Rethinking FileMaker on a Mac: A New Era of Speed and Efficiency

As a long-time user of FileMaker, I've always believed that we can continuously improve upon what we already have. This mindset was perfectly in sync with the theme of the conference I attended: Rethink. Recreate. In fact, my experience at TedxBerkeley in 2014 reinforced this idea.

Fast forward to today, and I'm excited to share my experience with Claris FileMaker 19.3 on a new MacBook Pro powered by Apple's M1 chip. With native support for the M1 processor, I was astonished to find that it runs significantly faster than its Intel-based counterpart. My first impression was one of amazement when I started using my M1 MacBook Pro.

In 2020, FileMaker Pro 19.2 wasn't yet optimized for Apple silicon processors, but I was impressed by the promise of the new M1 chip. When the Apple silicon Macs with M1 chips were released, I devoured reviews and watched demonstrations to learn more about this exciting development. And now, with Claris FileMaker 19.3 on my M1 MacBook Pro, I'm thrilled to experience the benefits firsthand.

The shift to a new era of speed and efficiency is a welcome one for FileMaker users like myself. With its seamless integration with Apple's M1 chip, I'm confident that we're just beginning to tap into the full potential of what's possible. As always, I look forward to seeing how FileMaker will continue to evolve and improve in the years to come.

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