This is the first major update I can remember where almost nothing seems different.
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Apple Releases macOS Monterey With AirPlay to Mac, Live Text, Safari Updates, Shortcuts App and More
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I really like the potential of Quick Notes, but really don't like the implementation. Heck I even wrote a forum post about it: https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...sing-compared-to-dashboard-from-2011.2319342/
I have to agree. It feels like nothing changed. The Low Power Mode toggle is kinda interesting but it just lowers CPU clocks and voltage.
I just updated to Monterrey and right now I have to say I'm impressed. Everything seems fast and smooth, the bookmark menu no longer hangs when I click on it, and tabs are back to normal which is worth the update all by itself.
Best OS update in years
Best OS update in years
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What OS are you on now? Because If that one is still supported, you will still get updates until they drop support for that OS.
They EOL'ed my mac (mid-2011 13" MBA) after High Sierra, but I still was getting software updates for Sierra on my Mac, until they EOL'ed Sierra. So you need to check the status of the OS your mac is on for support.
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Woah how did you discover that!?
Now that I think about it... Yes! I've been using the cursor tint option for fun and since about that period, I've been having problems.
I guess I'm not running into issues. It's been pretty good so far even though I'm really not using the new features. The only thing that changed was my wallpaper, but I decided to change it anyway.
This is a little thing but is a big help. When clicking on the Bluetooth menu it always shows the charge % of each device connected. Last OS had a big problem consistently showing the %.
Apple usually supports older OSes with security updates for four years since release.
If you want to keep official software, then you’ll get three years of updates from now on.
If you want shiniest and newest, I’d recommend you to investigate OpenCore Patcher project — it’s a set of patches to install macOS on unsupported hardware, and while they are a little bit harder to configure than you’d expect, they work quite well, without having to fix patches after system updates and without breaking SIP or adding any changes into userspace.
I’d advise you to replace that disk with standard PCI-e NVMe drive (using a passive adapter for Mac Pro), you’ll get better performance and compatibility. WD Black SN750 is a good choice, as is any SSD based on SM2262 controller.
I have the same issue with the same hard drive in the same Mac. I’ve tried external bootable disks, safe mode, and recovery mode to no avail. But I ran first aid and it says the drive is in good shape. Why would this be a constraint?
same here....tried all those as well, and bootable USB with Monterey installer......install bombs
Well, I upgraded my M1 MacBook Air last night from Big Sur to Monterey, and so far it's working nicely. Haven't noticed too major a difference yet, especially since I have my Halloween desktop background in use on the Air. This evening I may attempt to patch and upgrade my 2012 15" unibody MacBook Pro to Big Sur. (And if that doesn't work out, at least I made a Time Machine backup of its' Catalina system this weekend!)
