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Has anyone else experienced an issue with Stage Manager when switching between windows, like Finder and Settings? The window seems to flicker, which is particularly noticeable when using the light theme. I’ve attached a video demonstrating the issue.
MacBook Air, macOS 15.5
Then, turn Stage Manager off.
If the computer has issues with Stage Manager
Turn off the feature
You can quickly move back and forth between Stage Manager and traditional windows to use the method that’s best suited for the work you need to do.
On your Mac, do one of the following:
> System Settings, then click Desktop & Dock 
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Go to Desktop & Stage Manager, then turn Stage Manager on or off.
in the menu bar, then click Stage Manager 
to turn it on or off.YulNicolai wrote:
https://youtu.be/nH9151hTDmw
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In order to view the video
When need to Log into a Google Account
Which, Not all people / persons use
Not to pester / badger
What appears in the 8 second video
From this old eye
It looks somewhat normal
Just because Stage Manager is available, does not mean it has to be used
To resolve Stage Manager window flickering on a Mac
