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Before installing this upgrade, make sure that your Mac is ready.

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Learn how to set up and use macOS. Find all the topics, resources, and contact options you need for macOS. Apple’s Mac OS X El Capitan is a free update that has further simplified the OS X experience by featuring the upgraded performance, security, and convenience. With this twelfth main release of OS X after Yosemite and Mavericks, the Mac-based ecosystem got further tighter than ever before. Mac OS X Snow Leopard enhances your experience by boasting some refinements to the core OS. However, this upgrade isn’t all about the designed-based gains. The fixes relating compatibility, stability and security are evident as they include fixing an issue that may cause “Preview” to suddenly desist, and addressed the Safari’s crashing.

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macOS Big Sur supports most Mac models introduced in 2013 and later.

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Make a backup

Before you upgrade, make a complete backup with Time Machine, or store your files in iCloud.

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Free up space

If the installer needs more storage space to upgrade, you can free up space using tools that come with your Mac.

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Download macOS Big Sur

If you’re using macOS Mojave or later, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update. If you’re using an earlier macOS, use the App Store instead.

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Get to know macOS Big Sur

Learn about some of the new features of macOS Big Sur.

Control Center

Control Center brings favorite controls such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb, and Sound together in a single place—so you can easily adjust them at any time.

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Notification Center

Notification Center puts notifications and>

Safari

Customize your start page, navigate with ease using the new tab bar, and access a new privacy report to see just how Safari protects your privacy as you browse.

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Maps

Discover great places around the world and navigate easier with guides, cycling directions, indoor maps, Look Around, electric vehicle routing, and more.

Messages

Send messages to friends and family using new tools that make it easier to keep track of group conversations and give you fun, engaging ways to express yourself.

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Photos

Use the expanded editing capabilities in Photos to easily make simple changes and more advanced adjustments to your photos.

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