One of the neat features of macOS is the Dock, the handy bar at the bottom of your screen that provides quick access to your favorite apps. But for some users, having the Dock show the apps that are running on your Mac's iOS might not be so convenient. Thankfully, there's a simple way to stop this from happening.
When you see those little dots under your apps in the Dock, it means those apps are open and running on your Mac's iOS. Some people prefer to keep this information hidden for a cleaner and less cluttered Dock. If you're one of those users, here's how you can easily stop the Dock from showing the running apps.
First, let's access the System Preferences on your Mac. You can do this by clicking on the Apple logo on the top left corner of your screen and selecting "System Preferences" from the drop-down menu.
Once you're in the System Preferences window, look for the "Dock" icon. It usually has a picture of the Dock next to it. Click on the "Dock" icon to open up the settings for your Dock.
In the Dock settings, you'll find various options to customize the appearance and behavior of your Dock. To stop the Dock from showing the apps that are running on your Mac's iOS, you need to uncheck a box that says "Show indicators for open applications."
By unchecking this box, you're telling your Mac not to display the little dots under the apps in the Dock when they are running. This simple tweak can make your Dock look cleaner and less cluttered, especially if you're someone who prefers a more minimalistic desktop.
After unchecking the box, you'll notice that the running apps no longer have the indicators in the Dock. This change is purely visual and does not affect how your apps run or behave on your Mac.
If at any time you want to revert to the original setting and have the Dock show the running apps again, you can simply go back to the Dock settings and check the box for "Show indicators for open applications."
And there you have it - a quick and easy way to customize the appearance of your Dock by controlling whether it shows the apps that are running on your Mac's iOS. This simple tweak can help you personalize your macOS experience to suit your preferences and create a desktop environment that works best for you.