I've abandoned my principles...

[Smiggles]

Most widely used file explorer in the world and it crashes for you daily? I think you just have **** luck.

Even M$ is trying to fix it… https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/...ut-its-been-slower-than-windows-10-for-years/

When Microsoft announced its renewed focus on Windows quality, one of the most important areas it called out was File Explorer. The company said it is working on a faster and more dependable File Explorer.

“Our first round of improvements will focus on a quicker launch experience, reduced flicker, smoother navigation and more reliable performance for everyday file tasks.”

This set of improvements is expected to arrive for Windows Insiders in April, with deeper, more fundamental changes rolling out throughout 2026.

 

[JerryMungo]

Why use keyboard shortcuts to switch between apps/instances. Gestures are so much easier

Is this it?



Cmd + ~ seems way easier.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

One thing I'll give them credit for is battery life. Been busy setting things up for the past 3 hours and the battery dropped 6%...

 

[SauRoNZA]

One thing I'll give them credit for is battery life. Been busy setting things up for the past 3 hours and the battery dropped 6%...

Yeah and even nicer on the M5 you have three different performance modes, so when plugged in it can ramp to ultra super max mode.

 

[JerryMungo]

One thing I'll give them credit for is battery life. Been busy setting things up for the past 3 hours and the battery dropped 6%...

I freaking love mac for the battery life. A year later and I'm still only plugging in once a day for short bursts.
Also you can't beat just closing the lid of your PC when you walk away. None of that "firing up while in your backpack" or those "sound like a 747 taking off" fans.

Those two things alone will keep me coming back.

p.s. Sometimes you have software running overnight and don't want it to go to sleep. A free piece of software called Amphetamine comes in handy for that (similar to Caffeine but free). I've also written a small app to get your external IP and copy it to the clipboard - useful if you are continuously having to whitelist your IP in web services. Shout if you are interested. I'll probably stick it on the app store one of these days.

 

[FiestaST]

On the plus side you getting the M5 (nee BMW) means you will be getting updates for years & years and years & you can jizz along with the oke(s) here that fawn for that

 

[Smiggles]

Another thing I'm trying to figure out is how to install the free Acrobat reader. Seems simple enough but its just resorting to the commercial app after downloading free.

https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/ works for me.

 

[rustypup]

Lol. Welcome to the "over-priced, less functional desktop" club.

 

[Speedster]

Is this it?

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Cmd + ~ seems way easier.

Yes. I guess it depends what you're doing. If you're typing then keyboard shortcuts, if you're on the trackpad already then gestures are fantastic

 

[Speedster]

I freaking love mac for the battery life. A year later and I'm still only plugging in once a day for short bursts.
Also you can't beat just closing the lid of your PC when you walk away. None of that "firing up while in your backpack" or those "sound like a 747 taking off" fans.

Those two things alone will keep me coming back.

p.s. Sometimes you have software running overnight and don't want it to go to sleep. A free piece of software called Amphetamine comes in handy for that (similar to Caffeine but free). I've also written a small app to get your external IP and copy it to the clipboard - useful if you are continuously having to whitelist your IP in web services. Shout if you are interested. I'll probably stick it on the app store one of these days.

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Speaking of clipboard - copyclip is a winner

 

[neoprema]

Welcome
Just remember, only one external monitor for Air, but still a lekker machine to use. So you’ve come from windows? Need tips to stay sane (especially with the keyboard)?

M4 and above can drive 2 4K screens externally now.

 

[Smiggles]

Lol. Welcome to the "over-priced, less functional desktop" club.

Jealousy is nasty.

 

[Dylan_G]

Even M$ is trying to fix it… https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/...ut-its-been-slower-than-windows-10-for-years/

Hope the fixes go well and you'll be sorted. Just gotta wait for April I guess.

 

[JerryMungo]

Speaking of clipboard - copyclip is a winner

Will check that out

 

[HAL 9000]

 

[JerryMungo]

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We’ve got apples?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Speaking of clipboard - copyclip is a winner

While I love it and the muscle memory is there for it already, now that it’s built into Spotlight it’s somewhat unnecessary.

 

[SauRoNZA]

I freaking love mac for the battery life. A year later and I'm still only plugging in once a day for short bursts.
Also you can't beat just closing the lid of your PC when you walk away. None of that "firing up while in your backpack" or those "sound like a 747 taking off" fans.

Those two things alone will keep me coming back.

p.s. Sometimes you have software running overnight and don't want it to go to sleep. A free piece of software called Amphetamine comes in handy for that (similar to Caffeine but free). I've also written a small app to get your external IP and copy it to the clipboard - useful if you are continuously having to whitelist your IP in web services. Shout if you are interested. I'll probably stick it on the app store one of these days.

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You can just run “caffeinate” in Terminal. No need for a whole app.

But if it’s plugged in and has a screen attached it won’t go to sleep anyway.

 

[blaaislaai]

My condolences with that poor decision you made in your life.

 

[JerryMungo]

You can just run “caffeinate” in Terminal. No need for a whole app.

But if it’s plugged in and has a screen attached it won’t go to sleep anyway.

I believe with screen, and external keyboard/mouse connected.
Thanks for the caffeinate tip, I assume that's what amphetamine runs in the background. That said, it also gives access to a few useful quick settings for screen timers, etc.