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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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[–] 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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