How To Set Up Macbook Pro/Air/Mini

You purchased a Mac and are looking forward to setting it up but might be unsure of certain things if you are a first time user. We have for you a guide here that will help you in setting up Macbook Pro/Air/Mini.

Steps To Set Up Macbook Pro /Air/Mini

Turn on Your Mac

Plug in your Mac to a power supply. The device does have some charge, but you don’t want it to shut down while you are engrossed in setting it up. Mac Mini users will need a monitor, keyboard and/or mouse.

Run the Setup Wizard

If you have a brand new Mac, then the system will automatically launch a program on your screen known as Setup Assistant. It is basically a guide that will help you understand your Mac and guide you with the set up. It will also take you through the privacy policies and other terms and conditions. You will be able to decide your privacy settings. Remember the settings will affect certain apps.

You will get different screens which you can read and make your selection from the choices you are prompted and then click on the continue button:

You need to pick the country on the first screen displaying a map which will ensure that the clock is set according to the time format followed in the country picked.

Next screen helps to make your selection of the preferred keyboard.

You will be asked to connect to a network in the next screen. Here you need to connect to your Wi-Fi. Look for your network and then enter the password.

Those that are upgrading from an older Mac, Time Machine backup comes in handy to transfer any information to your new device. This is done through a program known as Migration The information can be transferred whenever you want. You can simply click on Not Now option and Continue to the next screen.

The next screen informs you about Location Services. All the apps seeking location permission will have to be given permission on this screen. Some of the apps that use your location to offer their services are Find My Friends, Maps, etc.

Next, you get a Data & Privacy pop-up screen which notifies that you will get a message whenever personal information will be requested from you.

On the next screen, you will have to sign in with your Apple id and password. If you are already an Apple user, then you already have one with you. But those that are first time users will have to create one. Click on the option that says Create a Free Apple Id. You have to provide your credit card details to generate an Apple ID. Having an Apple id comes in handy because this lets you make purchases from Mac App Store and even track down your Mac in case it goes missing. You always have the option to skip creating an id and move ahead to the next screen. You can create the Apple id later.

Those who are using an existing Apple id and password and have set up two-factor authentication will receive an alert on another device notifying that someone is trying to login with your id and if it is you. Confirm the notification after which you will get a code on the device to enter on the new Mac and proceed to the next step.

In the next screen, you can activate Siri, your voice assistant that can perform different tasks on your Mac.

In the next step, you need to set up iCloud. For this, you have to be signed in with your Apple id on the system. iCloud will sync your email account, contacts, browser information, calendars, notes and You can also store files in the iCloud Drive. You get 5GB storage from Apple for free. If you need to expand your storage capacity, then you can make an online purchase.

Macs that have Touch ID will be prompted to set it up in the next screen. Just follow the instructions and the set up will be complete.

The latest Mac also gives you the choice of picking da Dark or Light interface for your system.

The number of screens that you get may differ depending on the version of Mac that you are setting up. Some may get a couple of extra screens while the others may not get the screen at all. However, the basic procedure to set up Mac is as we have mentioned above.

The final screen for all will be a Thank You! Click on Continue and you are all set to use your Mac.

Visit the App Store

Once your system is ready to use, you might like to visit the App Store to check for any Updates. If there are any pending Updates, click on Update all. It is wise to use an updated system with updated apps for the smooth functioning of your Mac.

This is how to set up Macbook Pro/Air/Mini.