It’s time This year again, a new update for the Mac has come to Apple’s desktop operating system, Mac Cause, for its Mac. For several years now, Apple has been naming its annual software release after California Locations, and this year we are treated to Big Sur. If you want to be technical, it’s MacOS 11.
You get a new look, widgets and much more. Before we dive into some of the new features, here’s how to install it.
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Before downloading anything, your first step is to back up your Mac. You never know what might happen! If you have an external storage drive you can back it up via a time machine, or you can use iCloud if you have enough space. This support page will take you both ways.
If you have been new or new since 2013, there is a good chance that your device is compatible with OS Cos 11 Big Sur. Here is a list directly from the horse’s mouth:
- BBQ (2015 or later)
- Mabook Air (2013 or later)
- Mab Kabuk Pro (late 2013 or later)
- Mac Mini (2014 or later)
- iMac (2014 or later)
- IMac Pro (2017 or later)
- Mac Pro (2013 or later)
If you are unsure about your model, click the moment icon in the upper-left corner of your Mac’s screen, then select About the Mac. Here’s an in-depth guide to finding your specific Mac to have a specific moment.
You need to run OS X 10.9 or higher, and you need 4GB of memory plus 35.5 gigabytes of unused storage. The Big Sur update is about 12 jigs. You should install it when you have no rush to use your Mac, as the whole process can take about an hour.
To update, click the Apple Pull icon in the upper left, then select System Preferences> Software Software Update> Upgrade Now. From there, just let Mac do his thing. Now, on to the goodies.
A fresh look
You will first see that everything looks different different. The Big Sur is not visually overall noticeable, but there are minor design tweaks that make the interface look a little more IPad-Esc. The corners, whether you look at the apps or the dock, are rounded. Application icons are the shape of a circle instead of round. Colors are darker, gray is darker, and various icons and menus have been compressed to take up less room (looking at you, Finder). Overall, the entire operating system seems closer to the mobile OS and a great deal more Modern.
A control center, plus widgets!
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