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After 3 weeks of daily use with macOS 26 Tahoe on my M4 Mac Mini, I’m breaking down the wins, surprises, and what still needs some work. From the Liquid Glass UI to Spotlight becoming a command center, clipboard managers, control center upgrades, live activities, iPhone mirroring, and more — here’s everything I’ve learned!

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## Chapters
00:00 – Testing macOS 26 on the M4 Mac Mini — is it the upgrade we needed?
00:34 – Sponsor
01:07 – Visual overhaul recap: Liquid Glass, transparency, rounded corners
01:57 – Spotlight gets powerful: clipboard manager, workflows, app control
02:26 – Apple Intelligence adds subtle, proactive features in the background
02:42 – Control Center redesign: fully customizable, iPadOS-inspired layout
02:56 – New apps: Phone app, Game Center improvements, Journal comes to Mac
03:13 – Spotlight clipboard manager — text, images, videos, URLs, all tracked
04:08 – Quick Keys & Spotlight workflows — fast timers, messages, automation
05:03 – Control Center deep dive: drag & drop customization, new widgets
05:59 – iPhone Mirroring & Live Activities show up directly on your Mac
06:33 – Real-world use: Ultra Human Ring data syncing via Live Activities
07:19 – Phone App on Mac: voicemails, spam filters, live translation, call recording
08:10 – Game App & overlay — controller, sound, leaderboard settings mid-game
08:26 – Shortcuts more powerful: AI tasks, SSD automation, Final Cut Pro workflows
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09:47 – Is macOS 26 the major update we’ve wanted? Final verdict
10:04 – Full-circle computing: keyboard shortcuts, Spotlight as the new terminal
10:36 – Let me know your thoughts on macOS 26 in the comments

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