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Useful macOS defaults: Window Manager

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.WindowManager, controlling window tiling and Stage Manager on macOS Sequoia and later.

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Useful macOS defaults: System Settings

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.systemsettings, controlling the System Settings app on macOS Ventura and later.

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Useful macOS defaults: Control Centre

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.controlcenter, controlling which items appear in the menu bar.

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Useful macOS defaults: Feedback Assistant

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.feedback-assistant, controlling how Feedback Assistant behaves.

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Useful macOS defaults: Sidebar Lists

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.sidebarlists, controlling which items appear in the Finder sidebar.

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Useful macOS defaults: Simulator

Handy defaults write commands for Apple's iOS/iPadOS Simulator, controlling window behaviour and performance.

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Useful macOS defaults: Messages

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.MobileSMS, controlling how Messages behaves on macOS.

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Useful macOS defaults: Reminders

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.reminders, controlling how Apple Reminders behaves.

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Useful macOS defaults: Music

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.Music, controlling how Apple Music and the Music app behave.

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Useful macOS defaults: Photos

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.Photos, controlling how Apple Photos behaves.

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Useful macOS defaults: Notes

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.Notes, controlling how Apple Notes behaves.

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Useful macOS defaults: QuickTime Player

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.QuickTimePlayerX, controlling how QuickTime Player behaves.

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Useful macOS defaults: Network Browser

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.NetworkBrowser, controlling how your Mac discovers network devices.

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Useful macOS defaults: Screen Sharing

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.ScreenSharing, controlling the Screen Sharing viewer app.

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Useful macOS defaults: Image Capture

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.ImageCapture, controlling what happens when you connect a camera or phone.

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Useful macOS defaults: App Store

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.appstore, controlling App Store behaviour.

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Useful macOS defaults: System UI Server

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.systemuiserver, controlling the menu bar and system UI elements.

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Useful macOS defaults: Menu Extras

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.menuextras, controlling legacy menu bar items.

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Useful macOS defaults: Accessibility

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.universalaccess, controlling accessibility and visual settings.

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Useful macOS defaults: Xcode

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.dt.Xcode, controlling the editor, build system, and hidden features.

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Useful macOS defaults: Keyboard

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.keyboard and related domains, controlling key repeat, function keys, and input behaviour.

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Useful macOS defaults: Trackpad

Handy defaults write commands for the trackpad, controlling gestures, tap to click, speed, and more.

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Useful macOS defaults: Mouse

Handy defaults write commands for the mouse, controlling tracking speed, scrolling, and button behaviour.

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Useful macOS defaults: Software Update

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.SoftwareUpdate, controlling how macOS checks for and installs updates.

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Useful macOS defaults: Time Machine

Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.TimeMachine, controlling backup behaviour.

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