The Mac Observer

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Nick deCourville

If you’re getting the Netflix Error codes 2.0 or 3-0 (“Title Not Available”) on your Apple TV, there are a number of ways to fix them, including checking your network connection, resetting your devices, logging in and out of your Netflix account and updating your software. However, it may also just be that Netflix is experiencing server issues. Below, I’ll take a more in-depth look at each of these solutions more in-depth to help you restore your connection.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Nick deCourville

Streaming has completely transformed entertainment, for better and for worse. Whether you’re bingeing Netflix, vibing to Spotify with friends, or waiting for the next season of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+, digital content is part of everyday life. But let’s be real, those subscription costs add up fast. With price hikes and multiple services to keep up with, your entertainment budget can spiral out of control, and fast. The good news? You can break free from these restraints.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Nick deCourville

In the olden days, there was a time when “real” gaming meant towering PCs, glowing RGB peripherals, and entire desks sacrificed to high-performance hardware. But recent tech trends are flipping the script. These days, you’re just as likely to find someone curled up on the couch with a MacBook playing a narrative-driven indie game or pulling out a Switch on a Sunday morning between coffee and chores. Gaming is changing. It’s quieter, sleeker, and, dare I say, more aesthetic.

1 week ago | macobserver.com | Nick deCourville

Think your M4 MacBook Air is losing battery too fast? While there is a slight chance this is happening, there’s likely a better explanation for why you might see your battery drain. It’s likely you may have seen Apple’s advertisement boasting all-day battery life in a MacBook. While the battery life of the M4 MacBook Air is rather impressive, there should be a figurative asterisk next to Apple’s statement.

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.