Think your iPhone 16's Camera Control is just another button? Mikah Sargent breaks down its secret shortcuts and customizable tricks that could change how you quickly snap photos in a pinch!
• Step-by-step walkthrough of camera control actions and gestures
• Deep dive into camera control's adjustable photo and video settings
• Using camera control for quick app launches and photo captures
• Switching between supported camera apps with camera control
• Customizing activation methods and accidental launch prevention
• Exploring camera control's accessibility and pressure sensitivity settings
• Integrating camera control features into your everyday workflow
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 196: Troubleshooting Universal Control & iPhone Mirroring
Don't let misbehaving Apple features derail your workflow. This episode explains the settings, strategies, and overlooked requirements that separate smooth users from the frustrated.
Common Universal Control issues: disconnects, lag, and connection failures
Universal Control requirements: hardware, Apple ID, iCloud, and keychain
Network setup tips for reliable Universal Control across devices
Fixing Universal Control with iCloud sign-out, restarts, and patience
Advanced Universal Control troubleshooting: deleting preference files and toggling settings
Resolving conflicts with display options, Stage Manager, Sidecar, and internet sharing
How to use USB connection to kickstart Universal Control
iPhone mirroring basics: behind-the-scenes tech and requirements
Fixing iPhone mirroring: ensure device compatibility, settings, and proximity
Step-by-step network troubleshooting for iPhone mirroring failures
Force quitting and resetting iPhone mirroring and device access
Diagnosing persistent issues with console logs and error messages
Mesh network quirks and system requirement confusion as common culprits
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 195: Slow Mac Startup Speeds
Is your Mac taking forever to start up? Mikah Sargent reveals the hidden culprits slowing down your macOS boot times and walks through proven solutions to get your machine running like new again.
Login Items Management - How to identify and remove unnecessary apps that automatically launch at startup using System Settings - General - Login Items and Extensions
Terminal Commands for Advanced Users - Using "launchctl list" to view all startup processes and "launchctl remove" to eliminate problematic items from the command line
Hidden Launch Agents and Daemons - Navigating to /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons through Finder to manually remove stubborn startup services
Spotlight Re-indexing Fix - Using Terminal command "sudo mdutil -E /" to rebuild corrupted Spotlight indexes that can cause system hangups
Cache Clearing Strategy - Removing cached files from ~/Library/Caches and /Library/Caches to free up system resources
Visual Effects Optimization - Disabling animations, transparency effects, and the genie effect in Accessibility settings to reduce graphics processing load
Stage Manager Performance - Why turning off Stage Manager can help improve startup times on older Macs
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 194: Apple TV Color Balance
Mikah Sargent reveals a powerful but often overlooked calibration tool that automatically adjusts your TV's color balance for optimal picture quality. This step-by-step demonstration shows exactly how to access and use this game-changing feature that most Apple TV owners never know exists.
Accessing the Settings - Navigate to Settings > Video and Audio > Calibration > Color Balance
Prerequisites and Setup - Requires iPhone with Face ID, iOS 14.5 or later, and avoid vivid or dynamic picture modes during calibration
Step-by-Step Calibration Process - Detailed walkthrough of bringing iPhone close to TV, receiving notification, entering authentication code, and positioning phone against screen
Results and Implementation - Review of "original" vs "balanced" options and selecting the improved color profile for ongoing use
Limitations and Compatibility - Discussion of why this feature won't work with projector setups due to positioning constraints, but works with standard televisions
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 193: Public Betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, & macOS Tahoe 26
Ready to get your hands on Apple's latest software before everyone else? This episode covers the complete process of enrolling in Apple's public beta program, from signing up to providing valuable feedback that shapes the future of Apple's operating systems.
Getting Started with Beta Enrollment - Navigate to beta.apple.com and sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program using your Apple ID, including agreeing to the terms that remind you this is pre-release software
Device Enrollment Process - Choose "enroll your iOS device" and follow the streamlined process for iOS 16.4 or later, which no longer requires downloading special configuration profiles like earlier versions
Finding Beta Updates in Settings - Access the new "Beta Updates" option under General > Software Update > Automatic Updates, where you'll see iOS 26 Public Beta options (developer betas won't appear unless you're a registered developer)
The Importance of Feedback Assistant - Learn about the dedicated app Apple installs for beta testers to report bugs, capture diagnostic files, and submit screenshots of issues you encounter
Quick Diagnostic Capture Trick - Use the volume up, volume down, side button combination for 1-1.5 seconds to instantly capture diagnostic files when you encounter problems, complete with haptic feedback confirmation
Beta Support Across All Platforms - The same enrollment process works for iPadOS, tvOS (though slightly more complex), and macOS Tahoe, with each platform getting its own enrollment path
Exiting the Beta Program - Turn off beta updates in Settings to stop receiving new beta versions and automatically return to public releases, or completely leave the program through the beta.apple.com unenroll page
Host: Mikah Sargent
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