Utility and desktop management software, New version of the extensions manager – Apple Mac OS 7.6 User Manual

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Utility and desktop management software

With Mac OS 7.6, you can customize the way your computer works, get easy
access to application programs and control panels, and view a detailed profile
of the hardware and software you’re using.

New version of the Extensions Manager

You can improve system performance by turning off parts of your system
software you’re not using. For example, if you’re at home and not connected to
a network, you can turn off networking-related software. More of your
computer’s memory is then free for other tasks.

This version of the Extensions Manager control panel makes it easier to turn
extensions on and off.
m Detailed information is provided for each software component listed.
m Creating and editing your own sets of components is easier and more

flexible.

m You can use the By Package command in the Views menu to group items

used by specific components. For example, you can see which items are
used by QuickDraw GX graphics software, and turn just those on or off.

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What’s New in Mac OS 7.6

Click a folder icon

to turn off everything

in the folder.

Click an individual

item to turn it off.

Click the triangle to

see information about

each item.

Click the Guide button
for help using the
Extensions Manager.

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