How can I get professional assistance to set up my MacBook Pro?

how can i set up my laptop so its easier to use. can i take it somewhere where they can set it up for me


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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 12, 2025 4:51 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2025 5:57 AM

Good advice to contact your local Apple-owned store!


At my larger local (suburban Boston, USA) store, the Genius Bar is not used for computer setup, but only for Hardware issues.


At my store you make an appointment directly with the store staff, specifically for computer setup.


This provides a visit closely focused on getting your computer set up the way you want it to work, with associates with expertise in computer setup, not hardware debugging.


If you have an old computer whose data you want to transfer, bring it with you. They can coach you how to accomplish that as well, and often loan you the cables you need for that one-off transfer.

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Apr 12, 2025 5:57 AM in response to Carol B.

Good advice to contact your local Apple-owned store!


At my larger local (suburban Boston, USA) store, the Genius Bar is not used for computer setup, but only for Hardware issues.


At my store you make an appointment directly with the store staff, specifically for computer setup.


This provides a visit closely focused on getting your computer set up the way you want it to work, with associates with expertise in computer setup, not hardware debugging.


If you have an old computer whose data you want to transfer, bring it with you. They can coach you how to accomplish that as well, and often loan you the cables you need for that one-off transfer.

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