macOS Monterey's new network quality tool is surprisingly good (danpetrov.xyz)

Article summary

The article discusses a new network quality tool in macOS Monterey. The comments reveal that the tool is surprisingly good and has some hidden features. Users are sharing other hidden gems and tools in macOS, such as the networksetup command and the Wireless Diagnostics tool. The discussion also touches on the user interface and the trade-off between simplicity and feature discovery.

Main themes

• macOS features
• user interface design
• hidden gems
• network quality tool
• Wireless Diagnostics
• power user settings
• built-in apps
• keyboard shortcuts

What commenters say

• The new network quality tool in macOS Monterey is a useful feature that was previously unknown to many users.
• Hiding advanced features behind simple interfaces can be a good way to reduce complexity and improve user experience.
• Some users prefer to have a global 'power user' setting to access advanced features easily.
• The Wireless Diagnostics tool has some limitations and quirks, such as creating a diagnostics data file that can be difficult to read.
• Other hidden gems in macOS include the Digital Color Meter, Grapher, and Preview apps.
• Some built-in apps, such as Music and TV, have been criticized for being buggy and clunky.
• The use of option-click and other keyboard shortcuts can be a powerful way to access advanced features in macOS.
• There is a trade-off between simplicity and feature discovery, with some users preferring a more explicit way to access advanced features.