I’ll finally be getting a Mac soon. I just have a few more questions. Is there a way to scan for viruses or malware on a Mac? Or does it do it itself? Is it ok to keep the MacBook plugged in all the time, and is it better to have it only charge up to 80%? I’m pretty sure I saw that somewhere. And to not let the battery go down below 20%. And should you always leave the Mac on, even if it’s a MacBook?
It has anti-malware built in and always working. See th-cam.com/video/Dhl9_P8uBw0/w-d-xo.html Yes, keep it plugged in when convenient and use it on battery when convenient. If power is available, keep it plugged in. It will manage the battery itself, you don't need to do anything like watch the charge amount. macOS handles that and will adjust to maximize battery longevity. Don't try to second-guess it.
Just like Gary said, it’s fine. Apple uses batteries that have no memory effect, the only battery recommendation I’m aware of is if you shut it down for an extended time, several weeks or months. Apple recommends leaving it unplugged until the battery reaches 50%, then shut down. As to viruses, one of the benefits of Apple’s software in addition to what Gary mentioned, is that it it hellishly hard to write a virus to infect a Mac.
@@macmost thanks. I forgot to ask about memory swap. Does it eventually ruin the ssd? The MacBook I’m getting is 16 gigs of ram. I’m just using apps like pages, numbers, notes reminders and no video ending. Mainly for writing and internet. The most safari tabs I’ll have open is two, maybe three. I heard some people say memory swap ruins the ssd and others say it doesn’t.
@@j.j4090 Ruin the SSD? No. The idea that memory swap ruins the SSD is based on bad logic and certainly hasn't been the case even though Apple has been putting SSDs into MacBooks for more than 15 years. Either way, you don't have any option. Using swap is how modern computers work.
Super helpful. Is there some way to use Apple Intelligence to create smart inboxes / filters on the native MacOS Mail app, similar to what you can get with Spark? Thanks again!
Thanks Gary for this useful video, but there is a question. What about Privacy issues of sending one's personal data like messages, email details and docs and all that and sharing with ChatGPT?
I dont have the extension section below Apple Intelligence, is there an Updated for that??? as a matter of fact I still have the beta word on apple intellingence section.
I think it still asks if you are sending a document. That setting only takes effect when you are just asking a question. In fact it would have to ask because it needs to know if you want to send the document or a screenshot. I’m a bit surprised AI can’t be used to determine which is more appropriate if I’m honest, based on the question you have asked and the type of document open. It should have guessed document for the pdf and spreadsheet but screen shot for the map, even if only to set the default value for the dropdown box.
Same as with a human fact-checker, I suppose. But whether you use AI to fact-check, or employ a human to do it, it is often better to have such a check than to skip it.
@@macmost Sure. However, my primary concern with the term "Fact Checker" is that it reflects a recently popularized Orwellian idea that has now been integrated into the Apple software ecosystem. While I hope that Apple fact-checking remains objective, I have a feeling that if it hasn't already, may become subjective over time.
How else would you do it? Ask another human to do it? Both another human and AI can make mistakes. But either one is better than no fact-checking at all.
I just turned Apple AI off because it was a time consuming pain, it wouldn’t respond by voice even though that setting was selected, and would take 10 seconds or more to respond to anything
don't get me wrong I suppose it's quite clever but for me I just turned it off . A waste of time don't need it ... I think it's all a bit of a gimmick if I'm being honest ...
Not every feature is for everyone. I'm sure there are features you use, maybe even every day, that others do not. What is a waste of time and a gimmick to others is useful to you, and the other way around.
Thanks as always, Gary!
Very useful tips. Many thanks!
Thank you again
Thanks for this video, one of the best video out there about Apple Intelligence!
I’ll finally be getting a Mac soon. I just have a few more questions. Is there a way to scan for viruses or malware on a Mac? Or does it do it itself? Is it ok to keep the MacBook plugged in all the time, and is it better to have it only charge up to 80%? I’m pretty sure I saw that somewhere. And to not let the battery go down below 20%. And should you always leave the Mac on, even if it’s a MacBook?
It has anti-malware built in and always working. See th-cam.com/video/Dhl9_P8uBw0/w-d-xo.html
Yes, keep it plugged in when convenient and use it on battery when convenient. If power is available, keep it plugged in. It will manage the battery itself, you don't need to do anything like watch the charge amount. macOS handles that and will adjust to maximize battery longevity. Don't try to second-guess it.
Just like Gary said, it’s fine. Apple uses batteries that have no memory effect, the only battery recommendation I’m aware of is if you shut it down for an extended time, several weeks or months. Apple recommends leaving it unplugged until the battery reaches 50%, then shut down. As to viruses, one of the benefits of Apple’s software in addition to what Gary mentioned, is that it it hellishly hard to write a virus to infect a Mac.
@@macmost thanks. I forgot to ask about memory swap. Does it eventually ruin the ssd? The MacBook I’m getting is 16 gigs of ram. I’m just using apps like pages, numbers, notes reminders and no video ending. Mainly for writing and internet. The most safari tabs I’ll have open is two, maybe three. I heard some people say memory swap ruins the ssd and others say it doesn’t.
@@j.j4090 Ruin the SSD? No. The idea that memory swap ruins the SSD is based on bad logic and certainly hasn't been the case even though Apple has been putting SSDs into MacBooks for more than 15 years. Either way, you don't have any option. Using swap is how modern computers work.
Really great as I’m enjoying playing around with Image Playround and AI
You are the best. Thank you.
Thank you. Very useful !
Awesome Gary
Super helpful video, Gary!! You are definitely, the Mac MOST!!!
Great Gary, thank you 🙏
Super helpful. Is there some way to use Apple Intelligence to create smart inboxes / filters on the native MacOS Mail app, similar to what you can get with Spark? Thanks again!
I don't know what those do exactly as I don't use that app.
very useful. thanks!
Very helpful it works on TH-cam videos too cool
Thanks Gary for this useful video, but there is a question. What about Privacy issues of sending one's personal data like messages, email details and docs and all that and sharing with ChatGPT?
You can read all of the details about how Apple privacy right here: www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/intelligence-engine/
I dont have the extension section below Apple Intelligence, is there an Updated for that??? as a matter of fact I still have the beta word on apple intellingence section.
You can turn Chatgpt permission request off so it goes there without asking
I think it still asks if you are sending a document. That setting only takes effect when you are just asking a question. In fact it would have to ask because it needs to know if you want to send the document or a screenshot. I’m a bit surprised AI can’t be used to determine which is more appropriate if I’m honest, based on the question you have asked and the type of document open. It should have guessed document for the pdf and spreadsheet but screen shot for the map, even if only to set the default value for the dropdown box.
You should be able to go into settings and stop Siri from asking every time.
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Love your videos, but fact checking? What could go wrong?
Same as with a human fact-checker, I suppose. But whether you use AI to fact-check, or employ a human to do it, it is often better to have such a check than to skip it.
@@macmost Sure. However, my primary concern with the term "Fact Checker" is that it reflects a recently popularized Orwellian idea that has now been integrated into the Apple software ecosystem. While I hope that Apple fact-checking remains objective, I have a feeling that if it hasn't already, may become subjective over time.
@@utah32804you have a fear, more than a feeling. You can’t be led astray more than not even thinking about such things
The best way to use Apple Intelligence at this point in time is to not use it at all.
In your case maybe, in others, it works well.
Why not? You can’t use your own intellect and judgement to assess its usefulness?
You’re asking ChatGPT to fact-check? You’re joking, right?
How else would you do it? Ask another human to do it? Both another human and AI can make mistakes. But either one is better than no fact-checking at all.
@@macmostyessss!
Would rather ask my cat to fact check things before I get ChatGTP near it.
Sorry Gary, not this time
Thanks for the video.
Seems that Aple Intelligence is not intelligent at all. GPT does all the work. Seems I can skip Siri and ask GPT directly.
I just turned Apple AI off because it was a time consuming pain, it wouldn’t respond by voice even though that setting was selected, and would take 10 seconds or more to respond to anything
Confirms what I thought, AI is a waste of time right now.
don't get me wrong I suppose it's quite clever but for me I just turned it off . A waste of time don't need it ... I think it's all a bit of a gimmick if I'm being honest ...
Who cares?
@ obviously you do because you've just spent the time with replying 😂😂😂
Not every feature is for everyone. I'm sure there are features you use, maybe even every day, that others do not. What is a waste of time and a gimmick to others is useful to you, and the other way around.
Nah man, Apple AI is going the way of my iPad, gathering dust. Both are pointless.
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