While the 2021 version is highly stable, some users face minor hurdles during the download or setup phase: 1. Rosetta 2 vs. Native Mode

M1 Macs use very fast SSDs, but they can fill up quickly. Ensure you have at least 20GB of free space to avoid "Scratch Disk Full" errors during heavy editing sessions. 3. RAM Management

Some older 3rd-party plugins only work on Intel architecture. If your favorite filter isn't showing up, you can force Photoshop to run in Rosetta mode: Find the Photoshop app icon in your folder. Right-click and select Get Info . Check the box "Open using Rosetta." 2. Scratch Disk Errors