How to Remove an App from the Mac Notification Center

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To remove an app from the Notification Center on your Mac, click on the Apple icon → Click "System Preferences" → Click "Notifications" → Click on an app → Uncheck the box next to "Show in Notification Center."

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    It's the Apple logo in the top left corner of the menu bar.
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    It looks like a grey square with a red dot in one corner.
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    It's on the right side of the Notifications window.
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    The app will no longer appear in your Notification Center.
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