Server Message Block version 2 (SMB2) is now the default protocol for sharing files.Compressed memory, which automatically compresses data from inactive apps when approaching maximum memory capacity.App Nap, which sleeps apps that are not currently visible.Timer coalescing, which enhances energy efficiency by reducing CPU usage by up to 72%.Some skeuomorphs, such as the leather texture in Calendar and the book-like appearance of Contacts, have been removed from the UI.Finder enhancements, including tabs, fullscreen support, and document tags.Mission Control has been updated to organize and switch between Desktop workspaces independently between multiple displays.
Improved multiple display support: The menu bar and the Dock can be accessed on each display Apple TV can be used as an external display.It’s not entirely clear why some users encounter the corrupted download issue, but deleting the Installer and trying again seems to resolve it every time.The following is a list of features that differ from previous releases of OS X: Some individuals have reported better success with the “Purchases” tab, so you may want to try that if you experience difficulties elsewhere.
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