon !

  • @Ronwill504
    @Ronwill504 25 днів тому

    I keep rewinding back🤣🤣

  • @thedcfgrp938
    @thedcfgrp938 10 місяців тому

    ALWAYS GOOD CONTENT B….

  • @kimberlytt9454
    @kimberlytt9454 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video. It was super helpful setting up my new m3.

  • @vincebrizio953
    @vincebrizio953 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Brandon , something unpleasant happened to me here in the Netherlands ! 😰Before iOS 17.4 with my 14 pro max I could select the texts of a screenshot or photo and copy them but not anymore! Now only browser texts! Does it happen only to me or to others too? What can I do ? Thanks in advance !!!
    Maybe someone could help me?

  • @sriharigopal3745
    @sriharigopal3745 6 місяців тому

    Amazing, this was well thought out and conveyed. Really enjoyed all your tips and suggestions!

  • @jza_23
    @jza_23 10 місяців тому

    I'm having trouble synching my iPhone 14 Pro Max to iTunes. But works fine when synching to the cloud.

  • @nuggetboop1284
    @nuggetboop1284 8 місяців тому

    Just got my MacBook m3 today and this is so helpful!

  • @Sarthakgoela
    @Sarthakgoela 7 місяців тому

    Loved the vid! it really helped me sleep 😸😸

    • @iikatinggangsengii2471
      @iikatinggangsengii2471 4 місяці тому

      haha thanks, its kind of my goal, but maybe ingame sound is better for the purpose

  • @Rainbowlistical
    @Rainbowlistical 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for the informative video!

  • @SidraShips101
    @SidraShips101 2 місяці тому

    Is there a list of the apps you mentioned in the video?

  • @terrygaume
    @terrygaume 6 місяців тому

    Thank you! Very timely information since I just purchased this same one last week.

  • @shivanijenevive
    @shivanijenevive 6 місяців тому

    How did you get rid of your notch?

  • @pauliinho30
    @pauliinho30 5 місяців тому

    Very useful👍🏻

  • @LauraBudd
    @LauraBudd 10 місяців тому

    Thanks, Brad.....clear and easy to follow.

  • @ryd3r3912
    @ryd3r3912 4 місяці тому

    Awesome tips thanks 👍

  • @throughafricaseyes1131
    @throughafricaseyes1131 5 місяців тому

    Brandon thanks for those useful tips, learnt alot😊

  • @muhammadaleem406
    @muhammadaleem406 Місяць тому

    Why the Hertz doesn't look 60 as you are on air m3? It feels like 120hz

  • @santi3758
    @santi3758 10 місяців тому

    Just great

  • @kriskrysler
    @kriskrysler 5 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @wingyee3778
    @wingyee3778 3 місяці тому

    Why aren’t the mac automatically updates when you get it ?

  • @gabrieldutra8880
    @gabrieldutra8880 6 місяців тому

    thank you so much this really made it easier for me

  • @palmtrees3718
    @palmtrees3718 5 місяців тому

    thanks for making this

  • @mpritchard9097
    @mpritchard9097 8 місяців тому

    Great Vid Brandon! (my m3 macbok air being delivered tomorrow)

  • @TheSgtsMess
    @TheSgtsMess 2 місяці тому

    Pick up my Mac book air 3/12 (UK date). Nearly everything you just said went straight over my head. Hahahah I only use for web surfing and UA-cam TBH. Very interesting to watch though. I think I will have to book into an Apple Store sessions to learn the basics.

  • @monfried
    @monfried 7 місяців тому

    Outstanding, extraordinarily helpful video! Thank you!!

  • @breezy4_
    @breezy4_ 11 місяців тому +3

    Brandon, you're the GOAT ... a lot of useful tips. Thanks man!

  • @chmun77
    @chmun77 3 місяці тому

    I thought the very first thing is to connect to your home wifi? otherwise how can I even download the updates??

  • @Aironeness
    @Aironeness 6 місяців тому

    I lined up with almost all of his preferences

  • @andrewaupositivepsychology
    @andrewaupositivepsychology 9 місяців тому

    This information is very useful. I'm looking forward to own one soon.

  • @Maria-jl2pd
    @Maria-jl2pd 6 місяців тому +2

    What was the name of the clipboard manager app? I can't make out what you're saying! haha thanks!

  • @justbxrnxy4111
    @justbxrnxy4111 11 місяців тому

    Nice vid buddy, not related to the video but does True Tone on iPhone drains battery life?

  • @keithdavidson95
    @keithdavidson95 8 місяців тому

    ill literally subscribe just because of the three finger drag lol I never knew this. game changer

  • @ankitkhare9079
    @ankitkhare9079 5 місяців тому

    I got the M3 Macbook Air, last week, its amazing but I am not able to use the clamshell mode without plugging in the charger. Can you give any tips how I can make it work?

  • @Limonata_uwuslayqueen
    @Limonata_uwuslayqueen 8 місяців тому

    Are u gonna mention about the heating issue?

  • @jiaaiyanahjimenez1080
    @jiaaiyanahjimenez1080 6 місяців тому

    How could i found the mirror thing in the status bar?to check on the background when you shoot?

  • @neuro-serenity651
    @neuro-serenity651 6 місяців тому

    How did you make the menu bar transparent like that? Mines a solid white

  • @alchemist943
    @alchemist943 7 місяців тому

    thats a really usefull videos

  • @antonygough-martin857
    @antonygough-martin857 2 місяці тому

    Just got the 8mb M2 as a present. This is ok for Inkscape right?

  • @naradrijal974
    @naradrijal974 8 місяців тому +1

    Hello Brandon, thank you so much for this very useful video. I just want to to take a help from you. How can we access word, xcell files in Mac since I have a new Mac.

  • @paulnhbtx713
    @paulnhbtx713 6 місяців тому

    I can't find screenshot x

  • @jeffrey7159
    @jeffrey7159 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the advice

  • @hoodie871
    @hoodie871 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the informative video - got the m3 MBA today. One question, how do you make the view option a drop down when customizing your toobar?

  • @irchadchady334
    @irchadchady334 7 місяців тому

    Hello Brandon, how many hours do you get with one full charge on your M3 ? thanks

  • @limesquared
    @limesquared Місяць тому

    I am on is Sequoia. How is that different ?