MAY 13, 2015 Update 5/15/15: I've clarified some of my findings at the bottom of this post. I've owned the 2015 MacBook for just over a month now. I've had a remarkably good time using it so far, and just yesterday I decided to upgrade my installation of Windows 8.1 to the Windows 10 Insider Preview.
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I had tried it out a couple months earlier through a virtual machine, and at the time I wasn't sure I wanted it as my main operating system. But after taking the plunge, I'm very happy to be using it. I wanted to record a few thoughts about it for others curious about the new OS, especially its usability and performance on this new hardware. Setting up was easy.
I opted to install from Windows 8.1, which still installs a fresh copy of the operating system, but it's easier than creating installation media from scratch. I did, however, make sure to re-download Apple's latest Boot Camp drivers through Boot Camp Assistant before installing. These saved to an external USB drive that I left plugged in during the installation. Things proceeded typically.
If you've ever installed Windows 8.1 on a Mac, you'll recognize the process; not a lot has changed. Fortunately, upon finishing the installation, the Boot Camp drivers were automatically recognized on the USB drive and installed, which is what is supposed to happen.
Unfortunately, not every driver installed successfully the first time around. For example, I was able to modify volume with Apple's native UI popup, but brightness (which uses the built-in Windows switcher) didn't change. The all-important system tray application for modifying trackpad settings and quickly booting back into OS X also wasn't present. I rebooted and chose to re-run the driver installation after 'troubleshooting compatibility', where Windows recommended that it skip the forced version check. That fixed things.
Apple still curiously doesn't provide a Bluetooth driver in this driver package, but everything else works. Years ago I discovered, a driver solution to bring the functionality of Apple trackpads closer to how they behave on OS X, and closer to how high-end trackpads now behave on Windows. I didn't actually have it installed on my old Mac's Windows partition, but I highly recommend installing it now. The developer's website looks straight out of the 90s and not terribly trustworthy, but he has a strong reputation, and the driver was recently updated for the 12-inch MacBook and Windows 10. You'll also need to install another application to allow the new trackpad driver to be installed, but it's worth it. With Trackpad, I have three finger drag, two finger swiping for forward/back, as well as two finger swiping in from the edge to access the new Notifications pane. I even have four finger swipe access to Task View, (just like how I access Mission Control on OS X), which may be my favorite feature in Windows 10.
Continuing to move in, I realized that Windows 10 was kind of gorgeous. Little design touches have really improved the way things look, such as the switch to circular account pictures on the login screen. I found that I had to switch desktop scaling to 150% for the size of everything to be just right, but that was a nice compromise between readability and screen real estate. As is typical of high DPI screens on Windows, not every application scales natively right now, causing some to look blurry.
Steam is a notable example. But many things are now upscaled, such as Microsoft's desktop OneNote application, and generally things look great. The same thing happened on OS X when Retina displays were first added to Macs, but obviously Windows has a larger variety of software, and much less forced adoption of devices with high DPI displays. In time, most everything will be revised to take advantage of these nicer screens, but I do wonder if legacy applications that have long since stopped receiving updates will just be blurry (or super small) forever. I should also amend of the MacBook to state that some 3D games actually perform pretty well. I was able to keep Left 4 Dead 2 at a near-steady 60FPS running at 1280x800 and medium settings. Things occasionally slowed down by 10FPS when there were a lot of enemies on screen, but I was legitimately impressed with how well it looked at that resolution and those settings.
Had I dropped the visual settings to absolute minimums, I bet the frame drops would have disappeared. I also was able to emulate Super Smash Bros. Melee with Dolphin at a steady 60FPS. And, of course, a 2D game like Super Meat Boy ran beautifully well at full Retina resolution, having no problem playing at full speed. Overall, gaming isn't guaranteed to be good on this machine, but the spectrum of PC game performance is just massive, and I failed to account for that in my original review. Some games, like Valve's Left 4 Dead 2 (and similarly Dota 2, which I've heard runs very well), are produced by a developer that prides itself on optimization and efficiency, even on poor hardware. Others, like Dishonored and Cities: Skylines, just aren't designed with integrated graphics in mind.
(In Cities: Skylines' case, the developer acknowledged this shortly after release.) I'm happy that I revisted 3D games on this machine, because now I have a rosier outlook than before. The biggest struggle I had in Windows 10 was getting the above screenshot. Without a PrintScreen key, I had to download some software to let me take a timed screenshot. One thing I miss from OS X is the Cmd+Shift+3 shortcut.
However, the above screenshot represents the sort of multitasking that was easily achievable. I'm impressed with performance. Elsewhere, things are great.
Cortana is an excellent addition, and I think it's only a matter of time before Apple rolls Siri into OS X somehow. Being able to say 'Hey Cortana, what's the weather going to be like tomorrow?'
From across the room is really, really cool. Battery life seemed very good from the short time I used it. I didn't fully deplete the battery, but I was on track to get over 9 hours of use with brightness at 40%. Mac battery life is rarely as strong on Windows, but there doesn't seem to be as enormous of a gap here, which is good. Then there's Task View, Microsoft's answer to Mission Control, which is excellent. It behaves like Mission Control does on OS X, meaning it displays all open windows, as well as simulated desktops. This is an absolutely fantastic feature.
Here's the real kicker: it's fast. It renders at 60FPS unless you have a lot going on. It's unequivocally better than performance on OS X, further leading me to believe that Apple really needs to overhaul how animations are done. Even when I turn Transparency off in OS X, Mission Control isn't completely smooth. Here, even after some Aero Glass transparency has been added in, everything is smooth. It's remarkable, and it makes me believe in the 12-inch MacBook more than ever before.
So maybe it's ironic that in some regards, the new MacBook runs Windows 10 (a prerelease version, at that) better than it runs OS X. But it's a testament to two things: Apple's fantastic MacBook hardware, which is forward-thinking yet surprisingly agile; and Microsoft's excellent Windows software, which entices and excites with its beautiful interface, useful new features, and rock-solid UI transitions.
I'm excited to keep Windows 10 installed on this machine, both now as a preview, and later once the final version is installed. Even hardened OS X diehards owe it to themselves to give it a try. Update 5/15/15: The response to this article has been astounding, and I really appreciate all of the feedback I’ve gotten on it.
I want to do my best to clear up a few specific points that I originally glossed over in the original piece. First, OS X on the MacBook exhibits UI stuttering even at the non-downscaled resolution of 1152x720. This resolution causes things to be laughably large, and I doubt many use it, but it is necessary to take into account. Otherwise, it could lend Windows an unfair advantage, as Windows doesn’t use downscaling to manage UI resizing. I mentioned this in my review, but I did not reiterate it here. Second, I was a bit vague about the difference in performance between Mission Control and Task View.
Task View does slow down to less than 60FPS, and that can happen when only a handful of applications are open, not just when “a lot is going on.” It does, however, seem to have a higher tolerance, performing better per number of windows open than Mission Control. It is difficult to compare these two operating systems fairly, because Windows 10 is still very much beta software, and sometimes it has slowdowns that don’t seem otherwise characteristic of its performance. For example, sometimes Task View has a slight delay before running, but so does the Start Menu. Windows 8.1 does not exhibit this. Other times, Task View and the Start Menu respond without delay. I cannot guarantee that Task View often runs at 60FPS, as I haven't yet found a working measuring tool, but to my eyes, there are no stutters or frame drops in the super-smooth animation.
In other words, it looks like 60FPS, and it looks much better than transitions on OS X. I want to quantify this claim. And I am still looking for software that will track UI performance on Windows, but with Quartz Debug, an OS X profiling tool, I found that Mission Control hovered around 41FPS for 720p and 37FPS for 900p, the latter of which is ideal for screen real estate. Because Apple does not cap Mission Control at 30FPS or something else, and because inertial scrolling and Space-switching more frequently operate at 60FPS, it is reasonable to assume that Apple expects Mission Control to be able to reach 60FPS too. Thus, framerates in the high 30s and low 40s stick out. Until thorough benchmarking is completed by me or someone else, I think the best way to put it is this: Task View often runs at 60FPS, while Mission Control never runs at 60FPS. Overall, UI speed is only one metric of speed, and articles claiming that I found Windows 10 to be faster than OS X are missing the point.
My initial impressions of Windows 10 were very good, and for those who are able to test both operating systems themselves, it should be evident that Windows 10 appears to have a higher tolerance for smooth UI transitions than OS X does.
The major update to Apple's Mac OS X, is no more OS X 10.12, instead, it's named macOS Sierra. The brand-new desktop operating system comes with Auto Unlock, Optimized Storage, Siri, Universal Clipboard and many more. But as is the case with each Mac operating system update, some users will painfully encounter a slew of problems/issues, like download error, Mac compatibility issue, failed, install stuck, slow Mac performance etc. This list of macOS Sierra problems and solutions will show you how to fix the most common problems with MacBook, iMac and other Apple computers after uploading to the new OS. The latest macOS Mojave announced on WWDC 2018 is available for download on Monday 24 September. It comes with unique dark mode, all-new Mac app store, screenshot, continuity camera, Finder update, desktop stacks, Safari favicons and more.
It might not totally change the way you use your Mac, but will speed up parts of your workflow, help keep your files organized, and make you smile with customizable touches. Thus a great number of Mac users can't wait to for faster and smoother workflow. Apple announces the latest on WWDC June 5, 2017.
It comes with updates to Safari that help block site trackers and video autoplaying etc. The newly, it added the new photo-editing tools like Curve, with better filtering to sort photos by keywords and faces.Also an updated file management system will be a part of this updates as well, which speeds up directorycloning with native encryption. On the graphics end, it supports HEVC and VR,and the Metal 2 not only takes the visual experience to the next level, but also adds capabilities like machine learning, virtual reality, and external GPU support for entertainment and professional creative apps. ITunes 12.5 not responding Problem Also some users get stuck at the second step: macOS Sierra issues with first boot up. If your gets a white screen with an Apple logo after OS update, here is how to fix the update problems with white screen on reboot: 1.
Restart your Mac. Start iTunes in Safe Mode to troubleshoot this error. Update iTunes to the latest version 12.5. Turn off Wifi - go to iTunes menu - Store - Sign Out - turn on Wifi and open iTunes again.
Reinstall iTunes again. Some users will suffer a setback at the first step as they have problems with macOS Sierra installation/download. The installation freezes at 30 minutes on MacBook, it gets stuck on install at 90%, stuck on grey screen. If you have any problems updating from El Capitan on MacBook Air/Pro, iMac, try the fixes below: 1.
Get rid of any antivirus software installed on your Mac. Make sure you have created a Time Machine backup on hard drive. Press the power button and hold down the Shift key.
Try updating software in Safe mode. Switch from wireless connection to hardwired connection. If you also encounter similar iOS 10 update issues, follow to solve here. MacOS Sierra won't start up after update After successfully installing macOS Sierra without problems, some users get stuck at the reboot: macOS Sierra issues with first boot up. Some MacBook/iMac get a white screen with an Apple logo, while some other boots get stuck on black screen. It you stuck on black screen or Apple logo, here is how to fix macOS Sierra update problems with white screen on reboot: 1. Restart the Mac and hold down Command, Option, P and R to reset the NVRAM.
Reset the System Management Controller: shut down Mac unplug all cables from Mac wait for several minutes and plug the cables start up the Mac 3. Try to boot Mac in Safe Mode and make sure you Mac has at least 9 GB of free space. To avoid any problems updating from, remove all third-party Kexts and extensions. Mac apps can't be opened or damaged Many users complained that they are getting app is 'damaged and can't be opened' error when they try to run an app, some of them have trouble with photo app, some with mail apps, some others with third-party apps like. If you are told the app 'is damaged and can't be opened', try the solutions to macOS Sierra issues below: 1. Empty caches. Reset PRAM at startup.
3.Remove plugins, for example for Mail apps, remove Mail plugins installed in /Library/Mail/Bundles and /Library/Mail/Bundles. Hold down 'option + command' when you laugh the app. Try the 'Allow applications downloaded from: Anywhere' setting in the 'Security & Privacy' System Preferences.
Slow macOS Sierra performance 'My Mac runs very slow after updating to macOS Sierra, it's supposed to make my Mac run faster.' It's really annoying to have slow performance problems updating from El Capitan to macOS Sierra, but not a few users are crying about the new macOS running slow issues 'Word, Safari, Preview, and iTunes wouldn't open- they froze and I had to force quit'. Also macOS 10.13 update will give you the same challenge. If you unfortunately have the macOS Sierra or, here are some solutions to macOS Sierra: 1. If everything on Mac is slow, first try to restart Mac to see if it helps. Reduce RAM usage or upgrade RAM to make the computer run faster. Try to delete log file manually in the following folder (Command + Shift + G): /Library/Containers/com.apple.mail/Data/Library/Logs/Mail/.
Repair disk permissions with Disk Utility. Run SMC and PRAM resets on Mac. Slow Wi- Fi Users who have upgraded to the new operating system frustratedly find that the Wi- Fi on Mac gets extremely slow. 'After installing macOS 10.12, my Wi-Fi is so so so so so slow.'
If your Wifi connection is poor or dropping frequrently, you're not alone. Check the slow Wifi problems and solutions for MacBook Air/Pro, iMac below: 1. Delete the current Wi-Fi preferences: Create a new folder Turn off Wi-Fi hit Command+Shift+G to get Go to Folder command, and choose the following path:. com.apple.airport.preferences.plist. com.apple.network.identification.plist. com.apple.wifi.message-tracer.plist.
NetworkInterfaces.plist. preferences.plist Move them to the new-created folder and reboot Mac. Power off/on your router and check if it needs any firmware updates.
Reboot your Mac in Safe mode and reboot it again. Deselect Proxies: System Preference Network Advanced Proxies Tab; under 'Select Protocol', uncheck any box if checkmarked; click 'OK' then 'Apply'. Turn off Bluetooth. Fix to Problems with macOS Sierra Playing Certain Video Formats After successfully update to macOS Sierra, users will still have issues with Fuji playback videos in certain formats in QuickTime like mkv, flv, mts, wmv, avi etc. To fix the problems with video playback, you can follow the suggestions below. Turn to a video converter like, which is so far the fastest video converter for Mac.
It solves videos not playing on macOS Sierra issues on MacBook Air/Pro, iMac etc by converting among almost all the 4K/HD/SD video formats without losing quality. Bluetooth Not Available When you try to transfer file via Bluetooth on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro or iMac, only to get a message stating 'Bluetooth not available'. This is also one of the most-common problems with macOS Sierra update. When you run into Bluetooth not working problem, let's fix it: 1. Delete Bluetooth Preferences: In OS X Finder, press Command+Shift+G find type /Library/Preferences/ find com.apple.Bluetooth.plist delete the file and shut down Mac. Reset SMC & Power Functions. Power off the system, disconnect all peripherals, and power on after 2-5 minutes.
Fast battery drain Some users are having bad battery life problems updating from El Capitan to macOS Sierra. '100% charged battery drains fast on Sierra for 2 - 3 hours only. Before the mac OS Sierra upgrade, it could stay for 8-9 hours,' as an Mac user complains. If you have installed macOS Sierra and noticed that the battery life drains very fast on MacBook Air/Pro, iMac etc, this may be because that the Spotlight uses more power. Here are several solutions to the problems with bad battery life: 1. Turn Off Spotlight Indexing as it keeps using significant battery.
Switch browser to Safari from other third-party browsers. Adjust the Energy Saver settings. Check your Wi-Fi settings and disable Bluetooth. Reducing screen brightness.
Reset the System Management Controller. Some users also report iPhone fast battery drain, here's.
Mail problem Following the upgrade, some users experience mail not working problems on macOS Sierra, including mail won't open, mail can't verify account name and password, can receive but can't send email or mail crashes problems. To fix macOS Sierra update problems with mail, try: 1. Deleting the email account in preferences, and creat a new account to see if that fixes the issue.
Go to Preference and select Accounts select Account Information find SMTP Server select option 'edit STMP server list' reset all the settings in the list. Uncheck mail extensions at Mail Menu Preferences select Extensions. External hard drive/SD card not showing 'I did the macOS Sierra upgrade and since then - my two external disks won't show up! They don't show up in Finder, Disk Utility or on the command line.' Many other users are suffering from problems updating to macOS Sierra with their external hard drive or SC card, like disk not ejected properly, external hard drive not mounting. Solutions to the macOS 10.12 problems are as follows: 1. Restart Mac (remove SD card and unplug hard drive before you restart) to see if it fix this common macOS Sierra problem.
Try to mount the Hard Drive in OS X Finder. Try third party drovers, TEXERA NTFS and PARADON NTFS to connect the external disks to Mac system.
Try to reset the SMC and the PRAM on your Mac. Freezing/crashing using Safari 'My MacBook Pro has been randomly freezing and sometimes crashing during normal operation and while using Safari, annoying.' It's one of the most common issues with macOS Sierra, the updated Mac keeps freezing and crashing. To solve macOS Sierra update frozen problem, try solutions below: 1.
Clearing the Safari history and cache: find Library./Caches/com.apple.Safari/Caches.db and move it to the trash. Temporarily switch Safari to third-party browser such as Chrome, Firefox etc.