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It's the absolute worst part of modern MacOS IMHO. As a Mac user measured in decades, it's the thing most likely to drive me back to Linux.
[edit: I am curious why this topic has been flagged]
I can't even get padded date formatting in MacOS these days (leading 0s) in GB/NZ locales without manually running command line things to update defaults, which means the recently-added support for fixed-width fonts in the Size and Date columns in Finder is somewhat pointless... The new MacOS "list" System Preferences has been a total downgrade in both use-ability and functionality IMO...
Oh that iPadOS System Preferences is garbage. They also need to stop burying stuff in nested modals in there, good god. Also, while on the topic of their desire to merge iPadOS with macOS, Stage Manager fits neither on the iPad (I own a Pro) nor on a desktop. Give it up, Apple.
OK, it’s objectively terrible compared to every other window manager I’ve used except one.
However, the one it beats is the default MacOS implementation of alt-tab and multiple desktops.
Apple has lost its user-focus. Its products will only get worse and worse. Fortunately, this creates opportunity for new companies.
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I actually like Stage Manager for certain workflows (on both my Mac and my iPad Pro). I don't leave it on most days, but it is actually something I'd miss if Apple removed it.
I've never used Stage Manager and barely remember its discussion during the hype videos from the mother ship. Do you mind briefly describing your certain workflows to see how an actual person is using it IRL?
I'll admit I used it a lot more before I upgraded to a dual monitor setup on my Mac. I still use it a ton on my iPad, since I only have one screen to work with.
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I actually like Stage Manager for certain workflows (on both my Mac and my iPad Pro). I don't leave it on most days, but it is actually something I'd miss if Apple removed it.
Can you describe that workflow? For myself, real estate on an iPad Pro screen is a premium and apps are self-contained; on macOS, I want full control over size and position on all three axes. Another aside though, why can’t I scroll the app list vertically on iPadOS rather than be constrained to just 4 ‘recent apps’. The moment I have to reach for something not of those 4, I have to go to the exposé view and scroll h…
I would add: A useable System Preferences app. It's been renamed "Settings" and some idiot tried to make it look like iOS. It's the absolute worst part of modern MacOS IMHO. As a Mac user measured in decades, it's the thing most likely to drive me back to Linux. [edit: I am curious why this topic has been flagged]
Earlier quoted context omitted.
I actually like Stage Manager for certain workflows (on both my Mac and my iPad Pro). I don't leave it on most days, but it is actually something I'd miss if Apple removed it.
Can you describe that workflow? For myself, real estate on an iPad Pro screen is a premium and apps are self-contained; on macOS, I want full control over size and position on all three axes. Another aside though, why can’t I scroll the app list vertically on iPadOS rather than be constrained to just 4 ‘recent apps’. The moment I have to reach for something not of those 4, I have to go to the exposé view and scroll h…
That reminds me: I should check to see if I can switch to Asahi Linux and literally any other window manager yet.