Following 2020’s Big Sur release, which massively overhauled the macOS interface and introduced support for M-series (Apple silicon) Macs, we have macOS 12 Monterey. Although the look and feel are quite similar to Big Sur, Monterey adds refinements, improvements, and interesting new features to books your productivity and your privacy.
As was the case for Big Sur, we’re not publishing a separate Take Control of Upgrading to Monterey book. Instead, complete upgrading instructions are included here, along with details about what to expect before, during, and after your Monterey installation.
Note: The latest version of this book now covers Monterey through version 12.5.
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Among the many subjects covered in this book are:
- How to tell whether your Mac is compatible with Monterey
- Steps you should take before upgrading
- How to perform an in-place upgrade—or do a clean install and migrate your old data from a backup
- Improvements to FaceTime, such as updated audio and video options, scheduled meetings, and SharePlay
- New Messages feature, including Shared with You better handling of photos, and new Memoji options
- Changes in Safari 15—including the new interface for tabs
- How to use Universal Control to share a keyboard and pointing device among multiple Macs and iPads
- The Focus feature that takes Do Not Disturb to a new level
- Shortcuts, which has made its way from iOS/iPadOS to macOS and added new features
- What’s new in the Maps app, including more city detail, Driving mode, and better transit support
- Small but interesting changes throughout macOS, such as AirPlay to Mac, iCloud+, improved password support, and Quick Note
- Improvements to bundled apps, including Books, Finder, Mail, Notes, Photos, and more
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