A large, pill-shaped module displaying current conditions, high/low temps, and a 5-day forecast. Powered by the now-deprecated Weather.com API (at the time, users had to insert their own API key).
To understand the impact of this skin, we must rewind to late 2020. Apple unveiled macOS Big Sur (version 11.0), a radical visual overhaul that moved away from the sharp, flat "iOS 7" look toward a new era of neumorphism. Big Sur introduced:
Windows 10 users, stuck with Live Tiles and inconsistent context menus, looked on with envy. Rainmeter became the bridge. Enter fediafedia, a veteran skinner on DeviantArt known for precise, high-fidelity macOS clones. Their goal with "Big Sur RC1" was audacious: replicate the feeling of Big Sur without demanding a Hackintosh. big sur rc1 for rainmeter by fediafedia on deviantart
If you cannot get "Big Sur RC1" to work, or if you want a similar vibe with modern code, consider these alternatives:
However, none have the charm of fediafedia’s original RC1. There is a nostalgic warmth to the glossy, bubbly icons and the soft gradient of the menu bar that modern flat design simply cannot replicate. Windows 10 users, stuck with Live Tiles and
Unlike many Rainmeter suites that offer a single clock or weather widget, "Big Sur RC1" is a comprehensive all-in-one suite. RC1 (Release Candidate 1) implies it was near-final, polished, and stable. Here’s what users found inside the downloaded .rmskin package:
The defining characteristic of the Big Sur RC1 skin is its use of blur effects. Utilizing Rainmeter’s ability to manipulate transparency and blur (often requiring the newest version of Rainmeter and hardware acceleration), the skin creates that signature translucent "frosted glass" look. The white and gray color palette, combined with rounded corners on every window and widget, creates a cohesive, premium feel that stands out against the often flat design of standard Windows. If you cannot get "Big Sur RC1" to
Big Sur RC1 for Rainmeter by fediafedia is more than just a “skin”—it’s a thoughtful translation of a platform aesthetic into a customizable Windows environment. It works best when treated as a design starting point: mix its components, tune colors and fonts, and you’ll get a uniquely personal desktop that still carries the signature elegance of Big Sur.
If you want, I can summarize the download/installation steps, list compatible Rainmeter versions, or suggest matching wallpapers and icon packs. Which would you prefer?