Apple releases major macOS upgrades annually, bringing hundreds of new features to your Mac. Apple’s tight integration between hardware, OS & apps means it’s vital to keep up-to-date. Upgrades are free, and most users upgrade quickly. You’ll need to have the latest macOS to use many new business & creative apps, as well as full compatibility with iPhone & iPad.
Modern versions of macOS take your privacy seriously, so from now on you’ll be asked if you want to show app notifications, download from a site, or allow apps to use functions. If something isn’t working, go to System Settings – Security & Privacy. Click General and look for a button to Allow.
Also check the Privacy tab where you’ll see which apps have access to contacts, camera, location & more. Click Accessibility and check boxes for apps you need. See special instructions to authorize Google Drive, Dropbox, Parallels, TeamViewer & Backblaze.
Missed a feature that debuted in older version? We’ve got you covered.
macOS Big Sur (2019)
macOS Sierra (2016)
- Overview of the new features
- macOS Sierra FAQ
- Searching for content in Photos
- How to use Universal Clipboard
- New Messages effects
- Avoiding Flash
- Using Optimized Storage
- Full in-depth review
OS X El Capitan (2015)
OS X Yosemite (2014)
- Yosemite’s new look
- Getting around in the latest Safari browser
- Spotlight now searches files, Wikipedia, movies & more
- iCloud Drive lets you access your files on every Mac, iPhone & iPad
- Sending large attachments, marking up emails, plus new Contacts & Calendar features
- Notification Center’s new widgets
- Handoff email, web pages & more between Mac, iPhone & iPad
- Making iPhone calls on your Mac
- The fantastic new Photos app and iCloud Photo Library
Read how the latest iOS makes your Mac and iPhone or iPad work even better together.
Learn the safest way to install macOS upgrades on your Mac. Or call Creative Tech Support. We’ll come ready to install so you’ll hit the ground running and skip the downtime.
