Trying to turn off spotlight because it's a resource hog. open terminal and enter command but it won't respond or even ask for password.
trying to turn off spotlight because it's a resource hog. open terminal and enter command but it won't respond or even ask for password.
Step #1:
In System Preferences click on Spotlight.
Step #2:
Click on the Privacy tab here.
Step #3:
Click on the + button here and when the window opens click on "Macintosh HD" (or whatever you've named your HD) and then click the Choose button.
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