Due to the overhauled design, the settings for several macOS features including Hot Corners have changed. Many users who have recently upgraded to macOS Ventura are wondering where this notable feature has gone. If you are one of them, you have arrived at the right spot to sort out the confusion. Let me show you how to enable and use Hot Corners in macOS 13 Ventura on Mac.
Enable and Use Hot Corners on Mac in macOS 13 Ventura or Later
For a change, Hot Corners has gone inside the “Desktop and Dock” section. Even though the relocation is relatable, it’s bound to create some confusion.
- On your Mac running macOS Ventura, open the System Settings app. Or, hit the Apple menu icon at the upper left corner of the screen and choose System Settings in the contextual menu.
- In the System Settings menu, choose the Desktop & Dock section.
- Scroll all the way to the bottom of the screen and choose Hot Corners at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Now, click on each corner and select the preferred feature that you would like to use. For example, you can activate Launchpad by dragging the mouse pointer to the bottom left corner and invoke the screen saver by dragging the mouse cursor to the top right corner of the screen. Here is the list of features that you can access through the Hot Corners:
Mission Control Application Windows Desktop Notification Centre Launchpad Quick Note Lock Screen Start Screen Saver Disable Screen Saver Put Display to Sleep
- Once you have customized the hot corners, make sure to click on Done to confirm the changes. Whatever changes you have made to this feature will come into effect right away. So, you can start using it to activate your favorite features. Later, if you want to make changes to Hot Corners, head into the same Desktop & Dock section and tweak everything in line with your preference.
Signing Off…
Hopefully, you can now get the most out of Hot Corners on your Mac to perform specific actions faster. It will play a vital role in not only boosting your overall experience but also enhancing your productivity. If you are new to macOS 13, I would recommend you check out these guides about how to enable fast user switching, type to Siri, and add Accessibility Shortcuts to the menu bar as settings for these features have changed as well. As always, make sure to share your invaluable thoughts and whether or not you find Ventura up to the mark.