Much like Google offers personalized searching, macOS Sierra delivers location-based tips as part of its suggestions within Spotlight, Siri, Safari and Maps. That means Apple will try to recommend relevant services within your immediate vicinity.
If you don’t want this feature, however, there is a way to get rid of it. Check out our guide below to show how to do this — and how to turn it back on again if you change your mind.
Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not after you!
First, you’ll want to head to System Preferences and choose the Security and Privacy option.
Next, make sure you have Location Services selected, and then click the Lock icon and enter your password in order to authorize the changes you’re about to make.
Once you’ve carried out the necessary authentication, scroll down the list until you find System Services. Click to select Details.
A window will then open, allowing you to choose whether to Enable or Disable location-based suggestions for Spotlight, Maps, Safari and Siri.
After you’ve disabled or enabled it, close System Preferences, and you’ll find that your Mac will make the necessary adjustments regarding use of your location to provide suggestions.
Perfect for the paranoid!