how do i find system preferences on my mac book

I need system preferences to access a cleaning tool for my printer

Posted on Dec 30, 2023 10:48 AM

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MrHoffman

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Posted on Dec 30, 2023 11:04 AM

On recent macOS versions, look in the Apple menu for System Settings.

System Settings is the new name for what was called System Preferences.

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Dec 30, 2023 11:04 AM in response to Eileen555

On recent macOS versions, look in the Apple menu for System Settings.

System Settings is the new name for what was called System Preferences.

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