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Step 5: Customize the Mac OS X desktop and set preferences.
You can quickly make the desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.
Choose Apple (
) > System Preferences from the menu bar. As you get to know your
computer, explore System Preferences, your command center for most settings on your
MacBook. For more information, open Mac Help and search for “System Preferences” or
for the specific preference you want to change.
Menu bar
Dock
System Preferences iconFinder icon
Spotlight
search icon
Help menu