Make macOS consistently bad unironically (lr0.org)

Article summary

The article discusses the inconsistent window corner design in macOS 26, which the author finds annoying. The author proposes a solution to make all windows consistently rounded by editing user apps, rather than disabling system integrity protection. This approach requires compiling and loading a custom dynamic library. The author provides code and instructions for implementing this solution.

Main themes

• macOS design
• window corner inconsistency
• security vs aesthetics
• user experience
• Apple design philosophy
• operating system migration

What commenters say

• Some users do not notice or mind the inconsistent window corner design in macOS 26.
• The inconsistent corner radii are actually intentional, depending on the window's function.
• Disabling system integrity protection to fix the issue can compromise security, but others argue that the security risk is minimal if the machine is already compromised.
• The new design is part of a larger trend of Apple prioritizing form over function, leading to a decline in user experience.
• Others defend the design choices, citing Apple's documentation and intentional design decisions.
• Some users are so dissatisfied with the new design that they are considering migrating to a different operating system.