Jose Luansing Jr.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max isn’t exactly battery-friendly. Its massive 6.7-inch OLED display already draws a lot of power, especially with brighter colors and higher refresh rates. That’s why turning off the screen when idle makes a big difference. If your phone isn’t doing that automatically, start by checking if Always-On Display is enabled. And if that’s not the culprit, other settings like Auto-Lock, StandBy Mode, Attention-Aware Features, and Screen Pinning might be keeping your screen awake.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

If your second display isn’t detected, the first step is to figure out whether the problem is with macOS, the monitor, or your Mac. Skip hardware repairs unless you know what you’re doing. For software-related issues, however, you’ve got a few solid options, like switching from HDMI to DisplayPort, manually detecting displays, disabling mirroring, or removing display arrangement files. And if none of those work, Safe Mode and a full reset are still on the table. Let’s walk through each step.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

I didn’t expect much from an entry-level model. But two years in, and I’m happy to say that it has held up better than I imagined. I got my iPhone 13 back in January 2023. At the time, I wasn’t really planning on upgrading, but my carrier offered it for free since I was a loyal subscriber. The device mostly stayed in its box for the first few months. It wasn’t until my old iPhone 12 Pro Max broke down that I gave the iPhone 13 a real shot.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

The AirPods Max is one of Apple’s more controversial releases. Although it didn’t spark as much backlash as the Vision Pro, the community was definitely split. On one hand, it’s a premium pair of headphones with excellent noise cancellation and spatial audio. And on the other, it’s yet another pricey Apple accessory with quirks that are hard to ignore. Some users jumped in right away, but many are still holding off in 2025.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.

The 13- to 16-inch display on a MacBook is sharp and color-accurate. It’s more than enough for daily deliverables that involve design, editing, and code. Screen-heavy tasks (e.g., managing spreadsheets, comparing documents, or jumping between dashboards), however, need a second or third monitor. And while macOS supports third-party displays, performance can sometimes disappoint.