8 Effective Tips for macOS Big Sur Users

Macs are fast and efficient computers, and Apple’s engineers are working to improve these devices every year and come up with even more powerful operating systems like macOS Big Sur.
However, if you own an older Mac and notice that after upgrading it to the newest macOS, the computer has slowed down, you might want to downgrade from macOS Big Sur and consider renewing your computer in the future.
And for those of you who have successfully upgraded to the macOS Big Sur, we have a great set of practical tips & tricks for the operating system.
Tip #1: Use the Control Center Widget
One of the most significant changes in macOS Big Sur is the Control Center widget that has been available on iPad and iPhone for years now and proved itself very convenient.
From now on, it is easier to access all of the important settings. To open the Control Center widget, simply click on the toggle icon on the upper right side of the screen. More to it, you can change which settings are displayed once you open the menu.
Tip #2: Enjoy the New Wallpapers
With each new macOS, Apple adds new wallpapers for its user’s enjoyment. To start using the newly designer desktop wallpapers, you do not need to download them from anywhere.
If you want to change the wallpaper, click the Apple icon from the top menu, choose System Preferences, and navigate to the General options. You can choose to use a dynamic wallpaper that changes according to the daytime or a still one.
Tip #3: Set the Color Scheme

The macOS Big Sur comes with a new multicolor scheme. To edit the multicolor option and choose the color for the main accent, you need to open the System Preferences menu and go to the General options.
Here, choose the first icon to pick the accent color that will determine how such items as buttons will look like. In addition, you can also tint the default wallpaper.
Tip #4: Speak Typing Feedback

If you have issues with your vision, you can now enable an option called Speak Typing Feedback to read out loud whatever you have just typed.
Even if you don’t have problems with your eyesight but tend to leave many typing mistakes, this feature could save you some editing time. To enable this option, go to the System Preferences, click Accessibility, choose Spoken Content, and check the box next to the “Speak Typing Feedback” option.
Tip #5: Check the Battery’s Condition
macOS has had the option that lets you check your Mac’s battery condition for a while now, but with macOS Big Sur, the data is more detailed than ever. If you want to see your battery usage statistics and condition, click on the battery icon located at the top-right menu and choose the Battery Preferences option.
Here, you can view the Usage History for the last 24 hours or the last ten days that show you battery levels and screen on usage. Also, you can choose when you want to display off and other battery saving options.
Tip #6: Turn Off the Startup Sound

With the new macOS Big Sur, Apple has finally renewed Mac’s startup sound after many years. However, if you do not like the sound, you can turn it off.
To turn off the startup sound, click the Apple icon from the top menu, go to the System Preferences menu, and in the Sound options, uncheck the box next to the Play sound on the startup option.
Tip #7: Add Controls to the Menu Bar
If you wish to access specific controls even faster, you can remove them from the Control Center and pin them to the menu bar at the top of the screen. One of the two ways to do it is by dragging an icon from the Control Center straight to the menu bar where you want to place it.
Another way to edit your controls is by clicking the Apple icon, going to the System Preferences, and choosing the Dock & Menu Bar option. You should then navigate to the Control Center option, select the control you want to appear in the menu bar, and check the box next to the option “Show in Menu Bar.”
Tip #8: Open Notifications & Widgets in the Same Menu
Another new feature you can use is viewing the widgets and notifications in the same menu. To do so, you need to click on the date from the top menu, and it will let you view a list of widgets and notifications.
If you want to open an app that is related to a certain widget, simply click on the widget and it will navigate you to the desired app, same with the notifications.