BEST Productivity Mac App: Alfred - Setup & Walkthrough

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    01:27 - Keyboard Shortcut
    02:23 - Most Common Commands
    03:27 - Appearance
    04:26 - Default Results
    05:00 - Internal File Search
    05:23 - Web Search Settings
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    06:41 - System Settings
    06:53 - PowerPack Features
    07:04 - Clipboard History
    07:52 - Temporary Email
    08:50 - Toggle Desktop Icons
    09:26 - Password Manager
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    11:26 - Pomodoro Timer
    11:45 - Custom Timers
    12:00 - Creating Custom Workflows
    11:22 - Pre-Outro
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Komentáře • 321

  • @Christomshack
    @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci +5

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    What is your favorite Alfred feature? Let me know in the comments!
    Timestamps ⬇
    00:00 - Intro ($250 Giveaway)
    0:46 - Download
    01:27 - Keyboard Shortcut
    02:23 - Most Common Commands
    03:27 - Appearance
    04:26 - Default Results
    05:00 - Internal File Search
    05:23 - Web Search Settings
    06:06 - Free $150 (Amazon Prime members only)
    06:41 - System Settings
    06:53 - PowerPack Features
    07:04 - Clipboard History
    07:52 - Temporary Email
    08:50 - Toggle Desktop Icons
    09:26 - Password Manager
    10:10 - NordPass Business
    11:26 - Pomodoro Timer
    11:45 - Custom Timers
    12:00 - Creating Custom Workflows
    11:22 - Pre-Outro
    12:33 - Raycast vs. Alfred
    12:55 - Outro

    • @christiandarka
      @christiandarka Před 11 měsíci

      Can you make a video on the best setup for m2 Mac mini?

    • @nuwannilanka
      @nuwannilanka Před 11 měsíci

      The ability add website links to quick search. Just like the google, Amazon, CZcams, and twitter, I was able to add instagram and couple of other websites I use quite often as shortcuts.

    • @passingworld877
      @passingworld877 Před 10 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/mNBB5A553Yw/video.html
      ThQ for your recommendations!
      You talk about ssd drives, and here in nz we are paying more then 6x the price of the best 1TB Samsung ssd recommended for their MacBook Air. I wasted an hour with Apple trying to get to their rational sadly for this with no success.
      So my 1st question is, can you load and run apps from an external ssd?
      I bit the bullet yesterday and ordered the M1 Air with 16 unified RAM and 1TB of storage after hearing in the stores the speakers of all the M2s compared to the 13in M1 finding it better than all of them in sound and a few hundred dollars cheaper. I am regretting it now because I thought it would have the magnetic charging dongle and I now see that the M3 is supposedly coming out in October...should I cancel my order and wait for the M3?
      ThQ in advance!!!

  • @dannygomez8694
    @dannygomez8694 Před 11 měsíci +19

    I recently bought a mac and I've been watching many videos on how to use a macbook and be more productive. You were the first one to pop up and I couldn't stop myself from watching all your videos They're all so well detailed and I can tell you put a lot of effort into your videos. Keep up the good work, love your videos!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci +7

      Comments like this are greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to watch the content and leave a comment! happy to hear

    • @dannygomez8694
      @dannygomez8694 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Christomshack Looking forward to more content!

  • @tompontikes4871
    @tompontikes4871 Před 11 měsíci +19

    Love the clarity and speed at which you deliver information on each video. You continue to offer great customization suggestions. 👍

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝

  • @louiekruger5759
    @louiekruger5759 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really love that Alfred is just one app for so many purposes. Like the clipboard manager, system orders and the timers. it's just so useful.

  • @vincentwlaw
    @vincentwlaw Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love the ability to bring all your searches into one place and the versatility with all of the options and features. Thanks!

  • @yeeitsgabbie
    @yeeitsgabbie Před 10 měsíci

    Just got my new Macbook Pro today, excited to work Alfred into my workflow! Thanks for the rec, I'll be keeping my eyes open for your next uploads!

  • @uniquemalik6278
    @uniquemalik6278 Před 10 měsíci

    Love the custom workflows you can create along with the shortcuts you can create! Great Video. Keep up the excellent work!

  • @Bryan-nq7ec
    @Bryan-nq7ec Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the clear and simple yet thorough review!

  • @TunaPixel-ik8ol
    @TunaPixel-ik8ol Před měsícem

    This is absolutely life-changing. Thank you so so much!!

  • @kuntalgorai9744
    @kuntalgorai9744 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I thoroughly enjoyed using the Alfred app, and your detailed explanation motivated me to explore and utilize all of its features. Among the various functionalities, the clipboard history and internal file search stood out as my absolute favorites.

  • @mdgilletteyt
    @mdgilletteyt Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video! I find Web searching the most useful. Thank for the tips.

  • @dabears7824
    @dabears7824 Před 10 měsíci

    Just found your channel while researching apps for my new MacBook Pro. Thanks for the content!

  • @lordverbik1589
    @lordverbik1589 Před 9 měsíci

    Just got my firsst mac and installed these!! thank you Chris!!!

  • @dougnelson423
    @dougnelson423 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Chris, this video is awesome, so informative. Thanks

  • @MultiDanial1234
    @MultiDanial1234 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Your videos are so clear concise and useful. Keep up the amazing work man!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks a ton! This comment is greatly appreciated man 🙌🏼

  • @gill.guntas
    @gill.guntas Před 8 měsíci

    hey Chris, just love your videos, there's a long journey ahead of you.

  • @Venegas1015
    @Venegas1015 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for introducing me to Alfred. I came across your channel and I am so thankful that I did. I'm a new follower and excited to start watching your videos. Keep up the great work on your channel!

  • @ThePbear1984
    @ThePbear1984 Před 11 měsíci +1

    What an amazing App! Thanks for the info, I use it all the time now!

  • @CoolKrissGokul
    @CoolKrissGokul Před 9 měsíci

    saw your Mac apps video today and then came to your channel .. Am so happy to see that people are able to still make things work with YT. You started 4 months ago, have 5 videos, yet were able to make some 27K subscribers. Amazing job. BTW, of all the apps that you mentioned, the only 1 I installed in the ALFRED .. This butler is too good :-) .. All the best for you and your channel buddy

  • @fegoviedo
    @fegoviedo Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thx for this video! Didn't know how powerful Alfred was

  • @MarvinTittleton
    @MarvinTittleton Před 11 měsíci +1

    Clipboard history, I need this! Thanks Chris!

  • @dumitrescualex3879
    @dumitrescualex3879 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Such a great great great review! One of the best out there! No garbage no bla bla. Simply awesome. As a tech guy, you nailed it!

  • @alfu3423
    @alfu3423 Před 10 měsíci

    Clipboard for sure! nice job explaining the whole app!
    Thanks😀

  • @himeshray4834
    @himeshray4834 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Your videos are great man

  • @GiveyourselfAraise
    @GiveyourselfAraise Před 11 měsíci +1

    That clipboard feature is so nice! My favorite!

  • @celabcanhg5641
    @celabcanhg5641 Před 11 měsíci +1

    A little late to the vid but your videos are so easy to watch and gives me all the details in every video you post. This is my first time getting Alfred and I love how you can practically do anything on the app.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting 🤝🏼

  • @katelinsu
    @katelinsu Před 10 měsíci

    Binge watching all your vids to prep for my new MacBook coming soon!

  • @tomm3218
    @tomm3218 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video Chris. I really like Alfred's customization.

  • @Lendel82
    @Lendel82 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I really like Alfred's customization and it's so fast!
    Great video btw!

  • @marcphlp
    @marcphlp Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your videos. This is what we needed all along

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 10 měsíci

      Love to hear that. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

  • @pulkitsharma6643
    @pulkitsharma6643 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love your app recommendations , they all are very useful .

  • @leniwsek
    @leniwsek Před 11 měsíci +2

    Watched all of your videos and you definitely made it so much easier for me to learn and use Macbook Pro! I got the Macbook Pro 16" M2 and with your tech tips and app tips and tricks it has helped me so much also missed your new video so glad you're back here hoping to see even more in future have a good day! :)

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🤝

  • @pattycakes0402
    @pattycakes0402 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Glad you're back!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      It's great to be back! Thanks for the comment

  • @Subaaker
    @Subaaker Před 11 měsíci +1

    Alfred has saved me so much time!

  • @trevbehave7781
    @trevbehave7781 Před 10 měsíci

    I enjoy most the Connectivity to your device UI in a new way and ways

  • @jegl1012
    @jegl1012 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video…well explained

  • @flynnaz
    @flynnaz Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the great information, I have been using Alfred for awhile and did not know many things you went over.

  • @soyo84
    @soyo84 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love your videos and all the cool new apps you have helped me install on my device to allow me to work more efficiently. Keep up the great work!

  • @SparkyAndres
    @SparkyAndres Před 11 měsíci +1

    glad you’re back man!

  • @Adrian.Danila
    @Adrian.Danila Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video. The "Clipboard history" from Alfred it's amazing. Thank you!

  • @phenomenal3873
    @phenomenal3873 Před 11 měsíci +1

    nice to have u back man keep it up

  • @Worship4LifeGuitar
    @Worship4LifeGuitar Před 10 měsíci

    Just got a new MacBook Pro M2 Max and this app is a game changer, My favorite is the speed and the options you get and customize!

  • @carlosolaruiz2700
    @carlosolaruiz2700 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for all the hacks. I'm a new MacOS user and this is really useful to stay productive.

  • @pstco1
    @pstco1 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Awesome video! Thanks for walking me through the app. Alfred Rocks!

  • @abdulmansoor3415
    @abdulmansoor3415 Před 10 měsíci

    I didnt know about the clipboard history and its cross devices functionality. Definitely very useful and my favorite!

  • @DanielSullivan89
    @DanielSullivan89 Před 11 měsíci +1

    So glad you’re back 🎉🎉

  • @BlueJenn2011
    @BlueJenn2011 Před 11 měsíci +1

    the fact that it searches the web as well helps out a ton. use it all the time

  • @JonAdamsTech
    @JonAdamsTech Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey you’re back! Solid video man.

  • @rickbooks428
    @rickbooks428 Před 11 měsíci +4

    WOW! I have been a Mac guy since 1995 and this will bring my productivity to a whole new level. The lack of opening and closing windows all day will definitely be an asset. I never cared much for Spotlight, so I never really used it. This however will be my daily go to. So glad I stumbled upon your video "Top 10 BEST Mac Apps for Productivity". Snagged a couple more that will be useful from here as well. Thanks Chris!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Happy to help, Rick! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

    • @MetaCulte
      @MetaCulte Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks GPT 😁

  • @rulke0
    @rulke0 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video, will download and setup 🙂 Thanks Chris

  • @volkerbussmann3458
    @volkerbussmann3458 Před 11 měsíci +1

    i am new with alfred - thanks for your great tips !!

  • @ttg889
    @ttg889 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Yay! My best new Mac channel!

  • @weldonbonnell
    @weldonbonnell Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video. Very informative. I did not know about the 1Password integration. Game changer!

  • @casusbelli8222
    @casusbelli8222 Před 11 měsíci +1

    You are back !!!. Very interesting and helpful Video for Mac user beginner.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      We back 🙌🏼 happy to hear the video was helpful

  • @mattmcx
    @mattmcx Před 11 měsíci +1

    The password manager integration is *chef's kiss*

  • @jasonr4712
    @jasonr4712 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great info! Just discovered your channel. Didnt know about this App.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Welcome to the dark side of productivity! Alfred will be a game changer for you, I’m sure 🤝🏼

  • @jacee4162
    @jacee4162 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great info! Thanks!

  • @dcolum23
    @dcolum23 Před 4 měsíci

    I really enjoyed your breakdown. And my favourite Alfred feature is actually the Pomodoro timer 😊

  • @Ailuden
    @Ailuden Před 11 měsíci +2

    The built-in clipboard history would definitely be my favorite feature. Having it be so easily accessible and flexible seems so helpful!

  • @druborchers7750
    @druborchers7750 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Woah. Smart and good looking?!? I’ll download Alfred rn!

  • @victornieves1159
    @victornieves1159 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the tips, whats not to like about Alfred, is just amazing

  • @jeffcomstock6826
    @jeffcomstock6826 Před 10 měsíci

    Great video

  • @jayj4363
    @jayj4363 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bought my very first MAC yesterday. Definitely gonna download Alfred.

  • @Fourthyy
    @Fourthyy Před 11 měsíci +1

    Im new to mac and I just discovered alfred. This is such a helpful video. For me i love the fact that you can integrate bitwarden using workflows, even though i do not have the powerpack, i really want it just for that.

  • @sxlbrads
    @sxlbrads Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow I didn’t know Alfred had all of these features. The clipboard history is really cool, and it’d be really interesting to mess around with the workflows.

  • @pedro123julio
    @pedro123julio Před 11 měsíci +1

    File search is the beez knees! Game changer!

  • @JohnnyDyoutube
    @JohnnyDyoutube Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video! Clipboard history is the feature for me.

  • @augcampospt
    @augcampospt Před 11 měsíci +2

    Hi there from Portugal!
    Personally really like the search feature.
    Obrigado(Thanks)

  • @Akella1986
    @Akella1986 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Love the channel

  • @tomtoscan4447
    @tomtoscan4447 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Another great video Chris. I learn so much watching your tips and tricks. For Alfred, I do like the temp email, would save so much email clutter.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Really appreciate the compliment Tom. Thanks for commenting and hopefully I can deliver more value in future videos 🤝

  • @JivanNavij
    @JivanNavij Před 11 měsíci +1

    My favorite Alfred feature is definitely the temp email. So useful!

  • @imalkamuthukumara6662
    @imalkamuthukumara6662 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad you think so. Thanks for the comment!

  • @ashleighpratten7337
    @ashleighpratten7337 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Okay, Alfred is my new favourite thing. As someone with ADHD whose mind is in ten different places at once, being able to access everything I need to from the same place without having to manually jump between apps will up my productivity by a mile.
    If I eventually get the PowerPack, workflows will be my number one tool.

  • @Ayslac
    @Ayslac Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing this. Tried Alfred before, but felt overwhelmed when setting it up. After watching this, I feel like that I need to try it again and go through it slowly this time.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      I’m with you - opening the app and seeing the convoluted settings can be daunting! It steered me away from the app several times over the years. Hopefully this video helped provide some clarity and insight into some useable features and workflows for you to get more use out of the app 👍🏼

  • @al.xander453
    @al.xander453 Před 11 měsíci

    Totally sold me on Alfred.

  • @kailashpal7055
    @kailashpal7055 Před 10 měsíci

    My favourite Alfred feature is the web search, I'll never waste time opening up google or youtube manually again! Great vid :D

  • @wacalado
    @wacalado Před 11 měsíci +1

    Didn`t know alfred was so good! Thks!

  • @sghetrick
    @sghetrick Před 11 měsíci +1

    The search feature of Alfred is my favorite

  • @jonathanrosemark
    @jonathanrosemark Před 9 měsíci

    Hey I just want to say how greatly appreciated your videos are. They stand out from other content on youtube somehow!
    Btw, what kind of work do you do? Which programmming languages do you use?
    Cheers!

  • @ProductivePM
    @ProductivePM Před 11 měsíci +1

    Just Love the capabilities that far surpass Spotlight . . . Thank you so much for showing us the extreme capabilities of this fantastic app . . .

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers

  • @daniloiorio2624
    @daniloiorio2624 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Top video as usual

  • @JessicaTartaglia
    @JessicaTartaglia Před 11 měsíci +1

    I use Alfred since several years now and it is the first app I install when I buy a new Mac.Thanks for this video and the giveaway!

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝🏼

  • @todortenkov527
    @todortenkov527 Před 10 měsíci

    +1 new subcriber. Also, thats my second day with macbook air in my hands. I dont know much about macos, so I will watch your videos with interest:))

  • @user-f2f104
    @user-f2f104 Před 10 měsíci

    Alfred the best

  • @buhraion3873
    @buhraion3873 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Im so happy I found your channel. I can watch you talk for so long. such a beautiful guy.

  • @Dahamck
    @Dahamck Před 10 měsíci +3

    This guy is like the main actor in Blade Runner 2049 😂❤

  • @fe2o3yk
    @fe2o3yk Před 11 měsíci +1

    I appreciate the ability to search all files and the internet. I take copious notes and sometimes my notes reflect a website that I visited. I find it helpful that Alfred will find my note, document, and a website.

  • @deanodad
    @deanodad Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey Chris, great content well presented. I personally really like the temporary email feature.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Hey, thanks Dean. Temp email has saved my inbox and sanity on plenty of occasions

    • @joseantunez2259
      @joseantunez2259 Před 10 měsíci

      it's not working for me :( it just opened google with no inbox

  • @michaelgoddard4122
    @michaelgoddard4122 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ok the temporary email, the hide desktop icon and yak are definitely features I’d use a lot!

  • @BrianRKing
    @BrianRKing Před 5 měsíci +1

    THRILLED I found this video! It helped me get started so much faster than if I'd tinkered on my own, tyvm 🙏

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 4 měsíci

      Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🤝🏼

    • @BrianRKing
      @BrianRKing Před 4 měsíci

      It helps us to know the lives we're impacting@@Christomshack

  • @DGF648
    @DGF648 Před 9 měsíci

    Hey chris do a comparison between macbook pro m1 or m2 is it worth upgrading?

  • @Lirleni
    @Lirleni Před 11 měsíci +1

    nteresting video. I've not done a lot with Alfred past using it as an app launcerh...

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci

      Test the other features and I guarantee you will see the real power of the app 🤝

  • @wiliuhm
    @wiliuhm Před 10 měsíci

    Clipboard history! Another one of those features that should come prebuilt in Mac OS like rectangle. 😊

  • @karol_gorski
    @karol_gorski Před 10 měsíci

    nice video

  • @Boxman954
    @Boxman954 Před 10 měsíci

    Just started using Alfred because of your video. Still need to learn a lot but I really like web searching feature. I set up some of my most used sites and it is much faster than using browser bookmarks.

  • @rhettbilski8201
    @rhettbilski8201 Před 11 měsíci +1

    True Game Changer!!!!

  • @chipichipichapachapamagicomidu
    @chipichipichapachapamagicomidu Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mee the clipboard! Definitely

  • @jorgesaravia8586
    @jorgesaravia8586 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I find myself using Alfred’s built in calculator a lot!

  • @davida757
    @davida757 Před 11 měsíci +1

    my favorite feature is the launching off apps and file search.The extra pack does seem interesting.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před 11 měsíci +1

      The powerpack license unlocks a TON of extremely useful features. Thanks for the comment!

  • @NobodyYouKnow312
    @NobodyYouKnow312 Před 9 měsíci

    Love the videos! Where did you buy that bomber jacket?