Apple’s new macOS 10.13 High Sierra isn’t designed to grab headlines, and that’s why it’s my favorite kind of Apple OS update. So far, it’s felt like a rock-solid update, one that made changes behind the scenes so that your day-to-day operations feel more stable and secure. It reminds me of OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, which Apple famously touted as introducing “zero new features.”

High Sierra does indeed offer new features, many of which are well executed. These include a redesigned Photos app that’s easier to use, a Safari browser that’s super-fast and more mindful of your privacy and a smarter Mail app. But it’s the behind-the-scenes improvements that will make you want to upgrade.

Major, and Unseen, Improvements

The most important update in High Sierra is Apple File System (APFS), the operating system’s new way of managing and organizing all of your data. This is not to be confused with a file browser, such as the Finder or Windows Explorer.
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