netloc For Mac

If you are connecting your Mac to the internet at different locations or by using different services, you probably need to change the network settings repeatedly.

To avoid this, within the System Preferences you can create custom network location settings, and switch between when through a simple drop down menu.

netloc is a minimalist macOS application that aims to simplify the procedure even more: the utility places a small menulet in your status bar and allows you to change the network location settings without having to go through the System Preferences.

To get started, you must open the System Preferences, open the Network panel, and select the “Edit Locations” option from the Locations drop-down menu. You can define as many different network locations as you like.

The next step is to select the network location for which you want to customize the settings and make the necessary adjustments.

You have the option to connect to the internet using different services (the Ethernet port, a modem, or AirPort), and you can define personalized settings in each case.

The netloc application automatically detects all the location settings that you have previously defined in the System Preferences and offers you the possibility to switch between them with a simple mouse click.

Netloc will also display the name of the currently selected network location in the status bar. This way, you will always know if you are using the correct settings or you need to make an adjustment.

To conclude, if you are using more than one network to connect to the internet, defining custom network location settings can save you a lot of time. Using the netloc app to make the switch makes everything even more efficient.

However, you cannot launch the System Preferences app from within netloc in case you need to add a new location or make further changes.