How I Tackled Lag and Missing Menus in Cursor v0.48

I recently upgraded to Cursor v0.48, eager to test features like Chat Tabs and Custom Modes. But within minutes, I hit frustrating snags – laggy performance and disappearing menus. Let me walk you through how I solved these issues and reclaimed my workflow.

The Core Problems I Faced

Right after updating, moving files in my project view became painfully slow. This lag made simple tasks feel like wading through mud.

Then I noticed something worse: the menus for adding workspaces vanished completely. Suddenly I was stuck using Ctrl+O shortcuts just to open files.

The confusion didn’t stop there. The new Manual mode felt clunky compared to the familiar Edit mode. Features like Chat Tabs didn’t appear immediately, and random VPN issues started interrupting my coding sessions.

Exploring the New Features

Despite the rough start, I pushed forward with testing the updates. Custom Modes quickly became my favorite – setting up tailored tools for specific tasks made my AI coding sessions noticeably smoother.

When Chat Tabs finally appeared? Game changer. Running multiple conversations side-by-side saved me endless alt-tabbing.

Two smaller features won me over: Sound Notifications ping when chats finish (no more constant checking) and Context Window Warnings summarize long conversations automatically. Seeing Usage Pricing right in the editor also helped me track costs without digging through menus.

Solutions That Worked for Me

Here’s how I tackled each issue:

• Lag & missing menus: Changed the window.titleBarStyle setting – like magic, the UI reappeared and performance snapped back. No version rollbacks needed!
• VPN troubles: Followed Cursor’s network troubleshooting guide. Turns out my corporate firewall needed tweaking.
• Delayed features: Realized Chat Tabs rollout depends on remote flags. A restart or brief wait fixed it.
• Manual mode confusion: Experimented and discovered Manual gives direct control without “Apply” buttons, while Ask mode triggers AI suggestions. Adapting my approach made all the difference.

Key Takeaways for a Smooth Experience

My biggest lesson? Don’t hesitate to adjust settings early. That simple window.titleBarStyle tweak solved half my problems instantly.

If you’re upgrading, start with that setting change and keep an eye out for new payment options like AliPay. Once I pushed through the initial hiccups, v0.48 became my productivity powerhouse – the Custom Modes alone are worth the effort.