If you don't have a password manager, make sure to check out our recommendations for the best password manager apps for Mac right now. (You do have a password manager, right? If not, now is a great time to think about getting one, so you don't have to scrounge for passwords any time you need to set up a device from scratch.) Step 7: Set up your password managerīefore you get into customizing Safari and your other apps, make sure you can sign in to all of them by setting up your password manager. A big one here is Dropbox - not only is it good to get your folders synced, but if you use Dropbox for syncing your information (say, 1Password), you'll want it installed so that your passwords are easily accessible. If you use any Adobe products or other non-Mac App Store items, you won't be able to re-download them from the App Store: Instead, open Safari and download them from their respective websites. You'll also want to download non-Mac App Store apps (Image credit: iMore) Go to the Apple menu in the top left corner.New Macs should ship with the latest and greatest software, but on the off-chance that you're not on the latest version, check for new updates: Add any Accessibility preferences (Accessibility).

Add any restrictions (Parental Controls).

Add additional user IDs (Users & Groups).

Pair any Bluetooth accessories like headphones (Bluetooth).

Add other cards to Apple Pay (Wallet & Apple Pay).

Turn on Back to My Mac (iCloud, Sharing).

Multitouch gesture customization (Trackpad).

How long you want the display to stay on before sleeping (Energy Saver or Battery).

Notification preferences (Notifications & Focus).

FileVault and Gatekeeper (Security & Privacy).

Changing your desktop picture and screensaver (Desktop & Screen Saver).

Whether you want Dark Mode for your toolbars (General).

While you're in System Preferences, you might as well customize some other aspects of your system.

Macos Monterey System Preferences (Image credit: iMore)

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