that transition from the thumbnail image into the video was really nice, idk why that stood out to me but it was just very satisfying to click into your video and have that transition.
I often feel like people don't notice a lot of little details I put into my videos, but thank you for your comment. Always glad when people appreciate the little things! ☺
I recently bought a Magic Trackpad together with my first Mac. The Trackpad was even great without this app. But this changes so much. Thank you for the video.
I just bought a USB C trackpad yesterday and love it so far. Can’t wait to use it more. Btw, I’d recommend using a fill light to help fill in some of those shadows on the dark side of your face. It shouldn’t be as bright as your key light, as you still want some shadow and definition. Also, a back light (not background light) will help separate you better from your dark background since you wear dark color clothes and have a darker skin complexion. Hopefully that helps some. Not to be an ass.
Thanks for your feedback. Yeah each video so far has been a bit of an experiment as I've been trying different things (in this one I tried shooting against green screen, but didn't love the results, so I've stopped doing that for now). I do use a soft box as my key light, but its remote recently stopped working, so I can no longer adjust the temperature and intensity with it, plus I haven't done too much with fill lights and back lights as I was really more interested in getting more videos out (focusing on the content) rather than spending time/money on perfecting my lighting/setup. But now that my channel is finally starting to get some serious views, I'll definitely be experimenting with more robust lighting setups, etc. and will probably buy a new soft box soon (perhaps Black Friday sales). But yeah, congrats on your new trackpad purchase. If you're fairly new to trackpads (like me), I think you'll find how you use it will continually evolve -- how I'm using mine has already evolved since when I made this video, so I'll probably do a part two of this video within the next couple months. 🤓
Really? I don't see anything about gestures under Mouse settings in System Settings. (I don't use a Magic Mouse, but if I remember correctly, gestures ARE possible with that.)
Opera, the browser introduced mouse gestures maybe 20 years back. They work with any mouse. One of the main things I’ve really missed using since going Mac and Chrome working better on OSX.
I find it a lot easier to turn on tap and hold via three fingers and save the virtual desktop gestures for 4 fingers. Once you've got 3 finger tap to just drag windows, or highlight text, you won't go back. I don't think I've ever used the 3 finger tap dictionary feature, specially when pretty much every person always has a browser open anyway, so I don't miss that at all and I don't think you would either! I appreciate that all these actions are cool, but I feel like you could have done everything a lot better and more accurately with a dedicated macro pad, streamdeck, or simply with keyboard shortcuts. That way you have the trackpad for actual trackpad stuff, and you don't have to worry about accidentally sending your windows to another monitor with a rogue touch...
Interesting points. This was literally my first stab with the Trackpad (as well as combining with BTT). Basically I got super excited about all the *potential*. I'm sure how I use the Trackpad+BTT will evolve over time, as I get more comfortable with using gestures. There will certainly be a sequel to this video in a few months. 🤓
Ok for quick lookup rhe fastest way i think is setting it with pressure, one finger deep press. You can actually play around eith the pressure on better touch tool
If is just tapping, then keyboard shortcuts are the way. In windows (powertoys) and most likely linux, you can manage different zones and assign shortcuts for that. Even the basics are way more convinients.
I do use a lot of keyboard shortcuts, as well as my Streamdeck. Honestly as a lifelong mouse+keyboard user I'm relatively new to the trackpad experience, so I've just been getting my feet wet with 1 and 2 finger taps and swipes, but I'm sure eventually I'll make even better use of the trackpad with more advanced gestures. The possibilities are endless (especially paired with BTT)
Oh and I've heard good things about powertoys. I haven't used a Windows machine in decades, but I'm actually considering getting one in the near future (mostly for GPU/AI capabilities).
I use keyboard shortcuts all the time for moving and resizing windows thanks to Magnet. However some of those single taps alternatives demoed in video are way easier and faster.
@@SRG-Learn except I do not because hands are on trackpad or it's as close as my keys are. A single one finger tap is always easier than a two handed three or four key combination,
at so many points in this video you are keeping a window as a small section of the screen as opposed to the full screen. I'm sure it looks good on your desktop monitor but a lot of people are viewing views on smaller screens, great video but highly recommending full screening and even zooming into windows and specific areas of the UI in the future.
I bought BTT for 99 cents a long time ago and it really makes the Apple mouse feel like magic. Best investment of my life, hehe. I think the old interface was much better and simpler. I recently tried to install the latest version of BTT on my sister's M1 Macbook and for some reason only a few gestures were available for configuration. No tapping, no swiping up/down, no clicking, etc. Has anyone else experienced this issue? I've disabled all default gestures in macOS and gone through various settings, but nothing I've done has worked. I'm clearly missing something here...
it wasn't even a debate in picking up the magic trackpad when moving onto a desktop style mac ..cannot work or function without my swiping and gestures ..a mouse could only top this if i were to game a little
I look at it as apples vs oranges. Some people (myself included) are just super comfy with using a mouse, but each input device type has its various strengths & weaknesses. No right or wrong answer, to each their own 🙂 *I do foresee using the Trackpad more and more though, especially as I get more experienced with advanced gestures.
I switched my mouse for a trackpad a couple years ago and could never go back. The only thing I miss is that on mine there's no real way to hold right click (which is useful in some games), but I just set numpad enter to do that in the apps I need and it usually works fine
Yeah I've found that each input device (whether mouse or trackpad or something else) has its own various pros and cons -- really it's just a matter of each person figuring out what works best for you. I'm just SO used to using my mouse for decades, I'm still using my trackpad as a supplementary tool, but I can definitely see using the trackpad more and more as I get more used to it. Who knows, perhaps I'll fully switch to trackpad some day, but for the time being I'm enjoying using both.
In just a few weeks of the comment Apple should hopefully update there Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard as well as the Magic Mouse with USB-C and maybe something else! It’s been long over due for an upgrade so get excited!!
That's an interesting idea. I'm okay with keeping mine separate though, as I don't always need/use the trackpad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of cereal to the left of my keyboard. 😋
It’s kind of interesting that you are using trackpad and mouse at the same time. Feels like waste of time since the trackpad is so much more effective than the mouse 😅 What’s the difference for you between using one and the other? Any specific use cases? (Except of games)
Well I've been using a mouse for like 30 years now, so... I'm just super comfortable and quick with it. The level of precision I get with it while doing mostly graphic work, well... the Trackpad just isn't there for me (yet). I'm sure I'll get more comfortable with the Trackpad the more I use it (as well as trying more complex gestures), but for the time being, I'm enjoying using both together.
@@jaykasloI’ve pretty much given up on my (very expensive) ergonomic mouse, because the trackpad on the Mac laptops is so very good. Some of the things you turned off, are what I consider essentials, heck, they are basic functions, which will make using the trackpad harder and impossible to use on its own. Switching between apps is so quick with Cmd+Tab and Cmd+a to switch between windows. So use single tap as normal click and two finger click as right click.
Nice, useful video. Thank you! Just gotta say I think you gotta work on your color grading here. It doesn't really complement your skin color. Gives you some kind of ashy color that isn't too pleasant just imho. 🙇🏻♂️
Thanks, yeah each video so far has been experimental. I actually shot this one on green screen as I wanted a pure white backdrop (a la Apple), but the keying was kinda wonky so at the last minute I shifted to this greyer look. I know the color may be off a bit but I guarantee you this was better than seeing my hair glitch and flicker for the whole video. 😝
Green screens need very careful lighting and separation from subject. You"re probably better off with a set/real room with well lit nice stuff behind you, rather than a blank background. Watch the recent MBKHD video on how his videos get put together for an insightful look at how he does it, which definitely helped him get to 10+million viewers.
Luckily Elgato recently updated their teleprompter software so that it will follow my speech rate. So I'm speaking at a quicker / more natural pace in my last couple videos. But for my earlier/slower spoken vids, good thing there's 2x speed! 😅
Yeah I certainly wouldn't switch to Trackpad exclusively. But I love the combo of mouse + trackpad, plus using Apple Pencil on my iPad. I do periodically get achey fingers, especially when doing the same repeated task way too much. Good to mix things up
Thanks man. By better titles you mean actually adding in some chapter titles, etc. or something else? Just realized that I didn't add chapter titles in this video, which is strange, cuz I usually do that.
Funnily enough, this arrangement was symmetric (horizontal Apple Studio Display flanked by 2 vertical Dell monitors). But actually, this past week I rotated the right-side Dell to be horizontal... so it's no longer symmetric now, but this new setup feels WAY better (especially when working in AE & Premiere). Doesn't look as pretty, but... form over function 🤓
If you mean Figma is better than Freeform, I agree. Freeform is still pretty frustrating, but it’s free and gets the job done for me. At least having the Trackpad to navigate around the canvas makes it usable.
@@jaykaslo i actually don't like the new figma updates, but freeform i wanted to like it just lacks so much basic quality of life stuff and is locked to Apple Ecosystem
Funny, I don't really click on my Dock much any more... it's more so a visual reminder of what all apps I've currently got open vs other apps that I may have forgotten about at the moment that might come in handy. But all that being said, it's definitely on my list to start trying out Raycast.
@@jaykaslo oh ok, that's really different perspective. but yeah, def try raycast, it replaced half of my mac apps. s.a. clipboard history, window management, converters etc.
Big fan of TH-cam finally recommending small creators
This video is great
Thanks! Yeah I'm *also* a fan of TH-cam recommending small creators 🙂
that transition from the thumbnail image into the video was really nice, idk why that stood out to me but it was just very satisfying to click into your video and have that transition.
I often feel like people don't notice a lot of little details I put into my videos, but thank you for your comment. Always glad when people appreciate the little things! ☺
I recently bought a Magic Trackpad together with my first Mac. The Trackpad was even great without this app. But this changes so much. Thank you for the video.
@@eCMoppi Awesome! So glad this video helped level up your Trackpad experience!
I’ve been using my Trackpad for a few years now. I can’t ever go back to a regular mouse again.
So real. It’s just so intuitive, but the most important benefit is that it's greatly reduce carpal tunnel risk in my case
This channel is so underrated. Keep up the work, Jay!
Greatly appreciate the support, thank you!!
I just bought a USB C trackpad yesterday and love it so far. Can’t wait to use it more.
Btw, I’d recommend using a fill light to help fill in some of those shadows on the dark side of your face. It shouldn’t be as bright as your key light, as you still want some shadow and definition.
Also, a back light (not background light) will help separate you better from your dark background since you wear dark color clothes and have a darker skin complexion.
Hopefully that helps some. Not to be an ass.
Thanks for your feedback. Yeah each video so far has been a bit of an experiment as I've been trying different things (in this one I tried shooting against green screen, but didn't love the results, so I've stopped doing that for now). I do use a soft box as my key light, but its remote recently stopped working, so I can no longer adjust the temperature and intensity with it, plus I haven't done too much with fill lights and back lights as I was really more interested in getting more videos out (focusing on the content) rather than spending time/money on perfecting my lighting/setup. But now that my channel is finally starting to get some serious views, I'll definitely be experimenting with more robust lighting setups, etc. and will probably buy a new soft box soon (perhaps Black Friday sales).
But yeah, congrats on your new trackpad purchase. If you're fairly new to trackpads (like me), I think you'll find how you use it will continually evolve -- how I'm using mine has already evolved since when I made this video, so I'll probably do a part two of this video within the next couple months. 🤓
One of the most useful videos on the Magic Trackpad that I’ve ever seen. Great work!
Thank you! 🙏🏽
PSA: you don’t need a trackpad for any of this. You can also just configure mouse gestures. Hold mouse button + draw = whatever action you want.
Really? I don't see anything about gestures under Mouse settings in System Settings. (I don't use a Magic Mouse, but if I remember correctly, gestures ARE possible with that.)
@@jaykaslo It's under drawings in BTT
@@evilmarc cool thanks, I’ll try that out
Opera, the browser introduced mouse gestures maybe 20 years back. They work with any mouse. One of the main things I’ve really missed using since going Mac and Chrome working better on OSX.
Great and super useful video, thank you!! Also great thumbnail 🙌🏽
The way you made the thumbnail transition into the video in the beginning was cool af.
This is the video I was looking for because I didnt wat to quit my mouse but use my new trackpad type C at the same time :) thank u
Awesome! Yeah it doesn't have to be either/or :)
I find it a lot easier to turn on tap and hold via three fingers and save the virtual desktop gestures for 4 fingers. Once you've got 3 finger tap to just drag windows, or highlight text, you won't go back.
I don't think I've ever used the 3 finger tap dictionary feature, specially when pretty much every person always has a browser open anyway, so I don't miss that at all and I don't think you would either!
I appreciate that all these actions are cool, but I feel like you could have done everything a lot better and more accurately with a dedicated macro pad, streamdeck, or simply with keyboard shortcuts. That way you have the trackpad for actual trackpad stuff, and you don't have to worry about accidentally sending your windows to another monitor with a rogue touch...
Interesting points. This was literally my first stab with the Trackpad (as well as combining with BTT). Basically I got super excited about all the *potential*. I'm sure how I use the Trackpad+BTT will evolve over time, as I get more comfortable with using gestures. There will certainly be a sequel to this video in a few months. 🤓
@@jaykaslo it's certainly a powerful tool, and there are tons of ways of using it! I'm sure you'll hone in on something really perfect for you!
Ok for quick lookup rhe fastest way i think is setting it with pressure, one finger deep press.
You can actually play around eith the pressure on better touch tool
Cool I may try that!
this is the video i was searching for after buying magic trackpad. thanks for having this video man.
Awesome bro! Magic trackpad + BTT is total gamechanger.
Great work and great timing for me as I was having similar thoughts on how to improve workflow. Well done!
Thanks! Glad this was helpful/inspiring!
I never really used Expose before, but that's super handy how you demo'd it. Great tips as always!
Sick workflow, thanks for sharing!
If is just tapping, then keyboard shortcuts are the way. In windows (powertoys) and most likely linux, you can manage different zones and assign shortcuts for that. Even the basics are way more convinients.
I do use a lot of keyboard shortcuts, as well as my Streamdeck. Honestly as a lifelong mouse+keyboard user I'm relatively new to the trackpad experience, so I've just been getting my feet wet with 1 and 2 finger taps and swipes, but I'm sure eventually I'll make even better use of the trackpad with more advanced gestures. The possibilities are endless (especially paired with BTT)
Oh and I've heard good things about powertoys. I haven't used a Windows machine in decades, but I'm actually considering getting one in the near future (mostly for GPU/AI capabilities).
I use keyboard shortcuts all the time for moving and resizing windows thanks to Magnet. However some of those single taps alternatives demoed in video are way easier and faster.
@@JeremyLawrence-imajez easier and faster? you have to move your hand away from the keyboard.
@@SRG-Learn except I do not because hands are on trackpad or it's as close as my keys are. A single one finger tap is always easier than a two handed three or four key combination,
Why you sitting in the dark, bro?
Yea, the lighting isn’t the best haha
romantic💁♂️
Nice setup great ideas
Bro you’re a genius! I gotta get one of these!!!
Great video. You need a pop filter or to add a High Pass Filter. You have massive pops.
Came across this video... dug out my ancient v1 touchpad... wow, this is so useful! Thanks!
That's awesome!! Glad to have inspired its reawakening! 😛
at so many points in this video you are keeping a window as a small section of the screen as opposed to the full screen. I'm sure it looks good on your desktop monitor but a lot of people are viewing views on smaller screens, great video but highly recommending full screening and even zooming into windows and specific areas of the UI in the future.
Yep, duly noted. I'll definitely be zooming in more from now on!
Glad I found you. Very well presented content.
Thanks for your comment, glad to have you here!
I bought BTT for 99 cents a long time ago and it really makes the Apple mouse feel like magic. Best investment of my life, hehe. I think the old interface was much better and simpler. I recently tried to install the latest version of BTT on my sister's M1 Macbook and for some reason only a few gestures were available for configuration. No tapping, no swiping up/down, no clicking, etc. Has anyone else experienced this issue? I've disabled all default gestures in macOS and gone through various settings, but nothing I've done has worked. I'm clearly missing something here...
Why didnt you crop in on the screen record of the settings, I couldn’t see anything.
I’ll start doing that from now on.
it wasn't even a debate in picking up the magic trackpad when moving onto a desktop style mac ..cannot work or function without my swiping and gestures ..a mouse could only top this if i were to game a little
I look at it as apples vs oranges. Some people (myself included) are just super comfy with using a mouse, but each input device type has its various strengths & weaknesses. No right or wrong answer, to each their own 🙂
*I do foresee using the Trackpad more and more though, especially as I get more experienced with advanced gestures.
I love the magic trac-pad❤
I switched my mouse for a trackpad a couple years ago and could never go back. The only thing I miss is that on mine there's no real way to hold right click (which is useful in some games), but I just set numpad enter to do that in the apps I need and it usually works fine
Yeah I've found that each input device (whether mouse or trackpad or something else) has its own various pros and cons -- really it's just a matter of each person figuring out what works best for you.
I'm just SO used to using my mouse for decades, I'm still using my trackpad as a supplementary tool, but I can definitely see using the trackpad more and more as I get more used to it. Who knows, perhaps I'll fully switch to trackpad some day, but for the time being I'm enjoying using both.
In just a few weeks of the comment Apple should hopefully update there Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard as well as the Magic Mouse with USB-C and maybe something else! It’s been long over due for an upgrade so get excited!!
source?
It's bothering me more than it should that it doesn't have the é in exposé
lol you sound as OCD / nitpicky as me 😝
@@jaykaslo isn't it just expose? why were you saying exposé?
@@axhraf7712 The correct spelling in this case should be Exposé. 🤓
Have you tried putting the trackpad in a tray along with the keyboard, so you don’t have to move your hand to use it?
That's an interesting idea. I'm okay with keeping mine separate though, as I don't always need/use the trackpad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of cereal to the left of my keyboard. 😋
Guys try space launcher. And charmstone. And yabai. And karabiner. Lots of hours of fun for power users
Interesting. Haven't heard of ANY of those, but I'll look em up!
It’s kind of interesting that you are using trackpad and mouse at the same time. Feels like waste of time since the trackpad is so much more effective than the mouse 😅
What’s the difference for you between using one and the other? Any specific use cases? (Except of games)
Well I've been using a mouse for like 30 years now, so... I'm just super comfortable and quick with it. The level of precision I get with it while doing mostly graphic work, well... the Trackpad just isn't there for me (yet). I'm sure I'll get more comfortable with the Trackpad the more I use it (as well as trying more complex gestures), but for the time being, I'm enjoying using both together.
@@jaykasloI’ve pretty much given up on my (very expensive) ergonomic mouse, because the trackpad on the Mac laptops is so very good.
Some of the things you turned off, are what I consider essentials, heck, they are basic functions, which will make using the trackpad harder and impossible to use on its own. Switching between apps is so quick with Cmd+Tab and Cmd+a to switch between windows. So use single tap as normal click and two finger click as right click.
Nice, useful video. Thank you! Just gotta say I think you gotta work on your color grading here. It doesn't really complement your skin color. Gives you some kind of ashy color that isn't too pleasant just imho. 🙇🏻♂️
Thanks, yeah each video so far has been experimental. I actually shot this one on green screen as I wanted a pure white backdrop (a la Apple), but the keying was kinda wonky so at the last minute I shifted to this greyer look. I know the color may be off a bit but I guarantee you this was better than seeing my hair glitch and flicker for the whole video. 😝
Green screens need very careful lighting and separation from subject.
You"re probably better off with a set/real room with well lit nice stuff behind you, rather than a blank background.
Watch the recent MBKHD video on how his videos get put together for an insightful look at how he does it, which definitely helped him get to 10+million viewers.
could have used excaliadraw
Never heard of Excaliadraw, but I'll look into it.
Is it possible to export (backup) all settings and then import them on a different computer? Thanks
That's a great question. I reckon it's possible, but I'll let you know if/when I figure that out.
Echo chamber of a review. Glad you enjoy it
How did you change your mac cursor color?
Look under System Settings --> Accessibility --> Display. Scroll down and you can change the cursor color there. 🙂
@@jaykaslo Awesome, Thank you! :)
Good video. You could speak faster. I had to to 2x just to normal pace (personal opinion). But useful tips..
Luckily Elgato recently updated their teleprompter software so that it will follow my speech rate. So I'm speaking at a quicker / more natural pace in my last couple videos. But for my earlier/slower spoken vids, good thing there's 2x speed! 😅
I got a cyst in my wrist from using one of these
Yeah I certainly wouldn't switch to Trackpad exclusively. But I love the combo of mouse + trackpad, plus using Apple Pencil on my iPad. I do periodically get achey fingers, especially when doing the same repeated task way too much. Good to mix things up
everything about this channel is top class but you need better titles man
Thanks man. By better titles you mean actually adding in some chapter titles, etc. or something else? Just realized that I didn't add chapter titles in this video, which is strange, cuz I usually do that.
welcome to the past. I’ve been using it for 14 years
What a wierd way to setup your monitors, I dont se the benefit of the main monitor, I like simetric things, and level proportion 😂 🎉 trackpad good
Funnily enough, this arrangement was symmetric (horizontal Apple Studio Display flanked by 2 vertical Dell monitors). But actually, this past week I rotated the right-side Dell to be horizontal... so it's no longer symmetric now, but this new setup feels WAY better (especially when working in AE & Premiere). Doesn't look as pretty, but... form over function 🤓
Wow, the out of context B roll is annoying.
Ya should clean your keyboard ⌨️
I do dust periodically, but... it's a losing battle 😶🌫
figma is better
If you mean Figma is better than Freeform, I agree. Freeform is still pretty frustrating, but it’s free and gets the job done for me. At least having the Trackpad to navigate around the canvas makes it usable.
@@jaykaslo i actually don't like the new figma updates, but freeform i wanted to like it just lacks so much basic quality of life stuff and is locked to Apple Ecosystem
Figma is a ui design tool
@@daviematcha explain fig jam and fig slides then
@@koto9x those are different products but they do have a broader use case :)
wtf is ur dock please use raycast
Funny, I don't really click on my Dock much any more... it's more so a visual reminder of what all apps I've currently got open vs other apps that I may have forgotten about at the moment that might come in handy. But all that being said, it's definitely on my list to start trying out Raycast.
@@jaykaslo oh ok, that's really different perspective. but yeah, def try raycast, it replaced half of my mac apps. s.a. clipboard history, window management, converters etc.
✨🔥(((💥!!!BOOM!!!💥)))🔥✨
Triple monitor setup to print logos on shirts and mugs what a maroon
Why do you give a shit? It’s his money and you haven’t a clue what he does… a moronic statement from the real ( maroon) 🎉
Do you know him? Or do you just know him because you’re watching his videos?
This video is way toooo long damn!
Have you found the video controls yet? Many video players allow you to stop when you've seen enough. 😂
If you're interested in the video it's not long.