Apple has released the macOS Monterey public beta. This is the next major update for Mac computers. The final version will be available later in 2021. It brings many big changes. We will show you how to install the beta on your Mac computer. It is likely that the beta will receive multiple updates after you have installed it.Are you looking for the steps to install iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 public betas. You're covered.What's new in macOS MontereyApple's WWDC 2021 demo was one of its most impressive. It showed Universal Control, a drag-and-drop feature that allows you to seamlessly move your cursor between Mac and iPad computers. You can learn more about this feature by watching Dieter Bohn's video.Apple Macs will also be able get Shortcuts. They will be able act as AirPlay targets. This means that your Mac will be able play content from your iPad or iPhone. Mitchell Clark, my colleague, covers the highlights of the update.Here's more coverage:What devices can be used with macOS MontereyHere's the complete list:How to install macOS Monterey beta onto your main partitionBackup your data using Time Machine. You can then revert back to Big Sur if things don't go according to plan. You should be aware that this beta may cause problems on your main computer. This could include bugs, incompatibility issues, and worse-than-usual battery performance. If you are on a deadline, you might have to compromise your schedule. Before installing, ensure that your hard drive has at least 20GB.There is a way around this potential drama. You can partition your hard drive using built-in tools if you have macOS High Sierra. This will allow the beta to live isolated. You can then test the new features and then reboot into your stable macOS partition with all your data. Let's see how it works.Let's get started.Visit Apple's beta software portal through Safari.You will need your Apple ID to sign up if you have not previously installed a public beta. If you do not wish to sign up, click the Enroll Your Devices link at the top-right of the page.Click macOS in the middle of the page.Scroll down until the button says Download macOS Public Beta Access Utility. Click it to download a.DMG file that will enroll your computer.If the installer doesn't recognize a Time Machine backup, it will prompt you to restart it. (You already made a backup right? As I mentioned above?Finally, open the System Preferences app and go to Software Update to install the beta. You should see the message "This Mac is enrolled into the Apple Beta Software Program" underneath the large Software Update icon. The download may not be available immediately. Once it is, you will receive an email notification.It will take some time to download the update file. After it is downloaded, click on install to continue the process.How to create a partition distinctOpen Disk Utility is a built-in program that you can search by entering its name in the Spotlight search box. The left side of your window will show you the partitions of your hard drives. One might be all you see.
