: While custom resolutions no longer require it, disabling SIP is still necessary if you wish to use the optional Contextual Menu feature directly within the macOS Finder. Common Use Cases
: Setting resolutions that macOS does not natively offer for certain external displays. SwitchResX 4.10.0
According to the official Version History on Madrau , SwitchResX is primarily used for: : While custom resolutions no longer require it,
is a utility for macOS designed to give users unparalleled control over their monitor's display settings. Released in May 2020, this specific version introduced significant improvements to how custom resolutions are handled, particularly regarding system security. Key Features and Enhancements in 4.10.0 Released in May 2020, this specific version introduced
Open and select your monitor from the left-hand sidebar. Navigate to the Custom Resolutions tab. Click the + symbol to define a new resolution.
If you are setting up a new display, you can follow these general steps as outlined in community guides on GitHub Gist :
: The standout feature of this version is the ability to create custom resolutions without disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) on macOS 10.15.2 and above. Previously, users had to toggle SIP off to make these deep system changes.
: While custom resolutions no longer require it, disabling SIP is still necessary if you wish to use the optional Contextual Menu feature directly within the macOS Finder. Common Use Cases
: Setting resolutions that macOS does not natively offer for certain external displays.
According to the official Version History on Madrau , SwitchResX is primarily used for:
is a utility for macOS designed to give users unparalleled control over their monitor's display settings. Released in May 2020, this specific version introduced significant improvements to how custom resolutions are handled, particularly regarding system security. Key Features and Enhancements in 4.10.0
Open and select your monitor from the left-hand sidebar. Navigate to the Custom Resolutions tab. Click the + symbol to define a new resolution.
If you are setting up a new display, you can follow these general steps as outlined in community guides on GitHub Gist :
: The standout feature of this version is the ability to create custom resolutions without disabling System Integrity Protection (SIP) on macOS 10.15.2 and above. Previously, users had to toggle SIP off to make these deep system changes.