Chapter 6
Changing How Your Mac Looks, Sounds, and Feels
IN THIS CHAPTER
Changing the desktop, display, and dock
Setting the date and time
Adjusting alert sounds
Taking control of notifications
Working in split-screen mode
One of the hallmarks of being a human being is the uncontrollable urge to put a personal stamp on things. We show the world our personal style through the clothes we wear and the haircuts we get; we decorate our homes inside and out; we pierce this and tattoo that. A cookie-cutter life? Not for us, thanks.
That sense of (optionally rugged) individuality extends to your Mac, too. At the factory, your Mac is configured with the appearance, sounds, and overall feel that Apple thinks are a good fit for most people. But Apple certainly doesn’t know you or have the slightest inkling of your personal style or how you like to work and play. A cookie-cutter Mac? Not for us, thanks.
In this chapter, I show you how to customize your Mac so that you can thumb your nose at ...
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