Apple MacBook is one of the best laptops on the market. One of the best things when it comes to Apple’s MacBook lineup lies in its performance stability. Specifically, Apple’s MacBook does not tend to slow down over time mainly thanks to its optimized hardware and software. Apple has been improving macOS since the launch day, adding new features and changes to the operating system. At this year’s WWDC event, macOS Mojave took the center stage alongside iOS 12 and watchOS 5. In reality, we had heard a lot of rumors regarding Apple’s new version of macOS prior to the official announcement.
Basically, macOS Mojave might not be a significant upgrade on the surface but really makes a difference when we look inside. Specifically, the new version of macOS comes with a number of features that we have been expecting to see for years ranging from the dark mode and stacks to Gallery View and Continuity Camera.
In this guide, we have rounded up everything you need to know about Apple’s latest version of macOS. For some background, macOS Mojave is now available worldwide following the launch day back in June. In reality, the new version of macOS went through several months of beta testing ahead of the final release. Note that macOS Mojave is rolling out to compatible Mac devices on the market. To update your Mac, open System Preferences, then click Software Update and hit the Update Now button.
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Release date and specifications
At Apple’s annual event, the Cupertino firm confirmed that macOS Mojave would be available worldwide on September 24. True to its words, users now can download and install the latest version of macOS and gain access to its exciting features. However, keep in mind that macOS Mojave won’t support all Mac models. Apple claimed that the latest version of macOS will be compatible with all MacBook Pro and Air models (mid-2012 or later). macOS Mojave is promising a notable performance boost on older devices, so it’s a good idea to stay up-to-date.
To update your Mac, make sure that you now have enough space on your laptop. The latest version of macOS requires at least 14.3GB of hard drive space. If you have been using your Mac for a long time, then it’s time to clean up the mess.
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Dark mode
Dark mode is really something we have been expecting to see in macOS for a long time. In reality, macOS has some tools that allow you to enable dark mode for the Menu bar or the Dock. However, we are looking forward to seeing an official dark mode. In macOS Mojave, Apple is finally bringing its long-awaited dark mode to its desktop operating system. The Dark Mode option now works across the entire macOS, allowing you to turn almost everything into a dark color.
To enable Dark Mode in macOS Mojave, you first need to click on the Apple logo at the top, then select System Preferences from the drop-down menu and select General. After that, select Appearance and click the Dark option. Once you are done, the dock, menu bar, and all of your apps will switch to dark colors and themes. If you change your mind, repeat the process and choose the Light option. Tech experts claim that developers have been working on adding the Dark mode to its apps. Sources say that all third-party apps will be updated to support Dark mode in the coming months.
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Gallery View
Apple MacBook is a great tool for editing files and Apple is making things much easier than before. Specifically, the Cupertino company adds a new Gallery View to Finder, allowing you to quickly browse through and edit your files. This comes in handy as it eliminates the need for a third-party app to be installed on your laptop.
With Gallery View, you can locate what you are looking for and do some editing directly on your Mac. With Quick Actions in the Preview pane, you can quickly add effects to your images and password-protect your files with some simple clicks.
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Continuity camera
Continuity Camera is one of the biggest additions to macOS Mojave. As the name suggests, the feature allows you to take a photo or scan your documents using their iPhone and then edit the file on a Mac. In reality, Continuity Camera is not something revolutionary as we have already seen some similar features on Android and Windows.
To use Continuity Camera, you need to sign into the same Apple ID on both your Mac and iPhone. Besides, both devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network during the process. After that, open an app like the Notes app, then select either Take Photo or Scan Documents. Tapping the Take Photo option will open the Camera app on your iPhone and then hit the Use Photo option to add it to the Notes app.
In short, macOS Mojave is a major software update that focuses on performance improvements. However, there are a number of features that are worth the upgrade.
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