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macOS Sequoia 15

Table of Contents

Welcome
- MacBook Air
- MacBook Pro
- iMac
- Mac mini
- Mac Studio
- Mac Pro
What’s new in macOS Sequoia
- Work on the desktop
- What’s in the menu bar?
- Quickly change settings
- What’s in the Apple menu?
- Search with Spotlight
- Use Siri
- Get notifications
- Open apps from the Dock
- Organize your files in the Finder
- Connect to the internet
- Sign in to your Apple Account
- Set up iCloud
- Browse the web
- Preview a file
- Take a screenshot
- Change your display’s brightness
- Adjust the volume
- Use trackpad and mouse gestures
- Use Touch ID
- Print documents
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Apps on your Mac
- Open apps
- Work with app windows
- Tile app windows
- Use apps in full screen
- Use apps in Split View
- Use Stage Manager
- Get apps from the App Store
- Install and reinstall apps from the App Store
- Install and uninstall other apps
- Create and work with documents
- Open documents
- Mark up files
- Combine files into a PDF
- Organize files on your desktop
- Organize files with folders
- Tag files and folders
- Back up files
- Restore files
- Change System Settings
- Choose your desktop picture
- Add and customize widgets
- Use a screen saver
- Add a user or group
- Add your email and other accounts
- Automate tasks with Shortcuts
- Create Memoji
- Change your login picture
- Change the system language
- Increase the size of what’s on your screen
- How to use Siri
- Customize Siri
- What are Siri Suggestions?
- Use Siri results
- Add Siri Shortcuts
- Get started with Apple Intelligence
- Use Writing Tools
- Use Apple Intelligence in Mail
- Use Apple Intelligence in Messages
- Use Apple Intelligence with Siri
- Get webpage summaries
- Summarize an audio recording
- Use Apple Intelligence in Photos
- Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions
- Apple Intelligence and privacy
- Set up a Focus to stay on task
- Block pop-ups in Safari
- Use Dictation
- Perform quick actions with hot corners
- Send emails
- Send text messages
- Make a FaceTime call
- Edit photos and videos
- Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo
- Start a Quick Note
- Get directions
- Intro to Continuity
- Use AirDrop to send items to nearby devices
- Hand off tasks between devices
- Control your iPhone from your Mac
- Copy and paste between devices
- Stream video and audio with AirPlay
- Make and receive calls and text messages on your Mac
- Use your iPhone internet connection with your Mac
- Share your Wi-Fi password with another device
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Insert sketches, photos, and scans from iPhone or iPad
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Use your iPad as a second display
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
- Manage Apple Account settings
- Set your Apple Account picture
- What is iCloud?
- What is iCloud+?
- Store files in iCloud Drive
- Share and collaborate on files and folders
- Manage iCloud storage
- Use iCloud Photos
- Get started with Screen Time
- Set up Screen Time for yourself
- Set up Screen Time for a child
- Track app and device usage
- Set time limits for apps and websites
- Set up content and privacy restrictions
- Set up Family Sharing
- Get Family Sharing recommendations
- Add family members to a Family Sharing group
- Remove family members from a Family Sharing group
- Manage sharing and parental settings
- Share a Photo Library
- Collaborate on projects
- Find content shared with you
- Find your family and friends
- Play music
- Watch and listen together with SharePlay
- Listen to podcasts
- Watch TV shows and movies
- Read and listen to books
- Read the news
- Track stocks and the market
- Play games with your friends
- Connect an external display
- Use the camera
- Connect a wireless accessory
- Connect a printer to your Mac
- Connect AirPods to your Mac
- Optimize your Mac battery life
- Optimize storage space
- Burn CDs and DVDs
- Control accessories in your home
- Run Windows on your Mac
- Get started
- Vision
- Hearing
- Mobility
- Speech
- Control what you share
- Set up your Mac to be secure
- Allow apps to see the location of your Mac
- Use Private Browsing
- Keep your data safe
- Understand passwords
- Change weak or compromised passwords
- Keep your Apple Account secure
- Use Mail Privacy Protection
- Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites
- Find a missing device
- Shut down or restart your Mac
- Start up your Mac in safe mode
- Keep your Mac up to date
- Reinstall macOS
- Erase your Mac
Resources for your Mac
Resources for your Apple devices
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Connect with friends in Game Center on Mac

It’s more fun to play games with friends. You can use Game Center settings on Mac to invite friends, see friend requests, and more.

A Game Center account selected in System Settings, with gaming options listed on the right.

Invite someone to be a Game Center friend

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Friends, then click Invite Friends.

See your Game Center friends

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Friends, then click All Friends.

See your Game Center friend requests

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Friends, then click Friend Requests.

Allow apps to access your list of Game Center friends

You can let apps access your list of Game Center friends.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Friends, then turn Share Friends List on or off.

See which apps requested access to your Game Center friends list

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Friends, then make sure Share Friends List is turned on.
Click Show Apps.

Let your Game Center friends easily find you

You can let your Game Center friends find you using the email address and phone number associated with your Apple Account.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Discoverability, then turn Help Friends Find You on or off.

Control who can see your Game Center activity

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Game Activity.
Click the Activity Sharing pop-up menu, then choose Everyone, Friends Only, or Only You.
Note: Age restrictions for Activity Sharing vary by country or region. In the United States, Activity Sharing options are limited to Friends Only and Only You for children under age 13.

Let nearby players invite you to a game

You can let nearby Game Center players who are playing the same game invite you to join them in a multiplayer game over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth^®.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Go to Game Activity.
Turn Nearby Players on or off.

See alsoGame Center settings on Mac Play games on your Mac

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