: To get the full effect, you usually need to hide the Windows Taskbar or use a third-party dock like Nexus Dock 💡 Tips for the Best Look

The release of macOS Big Sur (version 11) in 2020 marked a radical visual departure for Apple, introducing a unified language of softer gradients, spacious layouts, and semi-transparent materials. For Windows users, recreating this environment requires third-party tools. Rainmeter remains the most viable solution due to its lightweight architecture and Lua scripting support.

: Includes system monitoring, volume and brightness controls, a music player with Spotify album art support, and a functional clock and calendar.

Big Sur RC1 for Rainmeter is a Rainmeter skin suite that recreates the macOS Big Sur aesthetic on Windows desktops. It typically includes a dock, widgets (clock, calendar, weather, CPU/RAM, network), app launchers, and a visual style mimicking Big Sur’s rounded icons, translucency, and vibrant colors.

: Features a refined, Apple-inspired interface with options for and adjustable opacity. Performance

As of this writing, RC1 is the penultimate step. The final Big Sur v1.0 for Rainmeter is expected to include: