![]() ![]() The latter is easier to read at high resolutions, and the flatter look of apps makes them easier to use, even if they’re not as attractive as they once were. The system font has changed from Lucida Grande, to Helvetica Neue. As a whole, though, it does feel a bit like magic.Most of the changes are cosmetic, but a few impact usability. No individual part of Continuity is incredible on its own. Apps and icons that emulate the texture of their real-world counterparts are out. This comes in the form of design changes that gives the software’s aesthetics a more flat look. While it’s still a desktop operating system at heart, Yosemite borrows design elements from iOS to unify the look of Apple’s devices. The result is a wonderful operating system that provides the best of both worlds without slipping into a compromised, hybridized approach. At the same time, it adds mobile functionality where it matters. Unlike Windows, which fully embraced a mobile-ish interface, but failed to bring desktop-friendly mobile features along for the ride, OS X Yosemite is dedicated to serving notebook and desktop users. This is the kind of tough problem that Apple has been adept at tackling, and Yosemite is its latest attempt to make the magic work for everyone that has bought in to its ecosystem. However, some enjoy having mobile features integrated into their PC. ![]() Consumers have largely agreed with this criticism, if Windows 8’s and 8.1’s paltry usage numbers are any indication. In early 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook famously compared Microsoft’s attempt to make Windows an OS that’s friendly to tablets, notebooks and desktops alike akin to combining a refrigerator with a toaster. OS X Yosemite is the perfect desktop operating system for people who just want to get stuff done. ![]()
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