Pro tip: Ask Siri ("What time is it in Tokyo?") or type "Time Tokyo" into Spotlight ( Cmd + Space ) for a quick answer without messing with settings. If you live in Europe or serve in the armed forces, you need 24-hour time. If you live in the US, you probably hate it. The good news? You can toggle 24-Hour Time independently of your region. You can be in "United States" format for dates but use a 24-hour clock to avoid AM/PM confusion in your calendar. 5. Lock Screen Clock Customization This is a new favorite feature in recent macOS versions. When your MacBook is locked or at the login screen, a giant clock fades in. You can actually customize this!
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Don’t just let it sit there. Spend 90 seconds customizing it today. Change the format. Add a second time zone. Or strip it down to the bare minimum. Your menu bar—and your productivity—will thank you. Pro tip: Ask Siri ("What time is it in Tokyo