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Apple needs to start polishing their UI again all the way from the start.

Preferences is such a mess. Many apps are simple backports of touch-only apps.

I don't think Apple requires all developers to have read the HIG.

Agreed. So many settings now are hidden away 5 levels deep and not easily searchable. Why is updating apps hidden away 2/3rd's down in some profile section on the app store.

It's not just that. Search for "shortcuts" for example. Or something with networking. You can't click half of the items, some items are inaccessible from normal navigation. The whole thing is a mess and has no structure, it's basically a tag cloud of random items.

vpn -> The menu makes NO difference in all options in the search results.

performance -> on an M1, it takes about a second to switch each pane.

Looking for a way to change the background image on your desktop? Better remember to type wallpaper.

That’s because the new preferences app on macOS was rewritten in SwiftUI which had known performance issues

actually that one makes sense since apps automatically update during the night

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