BEST Productivity Mac App: Alfred - Setup & Walkthrough

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    00:00 - Intro ($250 Giveaway)
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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 • 322

  • @Christomshack
    @Christomshack  Před rokem +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 rokem

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

    • @nuwannilanka
      @nuwannilanka Před rokem

      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 11 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 rokem +20

    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 rokem +8

      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 rokem

      @@Christomshack Looking forward to more content!

  • @tompontikes4871
    @tompontikes4871 Před rokem +19

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

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

  • @yeeitsgabbie
    @yeeitsgabbie Před rokem

    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!

  • @louiekruger5759
    @louiekruger5759 Před 11 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.

  • @kuntalgorai9744
    @kuntalgorai9744 Před rokem +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.

  • @uniquemalik6278
    @uniquemalik6278 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @vincentwlaw
    @vincentwlaw Před rokem +1

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

  • @CoolKrissGokul
    @CoolKrissGokul Před 11 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

  • @mdgilletteyt
    @mdgilletteyt Před rokem +1

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

  • @lordverbik1589
    @lordverbik1589 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @Bryan-nq7ec
    @Bryan-nq7ec Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the clear and simple yet thorough review!

  • @rickbooks428
    @rickbooks428 Před rokem +5

    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 rokem

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

    • @MetaCulte
      @MetaCulte Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks GPT 😁

  • @dabears7824
    @dabears7824 Před rokem

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

  • @alfu3423
    @alfu3423 Před rokem

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

  • @dougnelson423
    @dougnelson423 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Chris, this video is awesome, so informative. Thanks

  • @GiveyourselfAraise
    @GiveyourselfAraise Před rokem +1

    That clipboard feature is so nice! My favorite!

  • @tomm3218
    @tomm3218 Před rokem +1

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

  • @trevbehave7781
    @trevbehave7781 Před rokem

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

  • @Venegas1015
    @Venegas1015 Před 11 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!

  • @TunaPixel-ik8ol
    @TunaPixel-ik8ol Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @abdulmansoor3415
    @abdulmansoor3415 Před rokem

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

  • @gill.guntas
    @gill.guntas Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @jegl1012
    @jegl1012 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video…well explained

  • @MultiDanial1234
    @MultiDanial1234 Před rokem +2

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

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

  • @ThePbear1984
    @ThePbear1984 Před rokem +1

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

  • @flynnaz
    @flynnaz Před rokem +1

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

  • @fegoviedo
    @fegoviedo Před rokem +1

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

  • @leniwsek
    @leniwsek Před rokem +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 rokem

      Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🤝

  • @pulkitsharma6643
    @pulkitsharma6643 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Adrian.Danila
    @Adrian.Danila Před rokem +1

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

  • @MarvinTittleton
    @MarvinTittleton Před rokem +1

    Clipboard history, I need this! Thanks Chris!

  • @Fourthyy
    @Fourthyy Před rokem +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.

  • @weldonbonnell
    @weldonbonnell Před rokem +1

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

  • @dumitrescualex3879
    @dumitrescualex3879 Před 6 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!

  • @rulke0
    @rulke0 Před rokem +1

    Great video, will download and setup 🙂 Thanks Chris

  • @himeshray4834
    @himeshray4834 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Your videos are great man

  • @sxlbrads
    @sxlbrads Před rokem +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.

  • @katelinsu
    @katelinsu Před rokem

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

  • @tomtoscan4447
    @tomtoscan4447 Před rokem +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 rokem

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

  • @jasonr4712
    @jasonr4712 Před rokem +1

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

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

  • @pstco1
    @pstco1 Před rokem +1

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

  • @volkerbussmann3458
    @volkerbussmann3458 Před rokem +1

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

  • @celabcanhg5641
    @celabcanhg5641 Před rokem +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 rokem

      Glad you like them! Thanks for commenting 🤝🏼

  • @Worship4LifeGuitar
    @Worship4LifeGuitar Před rokem

    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!

  • @marcphlp
    @marcphlp Před rokem +1

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

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

  • @jacee4162
    @jacee4162 Před rokem +1

    Great info! Thanks!

  • @jeffcomstock6826
    @jeffcomstock6826 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video

  • @Lendel82
    @Lendel82 Před rokem +1

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

  • @victornieves1159
    @victornieves1159 Před rokem +1

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

  • @Ailuden
    @Ailuden Před rokem +2

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

  • @soyo84
    @soyo84 Před rokem +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!

  • @carlosolaruiz2700
    @carlosolaruiz2700 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @ProductivePM
    @ProductivePM Před rokem +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 rokem

      My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers

  • @ashleighpratten7337
    @ashleighpratten7337 Před rokem +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.

  • @dcolum23
    @dcolum23 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @augcampospt
    @augcampospt Před rokem +2

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

  • @Ayslac
    @Ayslac Před rokem +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 rokem

      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 👍🏼

  • @JohnnyDyoutube
    @JohnnyDyoutube Před rokem +1

    Great video! Clipboard history is the feature for me.

  • @casusbelli8222
    @casusbelli8222 Před rokem +1

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

      We back 🙌🏼 happy to hear the video was helpful

  • @Lirleni
    @Lirleni Před rokem +1

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

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

  • @kailashpal7055
    @kailashpal7055 Před rokem

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

  • @heelbaas1944
    @heelbaas1944 Před 7 dny

    love your help, it realy helped me understand alfred the only thing is that i dont seem to find the toggle desktop icons, if anyone has the same issue or maby if a update changed some stuff plys tell me

  • @jayj4363
    @jayj4363 Před rokem +1

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

  • @imalkamuthukumara6662
    @imalkamuthukumara6662 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @JessicaTartaglia
    @JessicaTartaglia Před rokem +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 rokem

      Fantastic! Thanks for watching and commenting 🤝🏼

  • @DGF648
    @DGF648 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @wiliuhm
    @wiliuhm Před rokem

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

  • @JonAdamsTech
    @JonAdamsTech Před rokem +1

    Hey you’re back! Solid video man.

  • @todortenkov527
    @todortenkov527 Před 11 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:))

  • @MichaelNolhan
    @MichaelNolhan Před rokem

    Alfred has always been the first to install myself, this time around I tried raycast. Definitely different in the fact that you almost have to give your search operator first, and there is more of a learning curve, but it does stuff that definitely can't be done with Alfred. Downside is it is subscription based if you want to sync settings between devices, or use custom themes.

    • @skylinerdnb
      @skylinerdnb Před 6 měsíci

      What Raycast can do that Alfred can't?

  • @ShaneKirkley
    @ShaneKirkley Před rokem +1

    Very nice video. Have heard of Alfred before but this video was nice and helped me understand more of what it can do. Love the Paste history feature. Being in IT I do a ton of copy paste for work and that feature would be a time saver.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem +1

      The clipboard manager will save a ton of time 👍🏼
      There are a ton of useful workflows out there on GitHub and the Alfred website. Highly recommend browsing and seeing which ones you could benefit from!

    • @ShaneKirkley
      @ShaneKirkley Před rokem

      @@Christomshack will check those out as well. Thank you again for the great info!!

  • @deanodad
    @deanodad Před rokem +1

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

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

    • @joseantunez2259
      @joseantunez2259 Před rokem

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

  • @Akella1986
    @Akella1986 Před rokem +2

    Love the channel

  • @pattycakes0402
    @pattycakes0402 Před rokem +1

    Glad you're back!

  • @BlueJenn2011
    @BlueJenn2011 Před rokem +1

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

  • @JivanNavij
    @JivanNavij Před rokem +1

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

  • @Boxman954
    @Boxman954 Před rokem

    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.

  • @MartinHarvey
    @MartinHarvey Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks. Considered Alfred for a while now so maybe a second look. I already have Bit Defender and Copy'Em so some duplication but anyway ...

  • @nuwannilanka
    @nuwannilanka Před rokem

    Do you have any recommendation on cleanup software?
    I have heard about “MaCleaner Pro” and “Clean My Mac X”. Do you have any thoughts on them?

  • @michaelgoddard4122
    @michaelgoddard4122 Před rokem +1

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

  • @daniloiorio2624
    @daniloiorio2624 Před rokem +1

    Top video as usual

  • @phenomenal3873
    @phenomenal3873 Před rokem +1

    nice to have u back man keep it up

  • @dannygomez8694
    @dannygomez8694 Před rokem +2

    The clipboard feature has got to be my favorite thing Alfred has to offer. I find myself needing to copy and paste a lot and I hate having to go back and fourth to copy one by one.

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem

      Totally agree. Paired with the ability to save copied items from several devices too, and it’s a winning feature in my book.

  • @druborchers7750
    @druborchers7750 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @jonathanrosemark
    @jonathanrosemark Před 11 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!

  • @DanielSullivan89
    @DanielSullivan89 Před rokem +1

    So glad you’re back 🎉🎉

  • @davida757
    @davida757 Před rokem +1

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

    • @Christomshack
      @Christomshack  Před rokem +1

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

  • @wacalado
    @wacalado Před rokem +1

    Didn`t know alfred was so good! Thks!

  • @fe2o3yk
    @fe2o3yk Před rokem +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.

  • @chipichipichapachapamagicomidu

    Mee the clipboard! Definitely

  • @al.xander453
    @al.xander453 Před rokem

    Totally sold me on Alfred.

  • @ttg889
    @ttg889 Před rokem +2

    Yay! My best new Mac channel!

  • @HeyQuinton
    @HeyQuinton Před 9 měsíci

    What do you think about Alfred vs Raycast??

  • @yoavwiesel6816
    @yoavwiesel6816 Před rokem

    thanks for doing thus video i now use alfred a lot its so easy to use thank you very much my favorite feature its the fast searching i will be very happy if i will win the power pack

  • @SparkyAndres
    @SparkyAndres Před rokem +1

    glad you’re back man!

  • @karol_gorski
    @karol_gorski Před rokem

    nice video

  • @Subaaker
    @Subaaker Před rokem +1

    Alfred has saved me so much time!

  • @overcolck777
    @overcolck777 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow! I never knew Alfred could be this useful. Thank you for making this video.
    I have a question though: I am a software engineer and I use Terminal heavily. Do you think the terminal feature of Alfred is useful as compared to using an actual terminal?
    Is the 1Password license included with Alfred Powerpack?

  • @sghetrick
    @sghetrick Před rokem +1

    The search feature of Alfred is my favorite