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Resizing windows on macOS Tahoe – the saga continues (noheger.at)

876 points by erickhill · 158 days ago · 522 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses the ongoing issue of resizing windows on macOS Tahoe, where the author tests the latest release candidate and final release of macOS 26.3 to see if the problem has been resolved. The author finds that while the window resize areas now follow the corner radius, the thickness of the area used for resizing the window only vertically or horizontally has decreased. The final release of macOS 26.3 actually reverts the fix, leaving the issue unresolved. The author is disappointed with the lack of progress in addressing this issue.

Main themes

  • macOS window management
  • Window resizing issues
  • User interface design
  • Third-party software solutions
  • Cross-platform comparisons

What commenters say

  • Some users find the window management on macOS to be frustrating and inferior to other operating systems, such as Windows.
  • The lack of a built-in feature for snapping windows to specific sizes or positions is a major drawback for some users.
  • Third-party software can provide solutions to the window management issues on macOS, but some users feel that this should not be necessary.
  • The design paradigm of the macOS desktop is fundamentally different from that of other operating systems, which can be either an advantage or a disadvantage depending on the user's preferences.
  • Some users argue that the use of third-party software to manage core functionality is not unique to macOS and that all operating systems require some level of customization.
  • The built-in features of macOS, such as Mission Control and Split View, can be used to achieve similar results to snapping windows, but may require more gestures and clicks.
  • The issue of window resizing on macOS is not just a matter of personal preference, but also affects productivity and workflow for some users.
  • The comparison between macOS and other operating systems is not always fair, as each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and what may be a drawback for one user may be a benefit for another.