CHAPTER 2

Configuring Your MacBook

You can customize many aspects of macOS to make it work the way you prefer. You can change the wallpaper; personalize the Dock icons, the menu bar, and Control Center; and adjust the keyboard and trackpad or other pointing device. You can also run apps or open specific documents each time you log in or set your MacBook to go to sleep automatically when you are not using it.

Snapshot of the home screen on macbook.

Change the Wallpaper

Set Up a Screen Saver

Configure Battery and Sleep Settings

Customize the Dock

Configure Control Center and the Menu Bar

Add or Remove Desktop Spaces

Create Hot Corners to Control Screen Display

Make the Screen Easier ...

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