macOS Big Sur: Features, Issues and More
There can be no argument about the fact that macOS Big Sur is probably the biggest macOS update in more than a decade. By jumping the naming scheme to 11, Apple has made it crystal clear that an all-new era of macOS has set in – the era where universal apps coupled with the iOS-style interface will rule the roost on macOS as well.
Apart from rounding up the best macOS Big Sur features, we have also talked about the issues that have cropped up with this latest update. So, whether you are willing to take a peek at what the latest version of macOS has in store or the problems that have surfaced, let’s jump right in to get started!
Among all the new add-ons that macOS 11 features, the iOS-style Control Centre has got the most traction, and rightly so. It’s a notable addition to the macOS after all. Whether it’s about adjusting the brightness, enabling/disabling the Dark Mode, turning on/off Night Shift, or controlling AirDrop, it is going to further enhance Mac experience. This feature is specially appreciated by users who use iPhone and iPad and now have the same unified experience on a Mac as well.
What happens when the battery of your Mac starts draining? Well, it compels you to spot the culprits and also look for ways to cut down the unnecessary power consumption. Well, that’s what makes the new battery settings (more on this later in the issues section) such a neat addition to the macOS.
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If you have tried your hands on bubble and screen effects in iMessage on your iPhone, chances are pretty high that you would love to use them on your Mac as well. What makes them so handy is the ability to spice up messaging through awesome effects like confetti, heart, fireworks, and more. Whether you want to express love or congratulate someone on auspicious occasions, these new text effects on Mac will have a big role to play.
You guessed it! Memoji stickers have also travelled all the way from the iPhone and iPad right to your Mac. As Memojis are incredibly popular on iOS/iPadOS, we don’t see any reason why they can’t have the same fan following on macOS. So, the next time you wish to light up your iMessaging, do not fail to put them into action.
Having a built-in translator tool in a web browser is something that most of us appreciate. It ensures that a language never becomes a barrier while we are surfing the web or going through the regular chores of exploring articles. Thus, the Safari Translation is a worthy addition in Big Sur.
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While macOS Big Sur may claim to be feature-rich, it’s not perfect by any standard. Going by several reports, the latest iteration of macOS is plagued by some annoying issues. Here are the three major problems:
A handful of MacBook users who had recently upgraded to macOS 11 have reported that their MacBook now drains a lot more battery in comparison to the older version they were using. As is mostly the case, the problem could be triggered by the use of several power-hungry features and resource-hogging apps like Google Chrome. Therefore, we would recommend you to use the new battery settings to spot the culprits.
Launch System Preferences on your Mac and choose Battery. Now, click on Usage History to check the battery consumption pattern. Besides, there is also an option to customize the battery settings to enhance the battery life of your notebook. Utilize this feature to identify and remove the power hungry resources and enhance your battery life.
Another problem that seems to have affected quite a few Mac users is the random app crashing and app freezing. The issue (most probably) could be due to incompatibility. In this case, the best way to deal with such problems is to update the app and if that doesn’t work, try to uninstall and then reinstall the app.
Sluggishness is often caused by cluttered storage. So, it’s always better to do away with storage-hogging and unnecessary files. Besides, we would also suggest that you delete the outdated apps as they could be behind the unexpected slowdown.
As outlined above, macOS Big Sur is a huge upgrade from its predecessor Catalina. Features like the super handy control centre, text effects, and the efficient battery setting make it worth a try.
As for the macOS Big Sur issues, they are just a part and parcel of technological innovations. In most cases, the above-mentioned solutions might fix the macOS Big Sur problems. However, if they do not resolve the issues, contact our Mac repair centre at the earliest to fix your device.
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