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How to Turn Off Location Services on Mac / MacBook
Follow these simple steps to turn off location services on your Mac / MacBook. Each step is one action — nice and easy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Click the Apple menu.
- 2
Choose "System Settings".
- 3
Click "Privacy & Security".
- 4
Click "Location Services".
- 5
Toggle it off or manage per app.
Helpful Tip
Find My Mac needs location services to work. Keep it on if you want to locate a lost Mac.
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