Apple has introduced macOS Big Sur 11.2. En wWhile you should not be complacent when it comes to major system updates, know that there are no new features in this version to worry about – iThese are all bug fixes and security updates. However, if you have a brand new M1 Mac that you use with an external monitor, you may want to preview this patch today.
As always, installing the update is simple: Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner of macOS Big Sur and go to System Preferences> Software Update. You will see this screen as soon as you click through to start the installation, which consumes approximately 3.66 GB of space:
And here are the highlights of what Apple fixes in macOS Big Sur 11.2:
- External monitors can display a black screen when connected to a Mac mini (M1, 2020) using an HDMI-to-DVI converter
- Changes to Apple ProRAW Photos in the Photos app may not be saved
- can turn off iCloud Drive after disabling the iCloud Drive Desktop & Documents Folders option
- System Preferences may not be unlocked when you enter your administrator password
- Globe key cannot display Emoji & Symbols window when pressed
Elders, Apple also list various security updates that you will find in macOS Big Sur 11.2. There are quite a few, including one that is nice: “a user who is removed from an iMessage group can rejoin the group,” as Apple describes it.
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While updating Big Sur 11.2 update, this is a great time to update your iPhone or iPad as well (after iOS 14.4 / iPadOS 14.4), your Apple Watch (on watchOS 7.3), or your Apple TV (on tvOS 14.4). And if you want to live on the wild side, you can always use the latest developer touches for your iPhone and your Apple Watch to add some new fun features – including the ability to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch whenever you wear a face mask.