How to Disable the Quick Note Feature in MacOS Monterey – Guide

Apple’s latest macOS update, macOS 12 Monterey, is focused on productivity features. It includes a new Shortcuts app, Universal Control, AirPlay for Mac, Safari updates and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the update:

  • macOS 12 Monterey is available now and will be released in 2020.
  • The update includes a new neo-skeuomorphic user interface that introduces a new Control Center and Notification Center.
  • Universal Control lets users easily use an iPad with a Mac as the keyboard and mouse switch seamlessly for each device.
  • The update also includes revisions to Safari and iMessage apps.

I recently upgraded to macOS Monterey (version 12.0). Sometimes software companies like Apple add features I don’t like and then enable them by default. That’s what happened with the Hot Corner New Quick Note. Here’s what Quick Notes feature looks like when you move the mouse pointer to the bottom right of the screen: I like a lot of macOS Monterey’s features but I didn’t like that they showed up as often when moving the mouse. So I turned it off.

How to Disable Quick Note Feature on Mac OS Monterey

In System Preferences, open the “Security” tab. There you’ll find a list of security options. You can choose to have your computer locked down when it’s not in use, to have your computer password protected, or to have your computer require a valid login for every user.

If you want to use Hot Corners, click and select it from the Quick Note options. ..

After being deactivated via the Hot Corners feature, the Quick Note will no longer activate when you hover over the lower right corner of the Mac screen. ..

Final note

Disable the Quick Note Feature in MacOS Monterey ..