#Change wallpaper on macbook air update
#Change wallpaper on macbook air pro
#Change wallpaper on macbook air software

To sync these two folders, go to System Preferences > Apple ID and click iCloud in the left column and check the box next to iCloud Drive. I find it incredibly useful to sync the Desktop and Documents folders between my two Macs and my iOS devices. Don't worry, they'll make the leap from your display across the hinge and to the Touch Bar.

#Change wallpaper on macbook air pro

If you have one of the last remaining Intel-based MacBook Pro models with the Touch Bar, then head to System Preferences > Keyboard and click the Customize Touch Bar button and then simply drag the buttons you want to show up on the default view of the Touch Bar to the Touch Bar below the display. If you plan on using Siri frequently, then you can use this Siri window to choose Siri's voice, language and a keyboard shortcut. Siri should be enabled by default, but if you would prefer to use Siri only on your iPhone, then you can disable Siri by going to System Preferences > Siri and unchecking the box for Enable Ask Siri.

This will slow down your charging once the battery hits 80%. (If you don't see a battery icon, go to System Preferences > Energy Saver and check the box for Show battery status in menu bar.) At the bottom of the list of options, select Optimized battery charging. Click on the battery icon on the menu bar at the top of your display and select Battery Preferences from the drop-down menu. MacOS can learn your charging habits to reduce battery aging. If your MacBook is going to spend most of its time plugged in, you'll definitely want to change this setting.

#Change wallpaper on macbook air software

If so, click the Software Update button, which will launch the System Preferences to check for updates. You should be staring at the General tab of the About This Mac window.

#Change wallpaper on macbook air update

Has Apple released an update to MacOS since it built your MacBook? Find out by clicking the Apple button in the upper-left corner of your screen and then clicking About This Mac. Read more: The Quickest Way to Transfer Your Files, Apps and More From Your Old MacBook Check for updates So, after you've jumped through the initial screens from the Mac Setup Assistant that had you log in with your Apple ID, connect to a network and so on, consider changing these settings, or at least check them out, on your new MacBook. I've put together some of my personal favorites here. While it's certainly exciting to unwrap a new MacBook, there are a handful of tweaks, tips and fixes you should check out on Day 1 that will make your MacBook easier to use. Whether you've just invested in a new M2 MacBook Pro, you want to go with an earlier M1 MacBook Air or Pro, or you've selected a MacBook from previous generations, one thing's for sure: No laptop comes right out of the box ready to perform optimally - even one with an Apple logo.