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How to screen share on Mac without showing things you didn't mean to share

The screen is ready to share before the desktop is. A one-minute prep routine makes the difference between a professional session and an accidental overshare.

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Setapp Apps used

PliimPRO

Share screen distraction-free

Bartender

Personalize your menu bar

Capto

Create screen recordings

Step-by-step process

Step 1

Open PliimPRO from the menu bar and enable Presentation Mode — hides desktop icons, pauses notifications, and mutes the mic in one click before the session starts.

Step 2

Open Bartender and hide any personal or irrelevant menu bar icons — prevents apps like calendar alerts, messaging tools, or personal utilities from being visible during the share.

Step 3

Open Capto, click Record > Screen, capture the walkthrough with a voiceover, then share the recording via link or file — saves everyone the scheduling overhead of a live call.

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How to screen share on Mac without showing things you didn't mean to share

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