Apple really needs to do something about the slow-start problem though. Even on my shiny M1 Mac with Monterey it sometimes takes several seconds to start a tiny executable . What's the point of developing new faster CPUs if it takes the software guys just a few months to undo all the hardware progress?
"What's the point of developing new faster CPUs if it takes the software guys just a few months to undo all the hardware progress?"
Nice you found out and mention it here.
It has been like that since new generation x86 CPUs provide compatibility with the previous generation with more speed... Pushing an uncalculable number of tons of perfectly working hardware to the trash, most of the time to keep executing the same tasks with an updated software.
When the software performance/optimization declines, the hardware is accused of being too old. Even if hardware speed never declines with age. I understand we need new hardware for new usage; but not for a new version of Windows, Office or MacOS.
I wonder if you’re encountering MacOS’ Gatekeeper malware checking being slow to communicate with Apple’s servers. My understanding is it checks the app every time you launch.
