Chapter 2

Configuring Your MacBook

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You can customize many aspects of macOS to make it work the way you prefer. You can change the desktop background, personalize the Dock icons, 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.

Change the Desktop Background

Set Up a Screen Saver

Configure Energy Saver and Sleep Settings

Customize the Dock

Add or Remove Desktop Spaces

Create Hot Corners to Control Screen Display

Make the Screen Easier to See

Configure the Keyboard

Configure the Trackpad ...

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