The MacOS Tahoe beta just went live to the public. Here's how to tell if your Mac can run it, and five of the most-anticipated features to test out.

Apple has implemented a nearly system-wide visual redesign in macOS Tahoe that makes the whole interface feel more transparent. It's part of the "Liquid Glass" design language that the company has rolled out across iPhones, iPads, Macs and more this year, but on your Mac it also comes with new customization options.

Spotlight has always been a useful way of launching apps and searching through the files on a Mac, but with macOS Tahoe 26, it gets what is probably the biggest upgrade in its history. There are now four sections to jump between via icons or keyboard shortcuts, covering apps, files, shortcuts, and the macOS clipboard.