Exploring the Evolution of Mac Settings: A Designer's Perspective
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Summary
The article discusses the history of Mac settings from 1984 to 2004, exploring the author's perspective as a designer and user. It highlights the celebration of 'Settings Day' to explore app options and toggles out of curiosity and love for understanding software.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAs a designer, I’m meant to dislike settings. As a user, I love them.
Every year I celebrate Settings Day: a day when I take a look at the options and toggles in all the apps I use.
I do this out of curiosity – what was added since the last time I looked? – but also because I love this way of getting to know software: peeking under the hood
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