macOS Big Sur New Features

macOS Big Sur New Features

47mIntermediate2020-11-12

Authors

Nick Brazzi

Nick Brazzi

LinkedIn Learning Staff Author

Course details

Thinking of updating to macOS Big Sur? This course can help you get up to speed with the most important new features that come packed in this powerful operating system from Apple. Instructor Nick Brazzi goes over the reworked visual design in macOS Big Sur, helping you get accustomed to the OS's new look. Nick covers changes to System Preferences, as well as how to adjust settings in the Control Center—a tool that was previously only available on iPhones and iPads. Plus, he highlights changes to key applications that come bundled with macOS Big Sur, including new privacy features in Safari, the redesigned Maps application, and the option to trim and apply color, contrast, and other effects to video clips stored in your Photos library.

Skills covered

macOSNew FeaturesClient Operating SystemsIT Help DeskApple

Concepts

Introduction

  • See what's new in macOS Big Sur

General System Updates

  • Design and user interface revisions
  • System Preferences
  • Use notification center to manage widgets and notifications
  • Use the new Control Center
  • Use Spotlight for improved search

Safari

  • Set up a custom start page
  • Review your Privacy Report
  • Enable password monitoring
  • Manage multiple pages in tabs
  • Translate web pages from different languages

Other Bundled Applications

  • Updates to applications like Music, Notes, and Reminders
  • Use the redesigned Maps application
  • Modify videos in the Photos library
  • Explore new ways to send messages
  • Use sign language in FaceTime

Conclusion

  • Next steps
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