At WWDC XNUMX, when Apple first introduced macOS XNUMX Monterey, it showed off a feature that lets you use your Mac and iPad seamlessly. The feature, called Universal Control, was delayed until XNUMX. But now you can finally download it.
As a part of the recent release of macOS 3, Universal Control is now enabled. This is a beta version of the software, but it is fully functional. Essentially, this feature lets you use your iPad with your Mac, allowing you to seamlessly use your mouse and keyboard on the tablet. It will also let you transfer files wirelessly between the 2 devices, saving time and space.
Users have technically been able to use the software since macOS twelve.3 was in beta in January XNUMX. But now that it's a part of the public version of the operating system, you no longer have to risk losing data just to use the cool feature.
We haven't had a chance to use the feature as it exists for public users yet, so we don't know how it works (we were impressed with how it worked in beta). But since Apple rarely releases new features that aren't thoroughly tested, it's likely to work easily. Even so, caution is required. The feature is still in its beta phase, though it's a part of the public release of macOS 3, so be prepared to deal with a few bugs here and there.
We don't know when Apple will release Universal Control in a non-beta capacity, but since anyone can use it anyway, does it really matter?
You can update your Mac by clicking the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen and choosing "About this Mac...". From there, simply click the "Software Update..." button and follow the instructions to download and also install the new update. One word of advice though: make sure to back up your Mac first.