How to Use Activity Monitor & Spotlight for Mac Productivity

If you want to master your environment, you have to stop clicking around like an amateur 🖱️🚫

In this video, I’m showing you the exact tools I use to monitor my system and navigate the macOS file system at lightning speed. I'll show you why I keep Activity Monitor pinned to my dock to kill runaway processes before they lag my build, and I’ll walk you through the Spotlight vs. Alfred debate so you can decide which power-user workflow fits your style.

I also demystify the macOS file system for you. I’ll show you the "hidden" folders you need to know and the one keyboard shortcut I use to toggle hidden files instantly.

What you and I are mastering today:
• Activity Monitor: How I track CPU, Memory, and Network usage to keep my Mac fast.
• Spotlight Hacks: Quick calculations, definitions, and instant app launching.
• Alfred: Why I prefer this extensible Spotlight replacement for developer workflows.
• Pro Navigation: Mastering /Library vs ~/Library and navigating via Terminal.
• The Secret Shortcut: How to toggle hidden files with Shift+Cmd+. in Finder.

Watch the full video here 👉 https://youtu.be/-DU9nugmDqc

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