Focus mode in macOS Sequoia is a handy, and customizable feature.
You can use a Focus to pause and silence all notifications or allow only certain notifications—for example, ones from colleagues on an urgent project. You can also share that you’ve silenced notifications so contacts know you’re busy.
If you have a Mac with M1 or later, you can also use the Reduce Interruptions Focus, which uses Apple Intelligence to show you only the most important notifications
On your Mac, use Focus settings to set up a Focus that can minimize distractions by pausing and silencing all notifications or allowing notifications only from certain people or apps.
To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Focus in the sidebar. Then click the Focus Filter you want to change. Use the button at the top of the window to turn the Focus Filter on or off, or make changes to the settings. Click Done when you’re finished.
