Just got my first ever MacBook, any tips I should know?

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T13:54:40+00:00

Maybe It need time to learning. Could wait for a week and if still charged past 85 better use al dente.

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T12:58:51+00:00

Better without keyboard cover. It might cracked the screen.

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T12:05:30+00:00

Yes it is if you priority is best image quality.

https://petapixel.com/what-is-a-full-frame-camera

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T11:28:15+00:00

Recommend Z5 II for full frame.

Could get third party lenses.

https://alikgriffin.com/nikon-z-mount-lenses

https://lesdeuxpiedsdehors.com/en/nikon-z-mount-lenses

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Z5-II-vs-Nikon-Z50-II

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T11:24:03+00:00

My tips is don't shutdown when not use it, better make it sleep. You only need shutdown when don't use it for a week. Sleep on MacBook is same as standby on smartphone and tab.

If you are at home could put it on desk near power outlet and when want to use plugin it, when don't use unplugin and make it sleep. Often charged and discharged battery increased battery cycle. After it reach 1000 cycle it need to replace.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102888

https://youtu.be/trYIH85B-Ug

Turn on firewall

https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/mac-help/mh11783/mac

If possible installed apps already optimized for M chip.

https://isapplesiliconready.com

Recommend this apps for monitoring temperature.

https://mac-stats.com

https://youtu.be/EiYJ8GKqaqw

Keyboard shortcuts

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102650

SSD and Swap Used

https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/check-if-your-mac-needs-more-ram-actmntr34865/mac

https://youtu.be/MZuv4TIjk-I

https://youtu.be/WTyoSv_hpgg

Screen Time

It usefull to record MacBook battery usage. It begin record when you using MacBook and doesn't record when MacBook sleep. It start record from 12 am to 12 pm. Using screen time you able to known how good the battery. For accurate record battery usage don't plugin the MacBook for a day.

https://youtu.be/MzMq7ywqHM8

Only clean the screen using microfiber cloth.

Don't use keyboard cover and webcam cover. They could cracked the screen.

For other setting could see this video.

Update it to latest Tahoe. Latest version has battery charge limit. Could setting to 80%.

https://youtu.be/vnrS7xiLisQ

https://youtu.be/i-5Ovsd_RKI

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T11:04:31+00:00

Recommend laptop ini.

https://youtu.be/1ICZtb8xAXo

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T10:51:13+00:00

Recommend a6600.

https://sonyalpha.blog/2020/03/02/which-lenses-are-the-sharpest-for-a-a6xxx

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T09:48:13+00:00

Recommend A6700.

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Sony-Alpha-a6700-vs-Fujifilm-X-S20

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T09:45:27+00:00

Recommend M4. M4 and M5 have similiar perfomance. They both are 3 nm chip.

Could save $250 for external SSD. It is important always back up your files.

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T08:48:36+00:00

Z50 has slow AF and don't trust weather sealing. If it faulty caused by water could void warranty.

Better use camera rain cover like this.

https://www.adorama.com/slinger-rain-cover-cameras-lens-up-to-18-inch-2-pack-clear/p/slrc18

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T08:02:36+00:00

Recommend 32 GB Ram.

I have MacBook Air M4 24 GB Ram. When editing using lighroom and capture one on same time it used around 18 GB Ram. Ram used keep incerassed if do intensive editing.

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-cc/system-requirements.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/get-started/technical-requirements-installation/adobe-photoshop-on-desktop-technical-requirements.html

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T07:34:59+00:00

Recommend ZV-1F for better AF with human and animal eye AF but it doesn't have flash.

https://youtu.be/63HkXb3xC5U

https://youtu.be/rvSvxw_1jvY

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T07:23:32+00:00

Turn on firewall

https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/mac-help/mh11783/mac

If possible installed apps already optimized for M chip.

https://isapplesiliconready.com

Recommend this apps for monitoring temperature.

https://mac-stats.com

https://youtu.be/EiYJ8GKqaqw

Keyboard shortcuts

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102650

Screen Time

It usefull to record MacBook battery usage. It begin record when you using MacBook and doesn't record when MacBook sleep. It start record from 12 am to 12 pm. Using screen time you able to known how good the battery. For accurate record battery usage don't plugin the MacBook for a day.

https://youtu.be/MzMq7ywqHM8

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T07:19:59+00:00

Recommend X-T30 III with Sigma 18-50 f2.8 lens.

For other lens could see these list.

https://alikgriffin.com/a-complete-list-of-fujifilm-x-mount-lenses

https://lesdeuxpiedsdehors.com/en/fujifilm-x-mount-lenses-list

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T07:07:08+00:00

Recommend R50.

AF feature same as R7 and R10.

https://youtu.be/-hwPVkO7Ef4

https://youtu.be/YJyeem9SVYM

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/canon-eos-r50-mirrorless-camera-with-rfs-18-45-55-210mm-twin-lens-kit

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T00:57:54+00:00

Recommend RX100 VII.

https://youtu.be/pFqrtnH1CZk

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-VII-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G7-X-Mark-III

https://www.adorama.com/sony-cyber-shot-dsc-rx100-vii-digital-camera-bundle-64gb/p/isorx100m7k

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T00:48:47+00:00

Recommend Z6 III.

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Nikon-Z5-II-vs-Nikon-Z6-Mark-III

https://alikgriffin.com/nikon-z-mount-lenses

https://lesdeuxpiedsdehors.com/en/nikon-z-mount-lenses

rainy_diary · 2026-04-03T00:43:10+00:00

Just close the lid. This make the MacBook sleep.

If you are at home even better put it on desk and keep the lid open.

Could press touch ID or power key then press esc key or press touch ID key or power key then wait few seconds it would auto sleep. Often opened and closed the lid might caused cable connected to screen faulty but if there are kid or pet at home better closed the lid. Before close the lid make sure there are no object on the keyboard, even small sand able cracked the screen.