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How to manage settings for external displays on Mac

Two Mac displays placed side by side

Using multiple monitors with your computer can increase your workspace and your productivity. Although you can easily use the Split View on your MacBook, you can actually quadruple that view with a second monitor.

If you’ve invested in a second display and have it connected and ready to go, here are some tips for managing your external displays on Mac.

How to bring back the iconic Mac startup chime

The iconic Mac startup chime played when you power up your computer had been around since 1998, but Apple disabled it in 2016 beginning with that year's MacBook Pro refresh. Thanks to a newly discovered Terminal command, you can re-enable the Mac startup chord sound on macOS Catalina and earlier, and our step-by-step tutorial shows you how.

Navigate your Mac faster with handy Dock icon shortcuts

Launchpad Dock Icon Shortcut Menu

There are all sorts of ways to use shortcuts on your Mac. From tons of common keyboard shortcuts to those that help you navigate webpages faster; you have plenty of options.

Along with some useful keyboard shortcuts for your Dock are additional ways your Dock can help you do things faster. And especially for those new to macOS, you might not realize they exist. Here’s how you can navigate your Mac quicker with Dock icon shortcuts.

3 ways to create a screen saver shortcut on Mac

Mac Screen Saver Relfections Landscape

If you’re going to walk away from your Mac for a minute, you might want to start your screen saver. You may not want to lock your computer or put it to sleep but just display your screen saver instead.

There are three quick and easy ways to create a shortcut to start your screen saver, and we’ll walk you through each one.