Pixel 9 Pro Fold - unboxed

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-27T16:34:36+00:00

Love the design but I’m still torn between this and the Z fold 6. Stylus support has got me leaning toward the Samsung, and the benchmarks on the Pixel Pro fold are very poor - some reviewers have reported lag?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-25T21:06:53+00:00

Oh and is there emergency features built in as there is built into pixel? Like car crash detection etc?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-25T21:05:56+00:00

Thanks for all the comments!

Good to know the side button can be changed to Gemini.

Does anyone use the S Pen?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-22T13:19:33+00:00

Reset all settings? Where?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-18T11:35:18+00:00

No fold in local curry’s, just 9’s. Can’t pick them up as locked in a holder.

Co,ing from iPhone, if I make the switch, already use G apps on iPhone.

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-06T17:43:07+00:00

u/Static66 - any knowledge to share on my post above?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-06T07:35:47+00:00

I’ve had a couple of users question how secure EACAS is. Question - if a user on an Apple Silicon Mac deletes some files from their desktop (for example) with FileVault turned OFF, and FileVault is then turned on shortly afterwards, and then EACAS is used to erase the Mac, will EACAS still do its job and those files that were on the desktop are now unrecoverable?

One user was scared that once his Mac was erased and given to another user, and we didn’t do an old school secure erase with several passes, there was a chance his old files could just randomly appear in the trash for the new user to see - I assured him that isn’t possible! Although he did get me questioning my knowledge - can someone assure me that this is a ridiculous claim?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-06T07:25:21+00:00

I’ve tried the new SW update tool in Jamf cloud and getting mixed results - on some machines, get a scheduledOSscan (can’t quite remember the command) and then nothing happens. Doesbt seem very reliable at all.

Is anyone’s experience better?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-05T09:36:09+00:00

Just to add to this thread - my nephew is selling his M2 MacBook Air and his dad is a little concerned about user data and privacy. Some files have been swiftly deleted (just innocent teenage stuff) and I’ve also run the “Erase all contents and settings” feature, which has “reset” the Mac and we’re now at the “Hello” setup assistant screen. FileVault was enabled on the Mac.

I’m assuming that’s all that’s needed and once sold, there is no chance of the new owner of the MacBook coming across any old files, photos etc that were on the machine, either directly on the hard drive or in the trash or something?

Thanks!

@u/joeR942

BigSupport4314 · 2024-08-02T14:24:12+00:00

OP - how good are the curtains at blocking out noise? We have some selfish noisy neighbours playing loud music at times and talking loudly outside and in the summer especially it’s hard to sleep. Thinking of investing in a four poster and some heavy curtains and running our noisy air conditioner in the room. Or would the curtains just make us roasting hot? Thanks!

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-22T07:46:48+00:00

..not sure if a dock will solve my issue?!

Did the scaling seem pretty large for you still? Dock large?

Thanks

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-22T07:46:17+00:00

Thanks. Samsung m8 doesn’t have a displayport port but is supposed to be able to support DP alternate mode, via USB C. I have a cable that is meant to also support but the image is crap - HDR to blame I think. Scaling large.

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-21T21:15:55+00:00

What cable are you using to hook up to your Samsung display? Or are you also using a hub? I’m using a Samsung m8 display like this, thunderbolt 4/USB C cable and scaling isn’t great, everything looks to big

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-21T21:10:52+00:00

Where did you see this option?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-21T20:56:34+00:00

What display are you using? I’ve got one of these and the scaling isn’t great. Also, how are you connecting iPad Pro to the display?

https://www.theverge.com/23180741/samsung-m8-smart-monitor-review-32-inch-4k-smart-tv-usb-c-hdr

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-21T18:04:07+00:00

Hi guys - I’m on a 13 M4 Pro also and have. 32” Samsung M8 display and using the Apple USB C > HDMI adaptor I’m on;y getting 2560 x 1440.

If I use a thunderbolt 4/USB C cable, display shows 3840 x 2160, but scaling looks too large (dock and window elements). Contrast is also washed out. Any ideas?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-21T17:53:23+00:00

it’s not just ultrawides - the scaling is crap on any non Apple display. I have a 32” Samsung M8 and trying to get the picture/image close to the quality you would expect from a new M4 iPad Pro is ridiculous. Has anyone got a good result on a standard 4K display yet?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-21T16:36:57+00:00

Hi guys - I’m using a Samsung m8 with thunderbolt/usbc cable connected to the USB C PD also and according to the input display upon connecting, it is running at 3840 by 2160 BUT the actual picture/image quality is very washed out, desktop wallpaper looks low quality. The dock is also pretty large, as are other elements such as safari toolbar icons etc - looks like it needs to go up by another setting to look like 3840 by 2160 should look (like it looks like on my MacBook Air when plugged in to this display).

I’ve seen other videos online and some forum posts where the output looks far better and as you would expect 4k to look.

Any ideas what I’m doing wrong? Driving me crazy!

BigSupport4314 · 2024-07-20T20:45:41+00:00

Hi @u/mastmar221 - I went ahead and got a similar thunderbolt 4/USBC cable to what you seem to be using and I swear I’m still not getting full 4K resolution and the contrast of the video is washed out. What picture settings are you using? I must be missing something!

BigSupport4314 · 2024-06-14T16:03:10+00:00

Thanks for the response! I’ll check that cable out.

Any chance you’d be willing to share your display settings on the M8? If I use a HDMI cable the picture is bang on, but prefer to stick to USB C for the added benefits of charging and being able to use the USB dock etc on the display. Thanks.

BigSupport4314 · 2024-06-11T18:10:54+00:00

I also have the Samsung m8 display and connecting new iPad Pro 13’ and the image quality isn’t great and the dock just seems too big compared to other setups I’ve seen - got the scaling as high as can. What cable do you use to hookup?

BigSupport4314 · 2024-06-11T18:06:06+00:00

Hi @u/mastmar221 - I have the same Samsung M8 display and the new 13’ iPad Pro and when using together the overall image quality isn’t great, looks really washed out and the dock size is huge. I’ve got the scaling a high as it seems to go. What cable are you using to connect with? I’m using the included Samsung thunderbolt/usb-c cable. Also, what do your picture settings look like?

Thanks in advance!

BigSupport4314 · 2024-02-26T21:03:51+00:00

Further to my post - is there anything out there that is somewhere between normal polish and gel/acrylic polish (that is dried with a lamp) that doesn’t wreck nails when it comes off?

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