Should you upgrade to macOS Big Sur?
- helentynan
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min read

Introducing Mac OS Big Sur
macOS Big Sur is now available to download and install from the Mac App Store with lots of new features

Thinking of upgrading...
Check if your Mac will run macOS Big Sur Back up your existing system Install any App Store updates Check if you are using any 32 bit applications Make sure you have at least 40gb of free space in preparation for the install file and subsequent installation.
Great new features
Safari - the biggest ever update to Apple's web browsing app gives you a new customisable start page An all new notification centre - now replicates the home screen widgets from IOS 14
Messages - allows you to pin up to 9 conversations to the top of your list Control Centre for Mac - a new way of showing system options and status indicators
Redesigned dock - The dock has had a refreshing face lift, all Apple apps now appear as uniform rounded rectangles with a transparent background.