Make your new Mac feel like a comfy couch by customizing your settingsSetting up a new MacBook Pro doesn't have to be a scary process. Thanks to iCloud, the Mac App Store, and other cloud-based storage providers like Dropbox, this premise isn't nearly as terrifying as it used to be. But there are still a few steps you're going to want to make sure you go through when setting up your new laptop from scratch.
Here are the steps you should follow to get your computer up and running.
Set up your computer
Reauthorize your internet accounts
Customize your System Preferences
Check for Software Updates
Redownload Mac App Store apps
Set up your password manager
Customize the Finder, Safari, and other app views
Add Safari extensions
Log in to common websites
Make sure Messages is sending from the right iCloud address
Sign into iTunes and Photos
Add any Automator scripts you rely on and any dev tools
Step 1: Set up your computer
Before you can get to the fun of customizing your Mac, you should probably unpack it and set it up first. Logging into iCloud here ...
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Make your new Mac feel like a comfy couch by customizing your settings
