The Basics If you have got a new Mac, the place to start is this tutorial: Setting up a new Mac, which will show you the best way to set up your new Apple computer.

It might take you a little bit longer, but this is the right way to set up your Mac. Trust me, it's worth it.

If you have a brand new Mac computer, you need to set it up with the right options before you can start using it properly.

Maybe you've treated yourself to a brand new MacBook Air, or maybe you want to factory reset your iMac—either to sell it on or wipe all the digital detritus off the system. Whatever the reason ...