In this article, we will try to teach you how to enable Airplane Mode in MacOS. Airplane mode is a handy feature available on most electronic devices, including Mac computers.
It allows you to disconnect from all wireless networks and communication services, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular data, making it ideal for use while flying or in situations where you need to conserve battery life or reduce electromagnetic interference.
This article provides a step-by-step guide to putting your Mac into Airplane Mode, so you can quickly and easily do so whenever the need arises.
#Step 1:
Access the Control Center
Apple introduced the Control Center with MacOS Big Sur, and it provides convenient access to various system settings, including Airplane Mode. To open the Control Center, follow these steps
Click the Control Center icon in the upper-right corner of your Mac’s menu bar. It looks like a series of toggles.
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Shift + Control + Space.
#Step 2:
Enable Airplane Mode
Once you’ve opened the Control Center, you’ll see a collection of toggles for various functions. To enable Airplane Mode, simply click the Airplane Mode toggle. It looks like a little airplane icon.
#Step 3:
Check the airplane mode status
After clicking the Airplane Mode button, your Mac will disconnect from all wireless networks, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The airplane icon will turn blue, indicating that Airplane Mode is active. You will also see a pop-up notification confirming that Airplane Mode is on.
#Step 4:
Disable Airplane Mode
To turn off Airplane Mode and reconnect your Mac to wireless networks, repeat the steps above. In the Control Center, click the Airplane Mode button again; the airplane icon will turn gray, indicating that Airplane Mode is off. Your Mac will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks and reconnect.
Alternative method: Using System Preferences
If you prefer a different method, or if you are using an older version of MacOS that does not have the Control Center, you can turn on Airplane Mode using System Preferences:
Click the Apple logo in the upper-left corner of your screen, and choose System Preferences from the drop-down menu.
In the System Preferences window, click “Network.
On the left side of the Network window, you will see a list of network connections. Select Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, depending on which you want to turn off, and then click the Turn Off Wi-Fi/Bluetooth button.
To enable Airplane Mode for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth at the same time, you can click the Wi-Fi Options or Bluetooth Options button and check the Turn off Wi-Fi/Bluetooth box.
Conclusion
To learn how to use Airplane Mode on your MacBook, follow the steps above.
Putting your Mac to sleep is a straightforward process that can be done through the Control Center or System Preferences, depending on your version of MacOS.
By following the steps in this guide, you can quickly disconnect from wireless networks and communication services when you need to, whether you’re on an airplane, to conserve battery life, or to reduce electromagnetic interference.
This feature gives you more control over your Mac’s connectivity, ensuring a seamless and efficient user experience in a variety of scenarios.
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