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Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by WD-42 »

jen20 wrote: post #10
nikolay wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Some notable apps without fixes (which I have installed locally): * 1Password.app * Bruno.app * Claude.app (oh noes!) * Cursor.app * Docker.app * Dropbox Dash.app * Dropbox.app * Element.app * GitKraken.app * Graphite.app * HEY.app (shame on DHH!) * Keeper Password Manager.app (it's not just 1Password) * Keybase.app * Kiro.app (come on, AWS!) * Ledger Live.app (crypto seems to lag behind Web 2.0 still!) * Loom.app *…

The number of major companies doing half-assed javascript bullshit instead of proper native macOS apps is ridiculous. This did remind me to go cancel 1Password though, something I'd been meaning to do since they switched _to_ electron...

An entire browser runtime for a password manager are you kidding me. It’s upside down world.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by WD-42 »

mikamika83 wrote: post #11
jen20 wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The number of major companies doing half-assed javascript bullshit instead of proper native macOS apps is ridiculous. This did remind me to go cancel 1Password though, something I'd been meaning to do since they switched _to_ electron...

Meh. VSCode is a fantastic piece of software, one I never had a problem with before Tahoe.

Compared to what?

I find it telling that the original creators of electron are now writing a new editor with native code because even they can’t stand electron. It’s like they are trying to write a wrong they did to the world.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by bartread »

Spunkie wrote: post #15

In general the Tahoe update has been awful for all my end users that decided to update. It's not just electron apps that are the issue btw, just yesterday we ran into an issue with Zoom. It was breaking prompts/popups and by extension the system settings, the Mac app store, iTouch, and a ton of other random stuff was broken in silent and inconsistent ways. Also all my 8gb users are noticing significantly higher memor…

Thanks.

It sounds like the issue has already been fixed in Electron, although it will obviously take a while for all app vendors to bump versions.

I'm guessing Zoom might be hitting the same overridden system call that Electron was, although I have no firm information that this is the case.

Regardless, I've just checked my settings to ensure this upgrade won't be installed automatically because I wasn't sure how MacOS behaves with major upgrades, and will probably wait 2 - 3 months before letting Tahoe onto my system to allow everyone else time to get their fixes and upgrades done.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by cosmic_cheese »

jen20 wrote: post #10
nikolay wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Some notable apps without fixes (which I have installed locally): * 1Password.app * Bruno.app * Claude.app (oh noes!) * Cursor.app * Docker.app * Dropbox Dash.app * Dropbox.app * Element.app * GitKraken.app * Graphite.app * HEY.app (shame on DHH!) * Keeper Password Manager.app (it's not just 1Password) * Keybase.app * Kiro.app (come on, AWS!) * Ledger Live.app (crypto seems to lag behind Web 2.0 still!) * Loom.app *…

The number of major companies doing half-assed javascript bullshit instead of proper native macOS apps is ridiculous. This did remind me to go cancel 1Password though, something I'd been meaning to do since they switched _to_ electron...

I'm switching away from 1Password as soon as v7 stops working. I use v8 on my work machine and it's a serious downgrade and AgileBits' handling of criticism around it has been just as bad.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by TheTon »

cosmic_cheese wrote: post #24
jen20 wrote: post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The number of major companies doing half-assed javascript bullshit instead of proper native macOS apps is ridiculous. This did remind me to go cancel 1Password though, something I'd been meaning to do since they switched _to_ electron...

I'm switching away from 1Password as soon as v7 stops working. I use v8 on my work machine and it's a serious downgrade and AgileBits' handling of criticism around it has been just as bad.

Ditto. Happily using 7, but if they ever break it I’m switching to Apple Passwords.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by mikamika83 »

WD-42 wrote: post #22
mikamika83 wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Meh. VSCode is a fantastic piece of software, one I never had a problem with before Tahoe.

Compared to what? I find it telling that the original creators of electron are now writing a new editor with native code because even they can’t stand electron. It’s like they are trying to write a wrong they did to the world.

compared to... nothing... I love it. It's subjective. I love what it does and it's my favorite piece of software because it does what i need it to do, every time, all the time.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by mikamika83 »

filchermcurr wrote: post #20
mikamika83 wrote: post #16

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Oof, those are some ancient electron versions.

I see, sorry to waste your time. I thought the list was meant to be informational for people to assess which applications were problematic. I didn't realize it was more of a call to action.

not at all! thanks for the callouts, i'm sure people who have those installed will find the headsup helpful!

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by wilg »

This performance issue aside, which I haven’t noticed, a friend recently commented about the quality of Apple’s native apps that he would strongly prefer an Electron app for all of them because it’s a sign that they might actually work in an understandable way and not be totally broken all the time.

Re: Track which Electron apps slow down macOS 26 Tahoe

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Post by dawnerd »

jen20 wrote: post #10
nikolay wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Some notable apps without fixes (which I have installed locally): * 1Password.app * Bruno.app * Claude.app (oh noes!) * Cursor.app * Docker.app * Dropbox Dash.app * Dropbox.app * Element.app * GitKraken.app * Graphite.app * HEY.app (shame on DHH!) * Keeper Password Manager.app (it's not just 1Password) * Keybase.app * Kiro.app (come on, AWS!) * Ledger Live.app (crypto seems to lag behind Web 2.0 still!) * Loom.app *…

The number of major companies doing half-assed javascript bullshit instead of proper native macOS apps is ridiculous. This did remind me to go cancel 1Password though, something I'd been meaning to do since they switched _to_ electron...

It's actually shocking to see 1pass use electron. They had great first party support but that explains why the app has been absolute garage post v7.
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