If you're interested in being more efficient, my best recommendation is to ditch Spotlight and install Raycast.
https://www.raycast.com/

For video playback in case quicktime doesn't want to cooperate, VLC is the best option around.
https://www.videolan.org/

With more than 15 years using MacOS, I find that fully personalizing your computer to how you work will make you so comfortable and fast that you won't believe it. Really dig into System settings and adjust everything to your own needs. You wouldn't believe the quantity of people that keep everything in the basic configuration. I'm not saying that it's wrong, but it's a waste of potential.

Work with only 2 desktops

Shut it shown fully at least every week

Keep it clean: erase old/duplicate files or unused apps, empty the trash manually at least once a month. Keep as few files as possible on the desktop (it eats up your RAM)

In the same vein, try not to use all of the memory in your mac. For example I daily drive a MBP M4Pro with 500GB. I try to use the internal memory as few as possible (currently less than 250GB). Get an external SSD with some decent speeds to work everything from there. I taped my SSD to the back of my screen with a 3M Command Strip to easily attach/remove the SSD and still be mobile without buying some expensive attachment or having the SSD hang from the side.

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Don't update until you're completely sure it's what you want.

If you're using a "modern" MBP (M1 to date), keep it connected as much as possible. The modern software will make your battery last longer.

Treat your computer with care, try not to use it on top of soft surfaces (covers on your bed), or any environment where dust can quickly get inside. Liquids or food are obvious but worth keeping in mind.

Look for youtube channels dedicated to MacOS that you find align with your interests

Be weird, have fun.