macOS High Sierra Preview: Straddling the Future and the Past

There’s a new file system that will spruce up performance, support for more efficient and higher- quality 4K streaming and Metal 2 for a serious graphics boost (once there are apps to support it). And, yes, MacBooks will finally be able to join the VR revolution and plug into external graphics amplifiers.

Once you kick the tires, you’ll also notice some upgrades that definitely improve your overall computing experience, from a completely revamped Photos app and improved search in Mail to the ability to pin apps in Notes (my fave). And yet, High Sierra still seems anchored to the past, especially when iOS 11 is doing more to push the envelope.

There’s a new file system that will spruce up performance, support for more efficient and higher- quality 4K streaming and Metal 2 for a serious graphics boost (once there are apps to support it). And, yes, MacBooks will finally be able to join the VR revolution and plug into external graphics amplifiers.

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