You may have heard of macOS, the Apple operating system that powers iMacs, MacBooks, and Macbooks. What you may not know is that Apple sells two versions of its operating system to users: MacOS Sierra and macOS Big Sur. This blog post takes an in-depth look at both versions to determine which one is best for you and your needs! We will look at the good, the bad, and the ugly, so read on to learn more about this polarizing pair of operating systems! MacOS Big Sur: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
The Good
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A Mac is a good option for anyone with basic computing needs. They’re easy to use and set up, plus Apple has put in a lot of work making macOS work well on even low-end hardware. On top of that, macOS comes with plenty of great apps for both professional and personal use. While some users might find that fewer options are available when compared to Windows or Linux computers—especially if you’re a tinkerer—it’s hard to beat how much value Apple delivers at an affordable price point.
The Bad
It’s buggy. And expensive. (You’ll have to pay at least $300 for a good iMac.) What you get for that price is a single-core processor that can be incredibly slow on some tasks—like editing video in Final Cut Pro X. Plus, as Apple recently stopped selling Macs with traditional hard drives, it’s difficult to make an upgrade without buying a whole new machine. This makes upgrading your computer feel more like throwing money away than an investment in your productivity; upgrades aren’t cheap.
The Ugly
No. I’ve never used it because it doesn’t support my computer, but have you seen how many times Apple has delayed it? It should be a sign that they’re not sure it’s ready to go. And if they don’t think they can get their own software right—how can you expect them to deliver an operating system that’s actually good?
What’s wrong with it
MacOS has a reputation of being one of most stable operating systems out there. Unfortunately, that’s only true for Apple machines. By focusing so heavily on hardware and an integrated ecosystem, Apple computers haven’t been able to run other popular OS platforms like Windows or Linux. Although it might not be as polished as MacOS, Chrome OS is a great alternative; it runs fast and is secure enough for day-to-day use without sacrificing much functionality in terms of gaming or content creation. At only $200 USD per machine (with educational discounts available), you won’t find anything better at such a low price point – especially considering Google doesn’t charge for office software like Word or Excel!
What’s right with it
Before I get into what’s wrong with it, let me first tell you about all of its good points. Since I last wrote a review of it, I’ve had a chance to use macOS Sierra more in my daily work life. Most notably has been how well it functions on my 2011 MacBook Pro. It feels lighter and faster than Yosemite ever did on that machine—well at least before Apple slowed down older Macs with High Sierra—and takes up less space too. This is thanks to Apple using an App Thinning process which only loads app assets onto your machine that you actually need rather than loading every possible asset just in case. This makes macOS more efficient and responsive while also freeing up valuable hard drive space too! MacOS Big Sur: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Should you upgrade
I spent a few days with macOS High Sierra as a part of Apple’s public beta program. So did I like it? Was it worth upgrading? Should you upgrade now or wait until fall to try out some of its new features? Read on for my impressions.
Is Big Sur macOS good?
It’s a fair question. While things have been looking up in recent years, Apple’s latest operating system is still facing some challenges. However, there are also quite a few reasons to be excited about where things are headed. So what do we know? What can we expect? How does it look for business users? Let’s take a look at some of our favorite macOS 10.14 features so far and see how they stack up. After all, with another free update on its way soon (and Apple has made many improvements in subsequent updates), now is as good a time as any to examine just what exactly we can expect from macOS 10.14 when it finally drops later in 2019… or whenever!
Is macOS Big Sur better than Mojave?
Have you heard of macOS Big Sur? It’s Apple’s latest Mac operating system update (previously known as Mojave). In theory, it’s supposed to be an improvement over last year’s macOS High Sierra. So does macOS 11 live up to its potential? Does it really have what it takes to survive in a world that has Chrome OS and Windows 10 just a few clicks away? This is my personal take on what I like and don’t like about macOS Mojave/Big Sur. I hope you find my thoughts helpful; if not, leave me some constructive criticism in your comments below! Thank you for reading.
Is it worth updating Mac to Big Sur?
A lot of people are asking about updating their mac to Big Sur. I’ve been using it since beta 1, so I’m in a good position to give you my take on things. First off, no one will blame you if you don’t update your Mac. Macos Sierra is only a few months old at most for anyone who skipped El Capitan. And beyond that there are many hardware reasons why you might not want to update yet. That said, if you’re going to do it anyway – here’s what to expect on common systems…
What is special about macOS Big Sur?
There are many things to like about macOS 10.13; however, there are just as many things that will drive you mad if you’re not prepared for them. We have compiled a list of the Pros and Cons of Mac OS X 10.13 to help guide your decision on whether or not you should upgrade. Let’s get started!
Will Big Sur slow down my Mac? MacOS Big Sur: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
Yes. MacOS Sierra is big. It’s got a lot of stuff in it, which means it needs more space to store that stuff. Plus, it takes time to load when you turn on your computer. But don’t worry—most people won’t notice a huge difference in speed between macOS Sierra and older versions of OS X like El Capitan or Yosemite. Even if you do feel like things are moving slowly, there are a few ways to make things faster without deleting all your apps. Let’s take a look at them below!
Is Mac Big Sur better than Catalina?
This question is likely to draw out a lot of conflicting opinions. Which Mac OS X is better for your needs? At first glance, it’s hard to see how anyone could argue that Sierra isn’t an upgrade from Catalina. But, if you look at things closely enough and understand what you’re doing with either operating system, then you might just find that Catalina will work best for your needs – especially if you do a lot of photo editing. As it turns out, both operating systems have different strengths. I’ll go over some of those strengths in my review below. Overall though, there are three main areas where I believe Sierra will serve users better than Catalina: faster booting; more accurate reminders; improved iCloud syncing.