I recently upgraded my Mac Mini M2 Pro from Ventura to Sequoia, and I have to say, my experience has been less than satisfactory. Here are a few significant issues I’ve encountered so far. First off, I face a frustrating problem with permissions on an external disk. I am unable to delete files from within the Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) app, which has been a major setback.
I have already started a discussion about this issue, hoping for a solution. Another annoyance centers around notifications. I enjoy playing simple games occasionally and had disabled Game Center. However, Sequoia introduced a “Game Mode” feature, which triggers a notification every time I start a game in full screen.
Initially, I found it manageable, but receiving the same notification repeatedly grew tiresome. I eventually discovered how to disable Game Mode, but upon launching a game, I was met with yet another notification about how to enable it in the menu. This constant interruption is frustrating. Additionally, I dislike how Apple has obscured the permission settings for software not from Apple or trusted sources in System Preferences.
Previously, I could easily click the “open anyway” button directly from the warning window. Now, I must navigate through System Preferences, which feels unnecessary and adds extra steps to the process. Lastly, the search function has slowed significantly. When I search for “birds” in a folder containing 6,000 images, I find that it takes ages to retrieve results, especially with external drives connected.
Previously, the search was instant, but now it can take over a minute, leading to a very inefficient experience. Given these concerns, I’m seriously considering whether it’s possible to revert to Ventura.
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