Annoying Mac Sequoia behavior

Sequoia introduced a hugely annoying behavior that I don’t remember from Sonoma. By default, it maximizes the size of any window dragged to the top of the screen.

To prevent it from doing that, go to the Apple menu > System Settings > Desktop & Dock, scroll down to Tile by dragging windows to tile, and turn it off.

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Is that called Magnet?

Disable it you’re using Adobe apps, it’s causing havoc.

Hearing about Magnet and stuff happening.
One reason I don’t upgrade OS regularly.

I’ve used this on purpose for years with this app.

Now Apple copied it.

I have to upgrade my work-at-home machine this weekend. Not looking forward to this. I have the one at work still capable of the latest Adobe update, but the home one is lagging. The backup is done. Just have to actually sit with it and do it. Got better things to do at the moment. Like cleaning the cat box or something. :upside_down_face:

How has Sequoia worked with Creative Cloud?

I haven’t encountered any major glitches yet — only the easily fixed annoyance I mentioned.

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There have been a few complaints, as usual. A common theme is users blaming Adobe rather than considering other factors, like hardware issues or macOS updates. Many frustrations stem from people paying premium prices for their devices (e.g., a costly M4 laptop with expensive RAM upgrades) and expecting flawless performance, but in reality, setup variations and third-party apps often cause conflicts.

Being an early adopter of OS or app updates almost guarantees you’ll encounter issues. I’ve seen this firsthand as a beta tester for SEGA games. Beta forums are flooded with bug reports due to the sheer variety of setups, different operating systems, antivirus software, RAM configurations, etc. When the game launches, this expands even further. It’s a chaotic but expected part of tech development.

This isn’t new. Back in the '80s, games distributed on floppy disks often had bugs, and patches took months to arrive, if you found out about them at all through magazines. Today’s impatience for immediate fixes reflects our “instant coffee” culture: quick, but often unsatisfying.

For those interested, Adobe offers a Prerelease Program where you can beta test Creative Cloud apps, provide feedback on new features, and help identify bugs before full releases. It’s a great way to contribute and stay ahead of the curve.

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Upgraded the home machine last Saturday.
There is nothing longer than a Mac Minute when it says, “Less than a minute” left in your install and you’re waiting on the edge of your seat to see if it’ll restart at all…

You can keep all that AI crap. I didn’t ask for the 'invite."

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