Ventura Quick Start
You can read this book in any order, jumping to whatever topics interest you most. However, I recommend reading the first couple of chapters (Take In the Scenic View and Adapt to Ventura Changes) first to get an overview, and if you’re upgrading to Ventura from an earlier version of macOS, you should go through the Upgrade to Ventura chapter to ensure a smooth transition.
Learn about what’s new:
Discover what you have to look forward to when you upgrade to Ventura, as well as what features were added (and removed) in the last several macOS versions. Read Take In the Scenic View.
Take a more detailed look at the new features and interface in Adapt to Ventura Changes.
Upgrade your Mac to Ventura:
Make sure your computer can run Ventura. See Check Your Mac for Compatibility.
If you previously installed the Ventura beta, read the sidebar Upgrading from the Ventura Beta.
Follow detailed, step-by-step instructions to upgrade your Mac. See Upgrade to Ventura.
Dive in to the major new features:
Learn about a new way to manage window clutter in Discover Stage Manager.
Unsend emails, search better, and avoid forgetting important things as you use Mail. See Explore New Mail Features.
Edit and unsend messages, mark messages as unread, and perform other new tricks in the Messages app. See Do More with Messages.
Do more with tab groups, edit suggested passwords, and sync more settings across devices. See Meet Safari 16.
Find out whether that long-promised passwordless future is finally here in Improve Your Security with Passkeys.
Share photos with family members more conveniently, improve your Memories, and find duplicate photos. See Take a New Look at Photos.
Use your iPhone to greatly improve your appearance in FaceTime, Zoom, and elsewhere. See Get a Better Webcam with Continuity Camera.
Uncover smaller, miscellaneous changes in both system-wide technologies (Discover Other System Improvements) and specific apps (Explore Other App Improvements).