Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Setting up your Mac for school? Before you start downloading apps, check out what Apple gives you right out of the box.
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This Mac setup for students covers 5 essential tools that can help you stay organized, take notes, work with PDFs, and get through the semester without spending extra money on software.


👉In this video, you’ll learn how to:

Use Calendar & Reminders to keep track of classes, exams, and deadlines
Organize lecture notes, PDFs, scans, and attachments in Notes
Plan essays, research, and group projects visually with Freeform
Highlight, edit, and sign PDFs with Preview
Keep your Mac clean and fast all year round


🖇️Useful links:
Official CleanMyMac website: clnmy.com/4iEcEDG
Start your free 7-day CleanMyMac trial: clnmy.com/4qVIBcT

Want to take your setup a step further? Check out the video:
youtube.com/watch?v=XztdHBTq3IY&t=7s

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Contents:

00:00 — Don’t buy apps before setting up your Mac
00:31 — Calendar & Reminders
01:16 — Notes
02:00 — Freeform
02:35 — Preview
00:00 — Using all Mac apps together
03:56 — How to keep your Mac running fast all year