There’s even more you should know about.
To add desktop widgets:right-poke the desktop>edit widgets, then choose the widgets you want.
Enhanced Video Conferencing
Presenter Overlay is the most important videoconferencing improvement in Sonoma.
This feature is available inFaceTimeand several other video conferencing apps, including Skype and Zoom.
Sonoma also includes a Screen Sharing picker, making sharing an app easier during a video call.
The inclusion of new reactions is slightly less helpful but potentially more fun.
To create a Safari Web App, navigate to a website using the Safari internet tool.
Then click theSharebutton >Add to Dock.
From there, you’re free to drag a Web App to the Desktop.
you’re able to also access these Web Apps through LaunchPad and Spotlight.
Game Mode
This is for Silicon-based Macs only.
If you enjoy gaming on your Mac, you’ll appreciate Sonoma’s new Game Mode feature.
It also helps minimize controllers' lag and AirPods latency to improve your gaming experience further.
This update allows Notes to display PDFs and document scans in full width.
Also, it lets you link related notes together for improved organization and easier access to specific information.
The private browsing enhancements add some extra protection to private browsing sessions.
To unlock the private tabs, you better use Touch ID or type your password.
Profiles make using one Mac easier for business and personal activities.
Each profile can have its own set of bookmarks, favorites, and extensions.
To access Safari Profiles, open Safari and navigate toSafari>options>Profiles.
For example, your Work Focus Mode could automatically switch to your work profile.
Accessibility Features
Sonoma brings several accessibility features to your Mac, including improved support for accessibility devices.
In addition to blocking sensitive content, the feature allows blocking the sender.
For those who can speak but are at risk of losing that ability, Sonoma also includes Personal Voice.
This feature lets you create a custom text-to-speech voice that sounds like you by reading several text prompts.
Once youve set up this feature, Live Speech can use your Personal Voice.
Will macOS Sonoma Work on Intel?
Yes, macOS Sonoma is compatible with some Intel-based Macs.
Compatible models include:
For more compatibility information, checkApple’s list of Sonoma-compatible hardware.
If your Intel Mac isn’t supported, you’ll have to stick with macOS Monterey.
If supported, Sonoma is available as a free upgrade, just like it is with Apple Silicon Macs.
However, some Sonoma features only work on Apple Silicon.
you could check which version of macOS you’re running under theApple menuin the upper-left corner of your screen.
SelectAbout This Mac, and a window will open.
Your current operating system will appear next tomacOS.
