Hey folks, if you’re deep into macOS like me before Kali, you know the Dock can be a real space hog on smaller screens or when you’re in full-screen mode. But here’s a lesser-known tweak that’s been a game-changer for me in Sequoia (macOS 15)—it auto-hides the Dock only when it’s not in use, without messing with your global settings. No third-party apps needed, just a quick Terminal command. Perfect for power users juggling multiple apps.
Why This Rocks:
Frees up vertical screen real estate instantly.
Doesn’t affect mouse-over reveal (it still pops up when you hover at the bottom).
Reversible in seconds.
Works great on M-series chips for that snappy feel.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Open Terminal: Hit Cmd + Space, type “Terminal”, and press Enter.
Run the Command:
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool true; killall Dock
This enables auto-hide and restarts the Dock to apply it immediately. Boom—your Dock vanishes until needed.
Pro Tip for Customization: Want it to hide faster or add a delay? Tweak the animation speed with:
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-time-modifier -float 0.5; defaults write com.apple.dock autohide-delay -float 0; killall Dock
0.5 halves the slide-in/out speed (play with values 0.25–2.0).
0 removes any hover delay.
Undo It Anytime:
defaults write com.apple.dock autohide -bool false; killall Dock
Tested this on my M3 MacBook Air running Sequoia 15.1—zero lag, and it pairs killer with Stage Manager for multitasking. If you’re on an older macOS, it still works back to Ventura, but the animations feel buttery in 2025’s
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