You can now use Guides in Apple Maps to explore places. This isn't exactly a new trick or feature, but we thought it was a worthwhile tip so users don't have the impression that their Wi-Fi connection signal isn't as strong as it used to be. The Wi-Fi connection status icon has been redesigned to include three segments like in iOS, rather than the traditional four. Reminders has some new keyboard shortcuts that make it easier to navigate between lists and make changes like setting due dates.
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In Maps, routes with cycling directions can be planned on your Mac and sent to your iPhone or iPad, with the directions taking into account elevation, busy roads, stairs, and more, plus there are options for planning routes that incorporate electric vehicle charging stations. You can also view a rundown on how many trackers have been blocked from profiling you on the Start Page. Safari now has an integrated Privacy Report that provides a list of trackers on a website and the number of trackers that were blocked, preventing websites from keeping tabs on your browsing habits across the web.įrom the Privacy Report toolbar option, you can see how many trackers have been blocked in the last 30 days.
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Previously it wasn't clear if or when your Mac's battery charge was being limited, but in Big Sur you can find this information right in the battery menu bar item, and even force a full charge when you need it using the Charge to Full Now option. In macOS Catalina 10.15.5, Apple introduced battery health management, which limits the charge of your MacBook's battery to extend its lifespan if your Mac is connected to a power source more often than not.
Instead of opening a tab to get a better idea of what it's about, simply hover your cursor over the tab in question, and you'll see a small preview of the website appear. Safari Tab Website PreviewsĪnother neat addition in Safari is website previews for tabs.
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If that gets your goat, you can disable the colored tinting of windows by going to System Preferences -> General and unchecking the box next to Allow wallpaper tinting in windows. In macOS Big Sur, windows are tinted based on the color of the desktop wallpaper by default, even if there's something between the window and the wallpaper. You can even select a wallpaper for the background, or choose your own image by using the big + button. With the Start Page open, click the Settings icon in the bottom-right corner of the window, and you'll see checkboxes to control the appearance of Favorites, Frequently Visited, Privacy Report, Siri Suggestions, Reading List, iCloud Tabs, and the Background Image. Safari in macOS 11 features a customizable Start Page that allows you to personalize various aspects of it. This higher visibility should make more users aware of the feature. The functionality has actually been available in the Tab Overview screen in earlier versions of Safari, but the search field would only appear once you started typing, so many users probably didn't realize that it was even a thing. In Safari, you can search all your open tabs using a new Search Tabs input field in the upper right corner of the Tab Overview screen. Go to System Preferences -> Sound, and check the box next to Play sound on startup. You can now choose whether your Mac plays the traditional startup chime or not without having to mess with Terminal commands. To enable the Now Playing menu bar item, go to System Preferences -> Dock & Menu Bar, click Now Playing in the side column, then check the box next to Show in Menu Bar. It's similar to the widget that you can add to the Notification Center. "Now Playing" Media Menu Bar ItemĪ new menu bar item for media that's currently playing is now available.
In previous versions of macOS, the only accessibility option you could enable in the setup wizard was VoiceOver, so this should come as a welcome addition for users who find the accessibility features useful. When you first set up macOS, there's a new step in the setup wizard that offers you an opportunity to configure various accessibility features before you log in. If you've got more time to dig in, we've also collected this more comprehensive list of tips and tricks for the latest macOS release. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
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