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The most comprehensive guide you’ll find to everything new in Yosemite

Published Oct 20th, 2014 12:46PM EDT
Yosemite Guide
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Apple on Thursday finally released the latest and greatest version of its desktop operating system, OS X 10.10 Yosemite. The new software features a complete visual overhaul, with all new graphical elements that bring parts of the flat new look in iOS to Mac computers. But beyond the visual changes, Yosemite is packed full of great new features that add tons of new functionality to Apple’s desktop and laptop computers.

Now, you just have to learn it all.

FROM EARLIER: This secret trick will dramatically improve your iPhone’s battery life

Apple news site MacStories is known for a few things, and its comprehensive guides following the releases of major software updates is one of them. The site issued a fantastic collection of tips and tricks for iOS 8 following its recent release to the public, and now it’s back with a brand new and equally impressive guide for Yosemite.

Wondering how to enable and disable the new preview pane in Finder? Curious about all of the new Spotlight options? Looking to discover everything the new Messages app has to offer aside from iOS 8’s user interface? Did you know you can record screencasts of a connected iOS device in Yosemite?

Details and instructions on all this and much, much more can be found by following the link below in our source section.

Zach Epstein
Zach Epstein Executive Editor

Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 10 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.

His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.