Since Apple introduced the Spotlight quick search feature, it has become an indispensable tool in my daily workflow. I rely on it for everything from launching apps to finding files instantly. Its speed and convenience have truly transformed how I interact with my Mac, making tasks smoother and more efficient.
However, there is one functionality I find notably missing from Spotlight’s capabilities: the ability to start the screensaver and lock the Mac directly through a Spotlight command. Being able to quickly secure my Mac or activate the screensaver without navigating through menus would add a great deal of convenience and enhance security, streamlining my workflow even further.
To start the screensaver directly from Spotlight, you first need to download the Screensaver.app and save it anywhere on your Mac. Once placed, Spotlight’s indexing service will automatically detect the app during its next scan. This means you can quickly launch the screensaver by simply typing the first few letters of its name into Spotlight, making it easy and fast to activate without digging through menus or system preferences.
- Screensaver 10.13+ – 10.13+ (Mega)
- Screensaver 10.12- – 10.12- (Mega)
