{"id":96389,"date":"2026-10-14T00:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/?p=96389"},"modified":"2026-10-14T03:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:16:04","slug":"get-to-know-the-system-settings-app-on-macos-ventura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/get-to-know-the-system-settings-app-on-macos-ventura\/","title":{"rendered":"Mac System Settings: how to find and change settings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107067\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mac-System-Settings.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mac-System-Settings.png 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mac-System-Settings-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mac-System-Settings-150x99.png 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Mac-System-Settings-657x434.png 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finding the right setting on your Mac isn&#8217;t always straightforward, especially if Apple has moved it or the instructions you&#8217;re following still mention System Preferences. System Settings is where you control how your Mac looks, works, connects, and manages your privacy.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains how to open and navigate System Settings, search for specific options, and find the privacy, security, and everyday controls you\u2019re most likely to use.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"system-settings\" style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; scroll-margin-top: 3em;\">Where is System Settings on Mac?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fb; border-left: 6px solid #1155CC; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); line-height: 1.8; color: #333; margin-bottom: 1em;\">\n<p>The quickest way to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/mac-help\/mh15217\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">open System Settings is from the Apple menu<\/a> in the upper-left corner of your screen:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Apple menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>System Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can also open it in either of these ways:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li><strong>Use Spotlight:<\/strong> Press <strong>Command-Space<\/strong>, type <strong>System Settings<\/strong>, and press <strong>Return<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open the app:<\/strong> If S<strong>ystem Settings<\/strong> is in your Dock, click its icon, or open it from the <strong>Applications<\/strong> folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once System Settings opens, you\u2019ll see its categories in the sidebar and the options for the selected category on the right. You might need to scroll down to see all the available categories.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"system-preferences\" style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; scroll-margin-top: 3em;\">Is System Settings the same as System Preferences?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes. System Settings is the current version of the System Preferences app found in older macOS versions. Apple changed the name and redesigned the app starting with macOS Ventura 13, but its main purpose remains the same: it lets you view and change system-wide options on your Mac.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fb; border-left: 6px solid #1155CC; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); line-height: 1.8; color: #333; margin-bottom: 1em;\">To check your macOS version, open <strong><em>System Settings &gt; General &gt; About<\/em><\/strong>. Look for the macOS name and version number.<\/div>\n<p>The main difference is how Apple organizes the controls. System Preferences uses a grid of preference icons, while System Settings uses a sidebar with categories and displays the selected options on the right.<\/p>\n<p>If older instructions tell you to open <strong>System Preferences<\/strong>, open <strong>System Settings<\/strong> instead. The setting may have a different name or location, so use the search field if you can\u2019t find it where the older instructions suggest. Macs running macOS Monterey 12 or earlier still use System Preferences.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">How to find and change a setting quickly<\/h2>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to browse every category in System Settings. Use the search field to go directly to the option you want:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Search <\/strong>field at the top of the sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the setting or feature you want to change, such as &#8220;microphone,&#8221; &#8220;wallpaper,&#8221; or &#8220;automatic updates.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Select the most relevant result in the sidebar.<\/li>\n<li>Change the setting using the available switch, checkbox, menu, or other control.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you know which category contains the setting, you can select it directly from the sidebar. You may need to click an <strong>Info<\/strong> or <strong>Details<\/strong> button to see additional options. Some changes also require your password or Touch ID to confirm you have permission to make them.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fb; border-left: 6px solid #1155CC; padding: 16px 30px; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); line-height: 1.8; color: #333; margin-bottom: 1em;\">The exact settings you see can vary depending on your Mac model, the hardware you&#8217;ve connected, and the apps you&#8217;ve installed, so your options might not match another Mac exactly.<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Common Mac settings and where to find them<\/h2>\n<p>System Settings covers everything from Wi-Fi connections to software updates, but the option you need isn\u2019t always listed under an obvious name. Here are the main areas most people use and the specific controls available in each one:<\/p>\n<table style=\"table-layout: fixed; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1155cc; color: white;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>To manage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Go to<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>macOS updates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>General &gt; Software Update<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Storage space<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>General &gt; Storage<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Startup apps<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>General &gt; Login Items &amp; Extensions<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Backups<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>General &gt; Time Machine<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>App permissions<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>Privacy &amp; Security<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Saved Wi-Fi networks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>Wi-Fi &gt; Advanced &gt; Known Networks<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>User accounts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>Users &amp; Groups<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Apple Account and iCloud<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>Your name &gt; iCloud<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Keyboard shortcuts<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>Keyboard &gt; Keyboard Shortcuts<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Display resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><em>Displays<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li><strong>Wi-Fi and Network:<\/strong> Select <strong><em>Wi-Fi<\/em><\/strong> to connect to a network, view known networks, check connection details, or change automatic connection settings. Open <strong><em>Network<\/em><\/strong> to manage Ethernet, VPNs, firewalls, and other network services.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107068\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/01-mac-system-settings-network-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Mac System Settings with Network selected\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/01-mac-system-settings-network-settings.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/01-mac-system-settings-network-settings-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/01-mac-system-settings-network-settings-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/01-mac-system-settings-network-settings-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Notifications, Focus, and Sound:<\/strong> Open <strong><em>Notifications<\/em><\/strong> to control which apps can send alerts and how those alerts appear. Use <strong><em>Focus<\/em><\/strong> to reduce interruptions at certain times, and select <strong><em>Sound<\/em><\/strong> to change the volume, alert sound, audio output, or microphone input.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107069\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/02-mac-system-settings-notifications.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of Mac settings dashboard with Notifications selected\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/02-mac-system-settings-notifications.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/02-mac-system-settings-notifications-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/02-mac-system-settings-notifications-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/02-mac-system-settings-notifications-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Displays:<\/strong> Select Displays to adjust brightness, resolution, color, and refresh rate. If you use multiple screens, you can arrange them and choose whether an external display mirrors or extends your desktop.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107070\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/03-mac-system-settings-displays.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard with Displays selected\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/03-mac-system-settings-displays.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/03-mac-system-settings-displays-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/03-mac-system-settings-displays-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/03-mac-system-settings-displays-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad:<\/strong> Open the section for the device you want to adjust. You can change keyboard shortcuts, Dictation, key repeat speed, pointer speed, scrolling direction, clicking behavior, and supported Multi-Touch gestures.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Users &amp; Groups:<\/strong> Go to <strong><em>Users &amp; Groups<\/em><\/strong> to add or remove user accounts, change account types, manage the Guest User, and control automatic login. Some changes are only available to a Mac administrator.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107071\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04-mac-system-settings-users-groups.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard with Users &amp; Groups selected.\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04-mac-system-settings-users-groups.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04-mac-system-settings-users-groups-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04-mac-system-settings-users-groups-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/04-mac-system-settings-users-groups-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>General: <\/strong>General is a catch-all category. It holds Software Update, Storage, Login Items &amp; Extensions, Time Machine, and other system-level settings.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107072\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/05-mac-system-settings-general.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard with General selected\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/05-mac-system-settings-general.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/05-mac-system-settings-general-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/05-mac-system-settings-general-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/05-mac-system-settings-general-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Apple Account and iCloud:<\/strong> Click your name at the top of the sidebar to manage your Apple Account, payment details, subscriptions, Family Sharing, and devices linked to your account. Select <strong><em>iCloud<\/em><\/strong> to manage storage and choose which apps and features sync with your Mac.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107073\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/06-mac-system-settings-apple-account-sign-in.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard with the Apple Account sign-in page open\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/06-mac-system-settings-apple-account-sign-in.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/06-mac-system-settings-apple-account-sign-in-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/06-mac-system-settings-apple-account-sign-in-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/06-mac-system-settings-apple-account-sign-in-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also find separate sidebar categories for settings such as <strong><em>Bluetooth<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em><strong><em>Appearance<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em><strong><em>Wallpaper<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em><strong><em>Screen Saver<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em><strong><em>Lock Screen<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em><strong><em>Accessibility<\/em><\/strong>, and <strong><em>Screen Time<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"privacy\" style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em; scroll-margin-top: 3em;\">Privacy &amp; Security settings worth reviewing<\/h2>\n<p>Open <strong><em>System Settings &gt; Privacy &amp; Security<\/em><\/strong> to control which apps can access sensitive parts of your Mac and review several built-in security protections. You shouldn\u2019t automatically remove every permission, since some apps need access to work properly. Instead, check that you recognize each app and understand why it needs the access you\u2019ve granted.<\/p>\n<table style=\"table-layout: fixed; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1155cc; color: white;\">\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Settings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>What it controls<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>What to check<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Location Services<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Access to your Mac\u2019s approximate location<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Review apps individually, then click Details under <strong><em>System Services<\/em><\/strong> to see which macOS features can use your location.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Camera and Microphone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Access to your camera and audio input<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Turn off access for apps that don\u2019t need to record video, take photos, make calls, or capture audio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Screen &amp; System Audio Recording<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Permission to capture your screen, system audio, or both<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Limit access to screen-sharing, meeting, recording, or support apps that you trust.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Files &amp; Folders<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Access to protected locations such as Desktop, Documents, and Downloads<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Check that each app only has access to the folders it needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Full Disk Access<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Broad access to files across your Mac, including data from other apps and some Time Machine backups<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Allow this only for trusted apps that need it to work, such as some backup or security tools.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Permission to control your Mac through scripts or system commands<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Review automation, window-management, remote-support, and utility apps carefully.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Input Monitoring<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Permission to monitor keyboard, mouse, or trackpad input<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Remove apps you don\u2019t recognize or no longer use, since this access may include what you type.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Automation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Permission for one app to control another<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Check whether each connection still makes sense, such as an app controlling Finder or a web browser.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Local Network<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Access to devices on the same network as your Mac<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.33%; padding: 8px;\">Keep this enabled for apps that need to find printers, speakers, smart devices, or other computers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>An app generally appears in a permission list after it requests that type of access. Turning off a permission may stop a related feature from working, and macOS may ask you to quit and reopen the app before the change takes effect. For more ways to strengthen these protections, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/15-mac-hardening-security-tips-to-protect-your-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see our Mac security and privacy tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Check your Mac-wide security protections<\/h3>\n<p>Scroll below the app permissions to review these broader controls:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li><strong>Allow applications from:<\/strong> Choose whether your Mac can open apps from the App Store or from the App Store and Known Developers. This setting works with Gatekeeper to reduce the risks associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/third-party-app-stores-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downloading Mac apps from untrusted sources<\/a>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107074\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07-mac-system-settings-allow-applications-from.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard with Privacy &amp; Security selected and the Allow applications from menu open\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07-mac-system-settings-allow-applications-from.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07-mac-system-settings-allow-applications-from-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07-mac-system-settings-allow-applications-from-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/07-mac-system-settings-allow-applications-from-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Allow accessories to connect:<\/strong> On supported Mac laptops with Apple silicon, choose when your Mac requires approval before allowing a USB, Thunderbolt, or SD card accessory to connect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FileVault:<\/strong> Check whether it\u2019s turned on to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/how-to-encrypt-and-password-protect-files-on-your-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help protect your stored files<\/a> if your Mac is lost or stolen. Make sure you can use the recovery method you\u2019ve chosen.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107075\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/08-mac-system-settings-filevault.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard with Privacy &amp; Security selected and FileVault highlighted\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/08-mac-system-settings-filevault.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/08-mac-system-settings-filevault-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/08-mac-system-settings-filevault-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/08-mac-system-settings-filevault-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lockdown Mode:<\/strong> This optional protection limits certain apps, websites, and features for people who believe they may face a highly sophisticated cyberattack. Apple says most users are never targeted by attacks that require it.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-107076\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/09-mac-system-settings-lockdown-mode.jpg\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Mac settings dashboard showing the option to turn on Lockdown Mode\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/09-mac-system-settings-lockdown-mode.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/09-mac-system-settings-lockdown-mode-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/09-mac-system-settings-lockdown-mode-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/09-mac-system-settings-lockdown-mode-657x370.jpg 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Review these settings periodically and after installing unfamiliar software. If an app requests a sensitive permission that doesn\u2019t match what the app does, leave the permission off until you can confirm why it needs access.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">System Settings vs. Control Center<\/h2>\n<p>System Settings and <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/mac-help\/mchl50f94f8f\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Control Center<\/a> can manage some of the same features, but they serve different purposes. Control Center provides quick access to frequently used controls, while System Settings contains the full configuration options for your Mac.<\/p>\n<table style=\"table-layout: fixed; width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1155cc; color: white;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Use Control Center to<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\"><strong>Use System Settings to<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or AirDrop on or off<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Choose how your Mac connects to networks and other devices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Select a Wi-Fi network<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">View known networks and change detailed connection settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Turn a Focus mode on or off<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Create, customize, and schedule Focus modes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Adjust volume or screen brightness<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Choose audio devices or change display resolution and arrangement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Start Screen Mirroring<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Configure displays and change how multiple screens work together<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Check whether your camera, microphone, location, or system audio is in use<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50.00%; padding: 8px;\">Decide which apps can access those features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Click the <strong>Control Center icon<\/strong> on the right side of the menu bar to open it. Some controls include an arrow or expandable area that provides additional options without opening System Settings. You can also customize the Control Center to show the controls you use most and place selected items directly in the menu bar for faster access.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Why some settings are missing or different<\/h2>\n<p>If you can\u2019t find a setting, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean something is wrong. The options shown in System Settings can depend on your Mac, its macOS version, and who manages it.<\/p>\n<p>Common reasons include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li><strong>Your Mac\u2019s hardware:<\/strong> Some controls only appear on Macs that support them. For example, Touch ID settings require compatible hardware.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your macOS version:<\/strong> Apple sometimes moves or renames settings. Older instructions may point to a different location or refer to System Preferences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connected devices:<\/strong> Some options only appear after you connect a display, keyboard, mouse, printer, or other accessory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your user account:<\/strong> Some changes require administrator approval. If your Mac asks for administrator credentials, contact the person who manages it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen Time restrictions:<\/strong> Content &amp; Privacy restrictions can prevent changes to certain settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work or school management:<\/strong> Your organization may restrict some controls. Signing in as an administrator won\u2019t necessarily remove these restrictions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your Apple Account:<\/strong> Some options require you to sign in or turn on a related service. Availability can also vary by region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Start by searching for the setting in System Settings. If you still can\u2019t find it, check Apple\u2019s instructions for your macOS version. For a work or school Mac, ask your organization\u2019s IT team.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">How Intego ONE complements your Mac\u2019s built-in settings<\/h2>\n<p>System Settings helps you manage app permissions and Apple\u2019s built-in protections. If you also want to check files for malware or control how apps connect to the internet, Intego ONE provides those tools in a separate app.<\/p>\n<p>Every Intego ONE plan includes:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 35px;\">\n<li><strong>Antivirus:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/mac-security-blog\/scan-mac-for-malware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scan your Mac for malware<\/a> and use real-time monitoring to check files as you use them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Firewall:<\/strong> Manage incoming and outgoing connections, including whether an app can connect to the internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Advanced plan adds SmartClean to help remove unnecessary files. Complete also includes a VPN, which encrypts traffic between your Mac and the VPN server. Intego ONE requires macOS 12.4 or later.<\/p>\n<p>A clean malware scan does not guarantee that your Mac is free of threats. Keep malware definitions up to date and grant the permissions Intego ONE needs to scan protected files, including Full Disk Access. Keep Apple\u2019s built-in protections enabled and continue installing macOS and browser updates. Intego ONE complements these protections; it doesn\u2019t replace them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 2em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intego.com\/buynow\" class=\"buyIntego-cta-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Mac protection<\/a>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Make your Mac work the way you want<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no single &#8220;correct&#8221; setup for every Mac user. The right choices depend on how you work, which apps you use, and the level of access you\u2019re comfortable granting.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t change an unfamiliar option just because it sounds useful. Read the description, consider how the change could affect your Mac, and adjust only the controls that serve a clear purpose. And when an instruction sends you to System Preferences, you&#8217;ll know where to look.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Where is System Settings on Mac?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#system-settings\">System Settings is in the Apple menu<\/a> in the upper-left corner of your Mac\u2019s screen. Click the Apple menu &gt; System Settings to open it. You can also open the System Settings app from the Dock or Applications folder, or press Command-Space, search for System Settings, and press Return.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Is System Settings the same as System Preferences?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. <a href=\"#system-preferences\">System Settings replaced System Preferences<\/a> starting with macOS Ventura 13. It serves the same purpose, but Apple changed its name, layout, and the location of some options. Macs running macOS Monterey 12 or earlier still use System Preferences.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">How do I search for a setting on Mac?<\/h3>\n<p>Open System Settings, <a href=\"#system-settings\">click the search field at the top of the sidebar<\/a>, and type the name of the setting or feature you want to find. Select the most relevant result from the list to open its location and view the available options.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1em;\">Where is Privacy &amp; Security on Mac?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"#privacy\">Privacy &amp; Security is in the System Settings sidebar.<\/a> Click the Apple menu &gt; System Settings, scroll down, and select Privacy &amp; Security. 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