macOS Big Sur Now Available!

[twosix]

After a while u will adopt to the new interface. i've been using the beta for so long... i do not know what is catalina already. haha...

 

[reddevil0728]

Or just retire my Mac and go back to Windows 10. I use my Windows machine more since Office for Mac doesn't have everything I need.

Then is a different need basis.

 

[i-Movies]

No way to get rid of clock from top menu bar... hide date hide week change to analog clock... better than nothing.

 

[firesong]

After a while u will adopt to the new interface. i've been using the beta for so long... i do not know what is catalina already. haha...

Yeah. I'm glad they named this OS 11. Don't need to tarnish Jobs + Ives work (and reputations).

A new OS for new leaders to impose their vision on.

 

[twosix]

i dun think it tarnishes anyone's reputation. big sur will unite mac os and ios/ipados, so seems logical to use a unified interface. u'd get used to it very soon. it's not so bad, but of course big sur can be much improved.

i like the fact no more itunes... use the finder to access iphones/ipad, easier than itunes.

 

[firesong]

Heh, I've not connected my phone or iPad to the computer since forever. Don't see a need to.

 

[teoma]

Anyone doing a clean install or just upgrade over the previous OS?

I’m actually thinking of doing this after I set up Big Sur. I’m using an older 2014 MacBook Air and for such a massive update, I think starting from scratch would be better.

 

[twosix]

Heh, I've not connected my phone or iPad to the computer since forever. Don't see a need to.

i does that to backup the iphone to the mac. icloud can only backup the critical data due to 5gb limit.

 

[teoma]

i dun think it tarnishes anyone's reputation. big sur will unite mac os and ios/ipados, so seems logical to use a unified interface. u'd get used to it very soon. it's not so bad, but of course big sur can be much improved.

i like the fact no more itunes... use the finder to access iphones/ipad, easier than itunes.

Agree, I would love to see seamless transition between my devices, it’s the beauty of Apple.

 

[twosix]

I’m actually thinking of doing this after I set up Big Sur. I’m using an older 2014 MacBook Air and for such a massive update, I think starting from scratch would be better.

backup ur data first, try upgrade first. if got problem, then do a fresh install.

 

[gnixer]

fresh install is better than upgrade

 

[twosix]

I upgraded mine with the betas and no issues.

 

[skpuppy]

Fresh install as in wipe out everything and install from scratch?

 

[gnixer]

Fresh install as in wipe out everything and install from scratch?

yup, usually i stored my stuff in external drive than internal drive so when time for such major upgrade will do a clean install to avoid any issues.

 

[twosix]

That's why I say upgrade first. If it does not work then do a fresh install. Why waste time to install and setup everything if upgrade works?

 

[toothpickholder]

The centered confirmation dialogs are quite weird though can't get used to it. Like ipad

 

[lumpyme]

upgraded, other than skin change, nothing else under the hood
perhaps maybe apple only apps like calendar, messaging and safari, all of which i don't use because whatsapp and chrome are better

disappointed with the upgrade, they should copy windows and simply name their updates as fall update, spring update
naming it as big sur made me feel like something big is coming but end up nothing but a skin change

 

[reddevil0728]

upgraded, other than skin change, nothing else under the hood
perhaps maybe apple only apps like calendar, messaging and safari, all of which i don't use because whatsapp and chrome are better

disappointed with the upgrade, they should copy windows and simply name their updates as fall update, spring update
naming it as big sur made me feel like something big is coming but end up nothing but a skin change

Eh they have been doing yearly update for sometime. And big sur doesn’t mean “big” it’s the name of a place in case you aren’t aware

 

[doki81]

upgraded, other than skin change, nothing else under the hood
perhaps maybe apple only apps like calendar, messaging and safari, all of which i don't use because whatsapp and chrome are better

disappointed with the upgrade, they should copy windows and simply name their updates as fall update, spring update
naming it as big sur made me feel like something big is coming but end up nothing but a skin change

big 'sur'prise

 

[frizee]

same same

Seems fine now, just updated via clean install method 2 hours ago!