The top five things you should do first when you get a new Mac.  Here is what I cover in this video for newer users (or those who recently upgraded to a new Mac from a very old Mac):

1 – Check your Settings for natural scrolling Try and stick with natural scrolling, but if you can’t adjust, here’s how to switch it back to the “old” way.

2 – Set up hot corners in your system preferences Everyone should be using this time saver! Here’s how to set it up.

3 – Download and install 1Password or a comparable password manager app Download at https://1password.com

4 – Choose a VPN service if you were mobile I use VPN Unlimited and have for a couple of years now. https://www.vpnunlimitedapp.com/en There are plenty of good options out there for VPN.

5 – Choose a backup method and use it. Start with Time Machine and an external hard drive (http://amzn.to/2sjeb9n)

Then use an online backup service…  I use Backblaze and love it (SIGN UP HERE: https://secure.backblaze.com/r/00b9pv) Also consider:

• SOS Online Backup (https://www.sosonlinebackup.com)
• IDrive (https://www.idrive.com)
• Acronis True Image Cloud (http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal…)
• CrashPlan (https://www.crashplan.com/en-us/)
• SpiderOakONE (https://spideroak.com/personal/spider…)