How do you enable and customize the new Focus Modes in macOS Sonoma to minimize distractions?

To enable and customize the new Focus Modes in macOS Sonoma, follow these steps:

1. Open System Settings:

• Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.

2. Access Focus Settings:

• In the sidebar, scroll down and click Focus.

3. Add or Customize a Focus:

• To add a new Focus, click Add Focus. You can choose from provided options like Gaming, Work, or create a custom Focus by selecting Custom, then naming it and choosing a color and icon.
• To customize an existing Focus, click on the Focus you want to modify.

4. Set Notifications Preferences:

• Under the selected Focus, you can specify which notifications to allow or silence. Click Allowed People to choose who can notify you, and Allowed Apps to select which apps can send notification.

5. Schedule Focus Mode:

• You can set a schedule for your Focus mode to automatically turn on at specific times, locations, or while using certain apps. Click Add Schedule and configure the desired settings.

6. Share Focus Status:

• If you want your contacts to know when you have silenced notifications, enable Share Focus Status.

7. Use Focus Filters:

• Customize how apps like Calendar, Mail, Messages, or Safari behave when a Focus is active by setting up Focus Filters.