How to Set Up Your Mac for Maximum Productivity in 2022
- How to Set Up Your Mac for Maximum Productivity in 2022
- Step 1: Optimize system settings
- Step 2: Install system enhancements
- Step 3: Set up productivity apps
- Step 4: Install browser extensions
- Step 5: Optimize file management
- Step 6: Leverage keyboard shortcuts
Step 1: Optimize system settings
Trackpad & Mouse Settings
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System Preferences → Trackpad → Point & Click → Move Tracking speed to Fast
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Dock & Menu Bar Settings
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Notification Settings
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Finder Settings
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Display Settings
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Security Settings
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Desktop Settings
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Miscellaneous
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Step 2: Install system enhancements
Category | Assessment | Apps |
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Window Snapping | Must Use | |
Password Manager | Must Use | |
Spotlight Replacement | Should Use | |
Menu Bar Cleanup | Should Use | |
Text Expansion | Should Use | Best TextExpander, Free: PhraseExpress |
Clipboard Manager | Should Use | Best: CopyClip 2, Free: Maccy |
Menu Bar Calendar | Should Use | Best: MeetingBar, Free: Next Meeting |
Keyboard Navigation | Could Use | |
Window Switcher | Could Use | Best & Free: HyperSwitch |
Shortcut Remapping | Could Use | Best: BetterTouchTool, Free: Riverflow |
Scroll Direction | Could Use | Best & Free: Scroll Reverser |
Keep Awake | Could Use | Best & Free: Amphetamine |
File Drop | Could Use |
Step 3: Set up productivity apps
Category | Apps |
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Calendar | Best: Fantastical, Free: Apple Calendar |
Notes | Best: Notion, Free: Apple Notes |
Email | Best: Spark, Free: Apple Mail |
Task Manager | Best: Todoist, Free: Apple Reminders |
Find these and many more apps in the Productivity Apps Section.
Step 4: Install browser extensions
Category | Assessment | Extensions |
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Password Manager | Must Use | |
Ad Blocker | Should Use | |
Writing Assistant | Should Use | |
Media Ratings | Could Use | YouTube: Thumbnail Rating Bar, Netflix: Trim |
Web Clipper | Could Use | |
Web Scraper | Could Use |
Step 5: Optimize file management
Complete the File Management lesson in our Productivity School Masterclass in order to learn how to set up your folders and files in the most efficient way.
Step 6: Leverage keyboard shortcuts
Check out our ultimate list of the best keyboard shortcuts to find the shortcuts that can save you the most time.
Bonus: If you install the app CheatSheet, you can view all available shortcuts by holding down the ⌘ key.