Q: Why is this icon on my task bar?

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Dr. Dave

Level 2 (153 points)

Mac OS X

Q: Why is this icon on my task bar?

I don't know when it appeared but there it is, between Dropbox and Time Machine. It is "Open Displays Preferences."

Posted on Mar 17, 2015 12:34 PM

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Kappy

Level 10 (271,811 points)

Desktops

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It is an icon for what it states, to open Displays preferences or to change displays. If you don't want it there, then open Displays preferences and uncheck the option in the lower left of the panel.

Posted on Mar 17, 2015 12:39 PM

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by Phil0124,

Phil0124 Mar 17, 2015 12:37 PM in response to Dr. Dave
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Mar 17, 2015 12:37 PM in response to Dr. Dave

Its the AirPlay icon.
It means your computer has detected a compatible AirPlay device on the network, such as An Apple Tv.

About AirPlay Mirroring in OS X - Apple Support
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by OGELTHORPE,

OGELTHORPE Mar 17, 2015 12:38 PM in response to Dr. Dave
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Mar 17, 2015 12:38 PM in response to Dr. Dave

What happens when you click on it?

Ciao.
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by Dr. Dave,

Dr. Dave Mar 17, 2015 8:11 PM in response to Phil0124
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Mar 17, 2015 8:11 PM in response to Phil0124

I have two iPhones (a 4 and a 5), an iPad, and the MacBook Pro. This lineup hasn't changed in years.
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Dr. Dave Mar 17, 2015 8:13 PM in response to Kappy
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Mar 17, 2015 8:13 PM in response to Kappy

I did that and it went away. I wonder, though, how/why it got there.
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Accepted Answer · Mar 17, 2015 12:39 PM

Kappy

Level 10 (271,811 points)

Desktops

Mar 17, 2015 12:39 PM in response to Dr. Dave

It is an icon for what it states, to open Displays preferences or to change displays. If you don't want it there, then open Displays preferences and uncheck the option in the lower left of the panel.

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