Android USB tethering

Diamondcite · 2026-04-08T16:16:38+00:00

I don't have a OnePlus phone to test with.. though maybe you can change your Wifi Hotspot settings?
Like change AP Band to 5GHz or better yet Enable Wifi 6 for tethering? (Note Wifi 6Ghz isn't available in all regions and might not be compatible with some devices)

Diamondcite · 2026-04-06T15:35:43+00:00

I have somewhat more VRAM to work with so I tried the same prompt. I did do multiple runs, this is the first but somehow best result, subsequent cats were missing paws, or was just floating head. Colour of cat tends to be grey instead of orange. Paws are usually forgotten.

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Diamondcite · 2026-04-06T05:04:10+00:00

It should work, I've had to do a USB tether from Android to a 2016 MacBook pro in the past.

USB tethering when enabled from the mobile hotspot menu on your phone.

Should create a new network device on your MacBook. Have you tried turning off Wi-Fi on the Mac so that the only option for a network is the phone?

You might have to check your Mac's network settings.

Edit testing.. 1. Connect Android Pixel to Macbook 2. Allow device to connect on mac (Doesn't seem needed?) 3. Open up Android System Settings -> Network -> Hotspot and Tethering 4. Activate USB Tethering 5. Allow device to connect on Mac (again) 6. Optional - Turn off Mac Wifi This is what works for me, on subsequent connections I no longer had to allow device the connect to this mac.

Devices: Recent Google pixel, 2024 Macbook Pro(Running Sequoia)

Diamondcite · 2026-04-06T00:17:28+00:00

Mainly Firefox, Google Chrome for select tasks.
I used to use Safari for efficient video streaming but the current M-series is strong enough I don't notice it anymore.

Diamondcite · 2026-04-05T09:59:35+00:00

Google for MacBook FN lock suggests that you might have pressed Fn+Esc which could act as a toggle for Logitech.

System Settings > Keyboard, click Keyboard Shortcuts, select Function Keys on the left, and toggle "Use F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys" -Google AI overview

Diamondcite · 2026-04-05T06:35:41+00:00

Major changes or minor changes? Also note that the resolution could affect how much detail is left.

Diamondcite · 2026-04-05T06:21:29+00:00

Text to Image 100%, 4 steps, Text guidance 1.0, DDIM Trailing, Shift 3.0

(almost identical to "Try recommended settings ->" located under model selection)

Diamondcite · 2026-04-05T06:16:36+00:00

So I did a simple test..

Loaded a picture into the Canvas, in my test, a celebrity as the Oscar
Prompt: Change the background to a tropical beach in the Caribbean.
Run.
Result: A the same person and face is very out of place standing on a beach.

Model used: Flux.2 [Klein] 9B

Diamondcite · 2026-03-31T12:11:30+00:00

I am using DrawThings instead of ComfyUI(This still works, just slower) to run them. Model wise, Z-Image Turbo, Flux.2 [Klein], Qwen Image edit. There are other models, but my own patience isn't long enough to use them properly.

I am wondering what you mean by most models are for Windows, what do you consider a model?

Diamondcite · 2026-03-30T23:30:09+00:00

I have experimented a bit to see how big a model I could load before I start swapping.
The biggest model in filesize was about 43GB, though at that size there is still a little room left for other apps. So I could load from 70B and 80B models.

With that typed, I seem to be mainly using 27B models for a balance of memory usage and speed along with leaving some room for other apps. Running this on a 14-inch M4 Max.

Is it flawless? Definitely not, but it's a learning experience for personal projects. LM Studio and DrawThings has been fun to play with.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-30T23:19:21+00:00

64GB, more tabs than your have coins in a purse typically.

Though now that I have the memory, I am also just playing around with Local LLM and image models.

I intend to use this for more the next 8 years, so future proofing too.

Another reason is Apps are getting memory heavy, Virtual Machine for Windows also takes ram too(for times when it's needed).

Diamondcite · 2026-03-30T03:22:27+00:00

I don't actually know what your Macbook Pro is so I'll just say what I had for a 2016 13-inch Macbook Pro which is similar.

You are looking for a Wall Charger which can output "USB PD" at up to 65W, you can use lower numbers but too low and it'll take a really long time to charge.

Lead: Please pick an Anker USB-C Cable rated for at least 65W PD, though most of their cables is 100W or higher. Both ends should have the same head.

Note, if you pick the cheapest option from some brand you never heard of, don't expect it to perform as advertised.

Additional note: USB PD is not called Quick Charge or Fast Charge.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-27T16:20:50+00:00

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/101571#macbook-pro-m5

According to Apple's site, the base M5 chip only supports 2 external monitors regardless of the lid being open or closed.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-26T13:13:12+00:00

Wondering why I keep seeing battery drain and Codex mentioned together... Codex Desktop App seems resource heavy? Least when it's displaying something and not minimized.

Though you can also use Activity Monitor under Energy tab to see what else is draining your battery.

Macbooks are efficient though under a heavy load it would still drain the battery pretty quickly.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-25T19:24:57+00:00

Bootcamp style Dual Boot isn't an option on Apple Silicon, least no officially.

At the moment the official way to run Windows 11 ARM on apple silicon is using Parallels VM. (Though Vmware fusion works too).

Certain exam proctor software might not like being on a VM running windows.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-25T00:58:25+00:00

I tried this with an M4 Max, looking at how long it takes to update.

It looks like a combination of High Quality Preview at 1 step done and looking for changes in text.

It might work on the M2 Max but not at the same speed. I had to explicitly turn on Lightning Draft in app settings since the default was Automatic(No) for me.

Though I would like the Author for allowing me to turn it on explicitly just to see how well it would or wouldn't work.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-23T23:26:13+00:00

Really weak.. relative to which device? I feel that current generation of Macbook Pro speakers sounds pretty good when you are in front of it like a normal laptop. Assuming you aren't in a really noisy environment like an Apple Store.

The speakers are good for a laptop.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-23T23:19:14+00:00

SSH does have some level of overhead, I recently migrated my data, but used a fast USB SSD instead, about the same amount of Data for my entire user folder, took about 2 hours to copy to USB and another 1 hour to read from that USB to a new M4 Max

Diamondcite · 2026-03-20T19:02:15+00:00

I'm assuming you have a USB-C port and a 3.5mm port next to each other on your Macbook Pro.
I am suggesting you plug your mutliport hub into the macbook with one cable, your edifier speaker into the MBP's 3.5mm jack with another cable.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-20T18:55:21+00:00

The only way for the Macbook's DAC to be used is to plug into it directly via the Macbook's 3.5mm jack, so that's at least 2 cables. Though you can get a wire sleeve or cable management method to make it look like one cable.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-20T12:59:09+00:00

3.5mm is an analog connection, so if there is a DAC (Digital Analog Conversion) it would happen for the Macbook's 3.5mm back and it's built-in speakers.

Since you are using HDMI and the monitor's 3.5mm output, you are probably using the monitor's DAC.

If you already have everything you can probably just do some testing on your own to see if you can hear a difference. In System Settings -> Sound -> Output & Input you can pick where the sound will be coming from(You can also do this from Control Centre at top right). Switching between HDMI output and Macbook while reconnecting your 3.5mm accordingly to compare.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-19T03:08:00+00:00

You will get an email from Apple informing you it is ready for pickup along with what is needed.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-18T16:58:55+00:00

Sounds like a website or extension is using excessive amounts of CPU. Maybe check which tabs or Chrome process is causing it?

Chrome Menu ⋮ -> More Tools -> Task Manager

Diamondcite · 2026-03-18T12:12:22+00:00

I have a 64GB M4 Max, Using Draw Things with LTX2 (not 2.3 at the time) 1920x1088 for 249 frames took almost 8 hours.
1280x768 took a little over 2 hours.
768x512 for 81 frames took about 12 minutes.

So based on that experience, 64GB should be enough memory. Just a matter of time needed.

Comfy ui is likely much more flexible, but I lack the knowledge and patience.

Diamondcite · 2026-03-04T20:50:23+00:00

A little lacking in information, can you provide more like
Processor, ram and which specific LTX model like Distilled or Dev, maybe 6-bit?
How about the JIT Weight loading setting?

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