Top 10 New Features of OS X Yosemite
With iOS 8 recently rolled out, Apple has decided to release their new computer operating system, OS X Yosemite.Mavericks was the last iteration and had plenty of new features, but with Yosemite, you get something fresh. Though it is a large download, the installation is actually pretty quick, and the new features make it worth the hassle.
Below are the top ten features new in Yosemite that weren't in Mavericks or other versions.
Sending iMessages isn't new to the Mac world, but now you can send regular texts to non-iPhone users, as well as make phone calls, as long as your Mac and iPhone are currently using the same iCloud account.
Ooooh! Is this update available on iMacs? I absolutely need this!
If you don't like the bright menu bars and dock, you can switch to Dark Mode in the general system preferences and make the desktop a little easier on the eyes.
Yes, you can now sign your name with your trackpad - no need for a separate device to use a digital signature.
You can now start tasks on one device and send them to another. For example, open Safari on your Mac and seamlessly switch to your iPhone or iPad to keep browsing, or vice versa.
Just like with iOS 8, you can send sound clips when messaging through your Mac.
You can now record your screen activity to any device running iOS 8 that is plugged into your computer.
Other browsers have been doing this for years, but Safari got an upgrade with Yosemite. Now, you can see all your open tabs at once.
While browsing in Safari, all your private tabs will appear in a separate window from your regular browsing tabs.
With the Maps application, you can enter the name of a popular city and instantly be given a 3D flyover.
Let's be honest, the new look the Mac takes on is awesome.
Just like with iOS 8, you can now add widgets to your notification center, including some third-party apps.