CHATGPT APP FOR MAC (DON'T DO IT)
M'Bike' Mark Featherstone
Technical writer that specializes in online education curriculum
Another app that’s been around for a while but is quite glitchy is the ChatGPT app for Mac. It works initially, but it can disrupt the entire system when it crashes. To get things functioning properly again, I’ve found it often needs to be deleted. While you don’t have to delete it, it’s the most effective solution I’ve found after experiencing multiple crashes.
The app seems to cause system instability, almost like it hijacks the computer. This has happened to me several times, and even one occurrence is frustrating enough. After it starts malfunctioning, it becomes unreliable, which is disappointing.
At this point, I’ve decided to delete it again. This is the third time I’ve had to do so because the app works for a while but eventually reverts to the same issues. It’s simply not functional, and I can’t recommend it.
If you need to use ChatGPT, I’d suggest sticking to the iPhone app or accessing it through a web browser on your computer. These options are far more reliable than the Mac desktop app, which seems to create more problems than it solves.