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Retiring M4 Pro because of Golden Gate issues

I accidentally upgraded my M4 Pro 24 GB Mac mini from Tahoe to Golden Gate, and since then it has become virtually unusable because of repeated TCC/permissions problems.

Apps keep asking me to reauthorize Accessibility and other permissions, and the permissions often don’t survive a reboot. I’ve updated all of the affected apps, but the problems continue. I’ve seen issues with Keyboard Maestro, AltTab, Bartender, Default Folder X, BetterTouchTool, and others. At one point after rebooting, the mouse cursor would move but mouse clicks and keyboard input stopped working entirely.

What’s interesting is that my M4 16 GB Mac mini is also running Golden Gate, but I installed it as a clean/fresh OS installation. That machine isn’t experiencing these problems.

For now, I’m taking the M4 Pro out of service and switching to the slower but much more reliable M4 mini as my primary machine. I’ll probably leave the M4 Pro alone for a couple of months and revisit it after Golden Gate has received some updates.

Given how many people seem to be reporting similar TCC and permissions problems, I’m surprised Apple hasn’t addressed this yet.

I’m increasingly wondering whether there’s something specifically wrong with the Tahoe → Golden Gate upgrade path, since my clean Golden Gate installation has been so much more reliable.

UPDATE: Possible workaround — delayed launching of login apps

I may have found a workaround for the permissions/login-item problems I’ve been experiencing after upgrading to macOS 27 Golden Gate.

I noticed that many of the troublesome apps were being launched at essentially the same time immediately after login. As a test, I removed the affected apps from my normal login sequence and created a small Automator application that launches them one at a time, with a 5-second delay between each launch.

Rather than hard-coding the applications, the Automator app works through a folder containing aliases. I numbered the aliases (01, 02, 03, etc.), which lets me easily control the launch order or add/remove applications later.

I also added notifications showing each application as it launches, followed by a notification when the delayed startup sequence is complete.

So far, this is working extremely well. The applications are launching normally and I’m not seeing the barrage of permission/authentication problems that I was getting when everything launched together.

I’m not calling this fixed yet. My next test is several cold boots to make sure the Automator app’s App Management permission survives restarts and that the behavior remains consistent.

If it continues to work on my M4 Pro, I’m going to set up the same delayed launcher on my M3 MacBook Air, which had even more problems after the Golden Gate upgrade.

At this point my working theory is that at least some of what I was seeing may be related to many login/background applications initializing simultaneously after the OS upgrade, rather than every individual application independently having a permissions problem.

I’ll update again after more cold-boot testing and after trying the same workaround on the MacBook Air.

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u/jlext — 11 days ago
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golden gate issue with trackpad and selecting multiple files :/

I’ve been experiencing a weird issue since installing macOS Golden Gate.

I’m using an official Apple external Magic Trackpad (the Lightning version, in grey), and I normally select multiple files in Finder by clicking on one file and then dragging my finger up or down on the trackpad to select additional files.

Since Golden Gate, when I try to do this, instead of selecting multiple files, Finder starts dragging the file I clicked on. I also get a colored rectangle around the inside of the Finder window, as if Finder is trying to create a selection area.

I’m also using Apple’s numeric keyboard (the black one), and I just noticed something strange: if I turn the keyboard off, the old selection behavior starts working again, but only for a few seconds before the problem comes back. same happens when i turn back the keyboard again ...

I’ve tried turning both the Trackpad and the keyboard off and on several times, but it doesn’t make any difference.

I also opened my MacBook Pro, since I normally use it in desktop mode with the external Trackpad and keyboard, and I have exactly the same issue with the MacBook’s built-in trackpad and keyboard. I completely disconnected the external Trackpad and keyboard, so they definitely aren’t involved.

Is anyone else experiencing the same issue since Golden Gate?

Thanks!

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u/AngeAlexiel — 8 days ago
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How do I turn this off?

I don't have any interest in using the AI generated replies and I cannot find anything in system or in-app settings to turn this off. Is it even possible?

u/OkImportance6009 — 9 days ago
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Launchpad for macOS 26 & 27: Launchie Brings Launchpad Back, Even Better

Hey r/macapps , 

I just released Launchie 1.6.3 yet. It is the biggest release ever since the first version of Launchie back in September 2025.

The most important feature: It finally allows importing your existing grid from the original Launchpad, or from other Launchpad Replacements like LaunchOS or LaunchNext. If you need other import routes please let me know. 

Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/xEF4nDC7kEc (no sound)

Problem

Launchpad used to be a simple, visual way to open and organize apps on macOS. Since Apple removed it, there is no real built-in replacement for people who liked having an app grid, folders, and quick access to their installed apps.

Launchie brings that workflow back, but with more control:

  • Launchpad-style app grid
  • Folders and Spaces for organizing apps
  • Drag and drop rearranging
  • Keyboard shortcut, hot corner, app icon, or menu bar activation
  • Customizable layout, window size, columns, Quick Access, hidden apps, and more

I built Launchie because I personally missed that workflow, and a lot of users seemed to feel the same.

Also the direct version brings some additional feature:

  • Use F4 / Spotlight to open and close Launchie
  • Use the 4 finger pinch to open/close Launchie
  • Use a 3 finger swipe to open/close Launchie

Comparison

There are already other good apps in this space, including LaunchNext and LaunchOS.

Launchie’s focus is slightly different: I’m trying to keep the original Launchpad feeling, while adding deeper customization and a more native macOS-style experience. For example, Launchie supports folders, Spaces, drag-and-drop organization, Quick Access, hot corners, keyboard shortcuts, and a lot of layout options.

I’m also actively developing it based on user feedback. Many of the recent changes came directly from emails, DMs, and comments from users. I reply to feedback, and when an idea makes sense for the app, I try to implement it.

Pricing

US pricing:

  • Lifetime: $14.99 
  • Yearly: $7.99

Family Sharing is supported. On the non App Store version the price is the same. One license can be used for up to 5 Macs.

Mac App Store: Launchie on the Mac App Store

Launchie is also available via Homebrew (see https://launchie.app for more details)

Recent Updates:

  • Apps and folders now shrink and fade as they scroll in and out of view, instead of being cut off at the edge. Turn it off in Settings > Appearance > Animate Icons at Edges.
  • Opening and closing a folder is now a quick, clean fade instead of blending both grids on top of each other.
  • Closing a folder now returns you to where you had scrolled, instead of jumping back to the top.
  • Added importing your layout from macOS Launchpad, LaunchNext or LaunchOS. Your folders and app order carry over, and Launchpad's even survive the upgrade to macOS 26 or later. LaunchNext backups work too. Find it in the Getting Started guide or in Settings > Backup.
  • Redesigned the Getting Started guide
  • New installs now open Launchie with ⌥Space instead of ⌘K. Existing hotkeys stay as they are.
  • Fixed switching to Maximized or Fullscreen needing two clicks. The window no longer flickers back to its windowed size after the first click.
  • New installs start with a 80% × 80% window, and 30% background transparency and tint.
  • New Pro option to hide app names, for a grid of icons only. Folder names stay, and hovering an app shows its name. Find it in Settings > Appearance > Hide App Names.
  • Hidden apps can now show up in search if you want them to, marked with a crossed-out eye. Turn it on right under the search field whenever hidden apps match, or in Settings > Hidden Apps > Show Hidden Apps in Search.
  • Switching Spaces with a two-finger swipe or a drag now follows your fingers like Launchpad: the next Space slides in alongside, and letting go early springs back.
  • Direct download & Homebrew The trackpad pinch and three-finger swipe now open and close Launchie in step with your fingers, like Launchpad. Stop halfway and it waits; move back and it undoes.
  • Direct download & Homebrew New Pro option: open Launchie with the Spotlight key (F4) instead of Spotlight, like the Launchpad key used to. The Launchpad key on older keyboards works too, and Spotlight stays on ⌘Space. Find it in Settings > General > Spotlight Key.
  • After an update, Launchie now shows what's new once, with the highlights that apply to your version. "Changelog" opens the full list of changes for it.
  • Fixed holding Option and scrolling a mouse wheel switching Spaces only once. It now keeps moving through Spaces as long as you keep scrolling, and no longer scrolls the grid in between.
  • Fixed right-clicking an app in the List layout offering only "Add to Favorites". Apps now get the full menu (Rename, Hide, Spaces, Open in Finder, Create Folder, Send to Folder), and folders in the list get a right-click menu too.
  • Fixed Quick Access flickering while you change a setting, such as dragging a slider. Apps with the same launch count kept swapping places; Most Used and Recent now keep a steady order.
u/NoHabit1277 — 11 days ago