Any body having issues wit Claude Desktop sucking all kinds of resources and crashing & freezing Tahoe? Did you find solution you can recommend? I have 24 GB RAM. Shouldn't be a problem. Oh yeah. Macbook m2
I’m experiencing a strange Safari issue on macOS 26.5, and I’m wondering if anyone else has seen this.
Sometimes when I open a new tab, the Safari Start Page shows a faint ghost image/text from the last webpage I visited in the background instead of a clean Start Page. The previous page appears underneath the Start Page UI, almost like Safari isn’t fully redrawing the screen.
I’ve also noticed the same issue on my iPhone running iOS 26.5, so it isn’t limited to my Mac.
I’ve already tried:
Restarting both devices
Force quitting Safari
Clearing Safari history and website data
None of these fixed the problem.
Has anyone else experienced this on Safari 26.5 or macOS 26.5? Is this a known WebKit/Safari rendering bug, or has anyone found a workaround?
After upgrading to Tahoe 26.5, I can no longer change the brightness of my external monitor. The brightness control is always greyed out in the top menu and unavailable in the monitor settings, while the built-in display works fine.
Does anyone know how to fix this or report to apple? I am using betterdisplay app to control my external monitor’s brightness for now, but I would prefer a native solution if possible.
Been on macOS Tahoe since the first developer beta dropped. From day one. On my main machine.
At first it was rough. Visual bugs everywhere, animations that felt off, the whole “Liquid Glass” thing looked cool in screenshots but often felt half-baked in practice. It wasn’t snappy, it didn’t feel polished, and it definitely wasn’t congruent with what we expect from a major macOS release. A lot of us were wondering if this was just going to be another “wait for the .x updates” situation.
Well… the wait paid off.
The last point release (26.5.2) has completely transformed it. A ton of bugs fixed, the UI finally feels cohesive, everything is way more responsive, and the whole system just feels right. It’s crazy how much better it is compared to those early betas.
What’s even more interesting is seeing how Apple is clearly putting real work into the kernel and foundations, work that’s obviously tied to the Golden Gate development. Those improvements are landing in Tahoe and making a noticeable difference, even on the last Intel Macs.
I’m running a 2020 iMac 27" 5K (Intel) and right now it feels excellent. Smooth, stable, and genuinely enjoyable to use every day. If you’ve been holding off on updating your Intel machine because of the early beta horror stories… I’d actually recommend jumping to Tahoe now. It’s in a really good place.
And honestly? I’m feeling pretty optimistic about it as the final Intel macOS. It’s getting the love and polish it deserves before Intel support ends. In the end, I think Tahoe is going to go down as a solid last hurrah for the Intel era instead of a rushed goodbye.
Anyone else who stuck with it since the early betas feeling the same way? How’s Tahoe treating your Intel machines now?
Hi everyone,
As you probably know, it's been almost a year since macOS Tahoe was released.
I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you happy with it overall? If you could also mention which Mac you're using, that would make the discussion even more useful.
As for me, I'm currently using a MacBook Pro M4 Pro running macOS Tahoe, and I'm torn between:
I'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations!
I have the 16” MacBook pro M4 pro and really tempted to update to the new macos developer beta. My only worry is that i use my MacBook for work (cybersecurity, app and web development). Do you guys recommend updating or should wait a bit for the public beta?
Good Eveving,
I'm new to MacOS so please excuse my lack of knowledge
I hve 2 machines and iMac snd a MacBook Pro, on the iMac I have Tahoe installed and on my Macbook Pro I have Sequoia installed.
I have 3 USB drives connected to my iMac (they are formatted in NTFS - ex Windows Drives, so I use Tuxera NTFS to allow me read/write access on them).
I have setup File Sharing on Tahoe and have set shares for each of these drives nd have added the user account that I want to allow access to.
On my Sequoia MacBook Pro, I have gone to 'Connect to Server' and have typed in smb://192.168.x.x it the asks me to put in user credentials to access the share, I select 'Registered User' and put in the Username and Password but for some reason it doesn't seem to accept these credentials as all it does is a 'box shake'
I have also created a local user account on my Tahoe machine and granted that user access to the share but agin the same thing happens, where it just doesn't seem to like the credentials and once again does a 'box shake'
What am I doing wrong? I know that I'm a MacOS newbie but I've followed a number of guides and have set up file sharing as directed.
Help!!!
My MacBook Air M2 24GB ram has been running cruddy since obsidian install. System freezes. I think it’s coincidence but whenever Mac freezes obsidian and Claude and chrome are open. Realize that’s 3 variables, but was wondering if you smart folks can advise. Ob isn’t that heavy so I have a hard time putting the blame on that. It’s windowServer/syspolicyd/TCC deadlock whatever that means. Once o force a restart I’m back in biz. But the dance sucks.
*Change to Sequoia*
This post is for anyone with an Intel Mac that supports macOS Tahoe and is having a terrible experience with it.
With that out of the way, here's the issue: macOS Tahoe causes Intel Macs to overheat because of the system's transparency effects. These visual effects don't seem to be well optimized for Intel CPUs.
Performance itself isn't actually bad, despite what a lot of people are saying. The real problem is that the extra heat makes the fans ramp up to maximum speed, which can be annoying and, in some cases, a bit concerning.
To fix this, I recommend using the following apps:
1. Turbo Boost Switcher (preferably the Pro version)
This app disables Intel Turbo Boost, a feature that automatically increases your CPU's clock speed above its base frequency whenever the system needs extra performance. While it's useful for demanding tasks, it also generates a lot more heat, which is one of the reasons Intel Macs tend to overheat on macOS Tahoe.
By disabling Turbo Boost, your Mac will run significantly cooler, and in most everyday tasks you probably won't notice much of a performance difference.
THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED RECOMMENDATION.
I recommend the Pro version because it's much more customizable. You can automatically enable or disable Turbo Boost based on conditions such as fan speed, battery level, or even the specific apps you're running, so you don't have to manage it manually all the time.
2. Macs Fan Control
This app gives you full control over your Mac's cooling system. Instead of relying entirely on Apple's default fan curve, you can create your own custom fan profiles.
You can either set a constant fan speed or have the fan speed automatically adjust based on the temperature of a specific internal sensor (such as the CPU, GPU, or CPU Proximity sensor). This lets the fans spin up earlier, preventing the Mac from reaching the high temperatures that normally trigger maximum fan speed.
For Intel Macs running macOS Tahoe, I recommend creating a custom profile that starts increasing the fan speed before the CPU gets too hot. This keeps temperatures under control and reduces thermal throttling without waiting for the system to react.
Combined with Turbo Boost Switcher, this can make a huge difference. Your Mac will generally run cooler, the fans will behave more predictably, and you'll avoid the constant overheating that many Intel Mac users are experiencing on Tahoe.
Hello everyone,
I'm reaching out because I have a question about the potential consequences of downgrading macOS.
To give some context: I bought a MacBook Pro M4 Pro last October, which came with macOS Sequoia by default. However, the configuration wasn't really what I wanted, so I purchased another one in December 2025 with better specifications. The only drawback was that it came with macOS Tahoe preinstalled. As many of you may already know, this version of macOS has developed a rather poor reputation among users.
I've done some research online and found that it may be possible to revert back to Sequoia. However, I'm wondering about the potential consequences of such a downgrade, as it doesn't seem to be an entirely official procedure.
1. Are there any risks to the Mac's functionality or security?
I'm thinking about iPhone jailbreaking and wondering whether downgrading macOS could have a similar impact on system stability, security, or support.
2. Once the downgrade has been completed, is it possible to upgrade again later?
I'm asking because Apple may release a future macOS version after Tahoe that is more stable, better optimized, and more performant, and I might want to upgrade to that version when it becomes available.
Thank you in advance for your help and feedback.