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How long can I put off upgrading to macOS 26? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/macos@lemmy.world
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I'm running macOS 18 and since I depend on dark mode, macOS 26 seems like a step backwards for my eye sensitivity.

So I'd like to stay on 18 for as long as it receives security updates and consider upgrade options some time later. Do the ISOs tend to remain available? Because my understanding is that when it comes to iOS, if you miss the last chance to upgrade, you're stuck with whatever you have.

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[–] 6 points 11 months ago (3 children)

You should be able to stay on 18 for quite some time. There will be security updates for a while.

Also, what’s wrong with dark mode in 26? I’ve been using it without issues. What am I missing?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 11 months ago* (2 children)

    Thanks. The icons and some buttons have a silver outline on the top left and bottom right. I have ADHD, but also light sensitivity, and find that asymmetric visual noise very distracting. It's noticeably more difficult for me to scan the UI and find what I need.

    Overall, the colour uniformity that's available is actually an improvement, but those highlights are a new kind of problem I haven't had to contend with before, so I'll delay as long as possible.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago* (1 child)

    Have you tried Settings --> Accessibility --> Reduce transparency? It is my understanding that this basically changes everything back to how it was before Liquid Glass.

    There's also a new Liquid Glass "Clear" vs. "Tinted" toggle in Settings --> Appearance.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 11 months ago

    I appreciate that! My understanding from the videos I've seen is that these help with text legibility, but not the numerous UI highlights that have been introduced (and are more pronounced in dark mode). But, I can't be certain because the videos that show dark mode are not the videos that show those settings being toggled.

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