How Intuitive Are Macs Really?

Re:How Intuitive Are Macs Really? by throwaddzuzxd on Monday May 24, 2021 @11:39AM (#27265627)

> the intrusive updates that guarantee I'll have to wait for an undefined time before I can get some work done

This is a common criticism but it's entirely false. Windows offers a lot more way to delay or refuse updates than macOS. When macOS wants to update, the best you can do is "Ask again tomorrow". And pray you see the popup before it reboots in 60 seconds.

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Re:How Intuitive Are Macs Really? by mthoms on Monday May 24, 2021 @12:40PM (#27266516)

I'm confused. If I click "ask again tomorrow", it asks again tomorrow.

But, I still haven't figured out how to delay Windows updates (granted I haven't looked into it seriously yet since I only use it for casual gaming).

The point is, the default UI allows users to delay they update on MacOS easily, while Windows does not.

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Re:How Intuitive Are Macs Really? by throwaddzuzxd on Tuesday May 25, 2021 @05:50AM (#27274872)

Windows Update has a clearly displayed "delay for 7 days" button. There's also advanced settings with more knobs.

macOS just nags you everyday.

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Re:How Intuitive Are Macs Really? by mthoms on Tuesday May 25, 2021 @11:20AM (#27277993)

Not on my system. I just get the updates. Shrug.

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