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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Defaults
Posts about the macOS defaults system, which stores user preferences and application settings. The defaults command lets users read and write these settings from the terminal.
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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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