Did you know that MacOS Catalina is officially out? Several reputable sites are available for you to download and learn how to install MacOS Catalina. Before you install MacOS Catalina, ensure that the computer is compatible with this operating system, uninstall 32-bit apps because MacOS Catalina only supports 64-bit apps, back up data that is valuable to you, clean up the device to create enough space for the OS. To learn more about the difference between macOS versions, read this article.

The main macOS features you should to know

Are you seriously not considering upgrading your device to MacOS Catalina or are you not aware of what this OS can do because here are the unique features of this OS that you should know.

Privacy

Your privacy is highly secure with the Activation Lock and Privacy app. A person whose iCloud account is not attached to your device is prevented from activating the device by the Activation Lock.

Music

There is no iTunes, but after you use Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts, you may never miss iTunes. iTunes music store is accessible from Apple Music to offer you extra music aside from the 50 million songs, music videos, and playlists that are in Apple Music. Your room will be full of cool music day in day out. Apple Podcasts has a catalog of more than 700,000 shows that are searchable via host or the topic of discussion. Jokes aside, Apple TV supports 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, and it allows you to buy or rent over 100,000 movies and TV shows on iTunes.

Virtual assistant

Siri shortcuts are not only available on iPhone and iPad because MacOS Catalina allows you to use Siri Shortcuts on your Mac desktop. Siri Shortcuts allow you to multitask effortlessly because they string workflows on the desktop.

Additional workspace

MacOS Catalina can use your iPad into a drawing tablet. Sidecar is recommended for designers, artists, and illustrators. When you need second screen support for your iPad, MacOS Catalina have Sidecar feature for this purpose. Drag windows from your Mac computer to your iPad and use it as an external monitor or pair your iPad with your Apple Pencil and make changes on the Mac computer. Sidecar offers you convenience because it allows Mac devices to be connected to each other using the wired or wireless method, with the wireless method allowing you to connect them over a distance of ten meters maximum. When you connect the iPad to your Mac using Sidecar, the Apple Pencil can be used to draw on the iPad. If you are using apps that are compatible with Touch Bar on Sidecar.

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