A Quick Tour of Big Sur
In later chapters I cover specific apps that have had significant changes, such as Maps and Safari, as well as new system-wide technologies like Control Center. Before we get to those details, though, let’s look around and get acquainted with the new environment.
Get Your Visual Bearings
When you start using Big Sur, you may feel a little disoriented because virtually every element on screen is at least a little different from what you’re accustomed to—and a few things may be downright confusing. So let’s take a moment to review some of the major visual differences compared to Catalina and help you get your bearings.
The Menu Bar
Starting at the top of the screen, we have the familiar Mac menu bar. It’s now even more ...
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