Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Macworld UK

    Uncover macOS Big Sur’s secrets with these 11 tips, tricks and hidden features

    Apr 09, 2021 6 minutes

    It’s been a few months now since Apple released macOS 11 Big Sur, and hopefully by now you’ve adjusted to its revamped user interface and the major new features, like the enhanced Messages and Maps apps. But operating systems are huge and there are always a few new features that aren’t obvious and you may have missed. Here are 11 tips, tricks and hidden features in Big Sur that you need to check out.

    1. OPTIMIZE YOUR CHARGING

    MacBook users probably know by now that it’s not a good idea to charge a MacBook’s battery to 100 per cent all the time. It’s better to charge it to about 80 per cent in order to prolong the battery’s life. Learn more about charging and how it affects your battery.

    But who really wants to keep an eye on the charge level when the MacBook is plugged in and you have work to do? No one. That’s why Apple added a new feature

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Macworld UK

    Macworld UK10 min read
    Review: 15-inch M3 MacBook Air
    Over the years, we’ve touted the MacBook Air as the laptop for just about anyone – it’s an ideal combination of performance, features, and price. It became even more compelling when Apple redesigned it and upgraded to the M2 chip in 2022 and released
    Macworld UK4 min read
    5 Wild PC Hardware Ideas That Would Be Even Better On The Mac
    Macworld columnist Jason Snell has written about how Apple should take more risks with its products – and I wholeheartedly agree, especially when it comes to the Mac. Makers of Windows PCs often implement odd features to stand out in a crowded market
    Macworld UK1 min read
    Apple Ekes Out A Small Year-over-year Revenue Gain On Eve Of Vision Pro Launch
    After a somewhat disappointing string of quarterly releases, Apple reported a 2 percent year-over-year revenue gain in the first fiscal quarter of 2024 on the back of $119.6 billion in revenue. And that’s with one fewer week than last year’s quarter

    Related