Display configuration is a crucial aspect of optimizing your macOS experience, whether you're using a MacBook, iMac, or an external monitor setup. Proper display settings can enhance your productivity, reduce eye strain, and ensure that colors and resolutions are accurate for tasks such as photo editing, video production, or general use. In this article, we will cover how to configure display settings on macOS, including adjusting resolution, arranging multiple displays, and using display mirroring.

Examples:

1. Adjusting Display Resolution: To change the display resolution on macOS, follow these steps:

   • Open "System Settings" from the Apple menu.
   • Click on "Displays."
   • Under the "Display" tab, you will see options for "Default for display" and "Scaled." Select "Scaled" to choose a different resolution.
   • Choose the desired resolution from the list.

   # Unfortunately, there is no direct command-line method to change display resolution in macOS. The process must be done through the System Settings GUI.

2. Arranging Multiple Displays: If you have multiple monitors connected to your Mac, you can arrange them to match your physical setup:

   • Open "System Settings" from the Apple menu.
   • Click on "Displays."
   • In the "Arrangement" tab, you will see representations of your monitors. Drag them to the desired positions.
   • You can also choose which display will be the primary by dragging the white menu bar to the preferred screen.

3. Using Display Mirroring: Display mirroring allows you to show the same content on all connected displays:

   • Open "System Settings" from the Apple menu.
   • Click on "Displays."
   • In the "Arrangement" tab, check the box labeled "Mirror Displays."

4. Night Shift: Night Shift adjusts the colors of your display to the warmer end of the spectrum to reduce blue light exposure, which can be easier on your eyes:

   • Open "System Settings" from the Apple menu.
   • Click on "Displays."
   • Go to the "Night Shift" tab.
   • You can schedule Night Shift to turn on automatically from sunset to sunrise or set a custom schedule. You can also manually enable it until the next day.

5. True Tone: True Tone technology automatically adjusts the display's color and intensity to match the ambient light, making images appear more natural:

   • Open "System Settings" from the Apple menu.
   • Click on "Displays."
   • Check the box labeled "True Tone" to enable this feature.