Accessing the System Preferences.
As long as you read up on what you’re adjusting before making any changes, delving into System Preferences is not a scary experience, and it can make using your Mac a lot more enjoyable. There are several ways to open the System Preferences pane. You can click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of the screen and select System Preferences, click on the Dock icon showing cogs on a silver square or open it from the Launchpad or Applications folder. Opening System Preferences reveals a window with a grid of icons split into categories, each representing a different area of options you can configure. Wherever you are in System Preferences, the grid of squares in the toolbar takes you back to this, the System Preferences’ front page.
Apple ID
The Apple ID preference pane takes you to the controls for your Apple ID. You can manage things such as iCloud-syncing apps, iCloud storage, media and purchase options and more. Through the Overview button you can sign out of your Apple ID if you want, and you can change personal details under Name, Phone, Email. Just the thing if you have a new phone number. At
