First previewed at 2010’s “Back to the Mac” event, Lion was released in July 2011 as a download from the Mac App Store for $29. Lion could also be purchased from Apple on a USB stick for $69. It was the first release of OS X to require a 64-bit Intel processor.

The release brought many features from iOS to the Mac for the first time, such as the Apple Push Notification Service, the ability to Auto Save documents, emoji support, FaceTime, full-screen apps and Launchpad, an easy-to-use grid of apps not unlike the iOS homescreen.

Mission Control combined Exposé and Spaces, and Lion included a wide range of Multi-touch gestures for using this and other features.

View all entries in the macOS Screenshot Library or check out OS X’s default wallpapers, updated for 6K Retina displays.

Sound Source

The 512 Pixels macOS Screenshot Library is sponsored by SoundSource, from the fine folks at Rogue Amoeba.

SoundSource puts powerful audio control of your Mac right in your menu bar. Adjust app volume instantly, apply audio effects to the audio you hear, and redirect that audio to any device connected to your Mac – now including AirPlay devices.

SoundSource: Sound control so good, it ought to be built into macOS.

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About This Mac
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About This Mac: Details
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System Information
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Stacks
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Apple Menu
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Go Menu
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Finder: Connect to Server
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Finder: Network
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Finder: Home
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Finder: Cover Flow
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Finder: Quick Look
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Finder: Get Info
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Finder: Search
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Applications
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Applications: Utilities
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Menu Bar: Battery
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App Switcher
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Force Quit
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Finder: Copy
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Finder: Replace
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Finder: Empty Trash
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Finder: Eject Warning
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Fast User Switching
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Spotlight
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Spotlight: More Results
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Dashboard
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Mission Control
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Menu Bar: Time Machine
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Time Machine
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Launchpad
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Launchpad: Folder
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Fullscreen App
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TextEdit
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TextEdit: Open
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Print
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Activity Monitor
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Address Book
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Address Book: New Contact
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AirPort Utility
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AppleScript Editor
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Automator
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Boot Camp Assistant
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Calculator
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Chess
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Console
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Dictionary
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Disk Utility
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FaceTime
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Font Book
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Help
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Help: Search
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iCal
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iCal: Preferences
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iChat
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Keychain Access
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Mac App Store
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Mail
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Mail: Preferences
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Network Utility
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Photo Booth
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Photo Booth: Fullscreen
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Podcast Publisher
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QuickTime
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Safari v5: RSS
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System Preferences: Dock
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System Preferences: Mission Control
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System Preferences: Language & Text
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System Preferences: Security & Privacy
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System Preferences: Spotlight
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System Preferences: Universal Access
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System Preferences: CDs & DVDs
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System Preferences: Displays
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System Preferences: Energy Saver
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System Preferences: Keyboard
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System Preferences: Mouse
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System Preferences: Trackpad
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System Preferences: Print & Scan
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System Preferences: Sound
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System Preferences: iCloud
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System Preferences: Mail, Contacts & Calendars
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System Preferences: MobileMe
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System Preferences: Network
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System Preferences: Bluetooth
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System Preferences: Sharing
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System Preferences: Users & Groups
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System Preferences: Parental Controls
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System Preferences: Date & Time
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System Preferences: Software Update
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System Preferences: Speech
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System Preferences: Time Machine
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System Preferences: Startup Disk
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