Mic-graines and Infotainment!
Summary
Mac Geek Gab 1145 covers iOS 26.5 battery drain fixes, Apple TV frame rate matching for UK content, and troubleshooting missing contact names. The hosts discuss repurposing old iPads as custom web dashboards or digital frames, noting security limits for apps like TailScale. They also explain why App Store updates require manual refreshing due to cached web views and address display issues on damaged MacBooks.
Topics discussed
Intro, format changes, and sponsor reads
iOS 26.5 battery drain and overheating issues
Apple TV frame rate locking and audio sync
Password manager migration and security tools
Fixing missing contacts and backup strategies
Repurposing old iPads as dashboards or frames
iOS app update caching and headphone audio phase
Mac clamshell mode and Monitor Control utility
4K vs 5K monitor pixel density debate
Listener reviews, crash reports, and OpenAI security
Troubleshooting philosophy and show wrap-up
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