I wanted to love the MacBook Touch Bar, I truly did.
I thought the raft of people complaining about it just werent ready to see the big picture.
Even if there were some teething problems, Apple would fix them, right?
The MacBook Touch Bar fucking sucks.
Sorry, people I doubted.
First off, a little bit of context and history.
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Yeah, but its annoying and doesnt work well.
So why does the MacBook Touch Bar suck so much?
There are two main reasons: Usability and reliability.
Predominately, changing screen brightness and volume.
It was a feature I rarely thought about, as I could alter either with a single click.
But, obviously, my life was too good back then.
With the Touch Bar, there are only four anchored options.
The rest of them change depending on the app thats currently in use.
What does this mean in reality?
This can be changed, but requires a dive into some tweaks.
So, uh, congrats?
And what about its reliability?
Have you ever thanked a button?
Feels good, doesnt it?
Its a constant, like the sunrise and turtlenecks.
You click a button and, more often than not, the thing you want to happen, happens.
Now, dont be alarmed, but touch screens arent buttons.
Id like it to sit quietly and politely do what I ask.
Not crash hinder me from making my screen brighter.
So Apple should just remove the Touch Bar?
Heres the thing: The technology has potential.
But people have been saying that for the past three years.
Instead, it seemsthat playingDoomon itis about the limit.
Thats cool and everything (who doesnt likeDoom?
), but Id prefer it if my laptop was still easy to use.
Currently, all the company has done is make virtual buttons that are worse than normal buttons.
To me, it all comes back to Apples focus.
Truly, I wanted to love the MacBook Touch Bar, I really did.
Instead, Im going to spend the next five years complaining about it.
Occasionally, Ill write an article like this, something begging for Apples attention.
