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macOS Big Sur system requirements: Can your Mac desktop or notebook handle macOS 10.16?

macOS 10.16 Big Sur is a major software update for Apple's desktop and notebook Mac computers which unlocks a plethora of exciting new capabilities, but not every Mac model can take advantage of it. Before taking the plunge, be sure to read the official macOS 10.16 Big Sur system requirements to confirm that your particular Mac model supports this software update.

How to turn your old MacBook into a glowing light

I was not always such an Apple fanatic, but using my early 2008 15-inch MacBook Pro was a first-time conversion experience. In honor of that, I could not convince myself to ship off the device to e-waste. Holding a special place in my tech heart, I wanted a way to immortalize my shift to Apple fanboy status, which ultimately lead both my personal and professional career in a different direction.

Taking the LCD panel out of the monitor shell and unhinging the keyboard allowed for a permanent ambient glowing Apple logo for my office, which is HomeKit controlled. I call it the MacBook Lamp.