Presentation checklist
Mac privacy checklist before presenting.
Good presentations feel calm because the setup is calm. A short privacy checklist before presenting can prevent app reveals, notification mistakes, and visual clutter.
For: Anyone presenting from a personal Mac or MacBook
01
Check app surfaces first
Review your Dock, app switcher, Launchpad, Spotlight, menu bar, and recent apps. These are the surfaces most likely to appear while you are moving between content.
02
Then check content surfaces
Review desktop files, downloads, browser tabs, bookmarks bar, recent documents, and notification previews. App privacy is one part of the presentation surface.
03
Make it repeatable
A repeatable checklist beats last-minute panic. PrivyDock handles the selected-app part so you can focus on the actual presentation.
Checklist
A practical workflow before your Mac becomes visible.
01Turn on Focus.
02Hide selected personal apps with PrivyDock.
03Clean the Dock and desktop.
04Close unrelated tabs and windows.
05Open only the presentation assets you need.
06Run a quick screen-share test before the meeting.
FAQ
Short answers for this use case.
What should I do before presenting from a Mac?
Clean visible app surfaces, silence notifications, close unrelated content, and hide personal apps you do not want visible during the presentation.
Where does PrivyDock fit in the checklist?
PrivyDock helps with selected personal app visibility across everyday Mac surfaces such as the Dock, Launchpad, and Spotlight.
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