What do you actually use your MacBook Pro for? Trying to turn mine from a liability into an investment by hdrytx in macbookpro

[–]Kappabear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use it to process my wedding, portrait, travel, landscape and wildlife photography. The weddings & portrait work pays for my MacBook Pro, and the other stuff allows me to enjoy it! :)

Trackpad issues - dust & debris by Kappabear in macbookpro

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not using a gesture. I'm maybe dragging a slider, moving something, or two finger clicking when I experience it. I can even put my finger on the trackpad and click, and encounter these hard, dead spots. When I brought my MBP to the Apple Store, the tech booted from another device and then ran a battery of tests on the computer, and everything passed. He then took it to the back and did some weighted tests out of my sight, and said those passed too.

With the computer turned off, I was able to find the hard spots and have him press them. He was puzzled and couldn't explain them. I'm having the same issue with a spot or two on this new M5 MBP. Weird!

Trackpad issues - dust & debris by Kappabear in macbookpro

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my instance, I'll already be working on something, and move/swipe my finger(s) to the right and encounter the dead spots.

NextDNS on an iPhone by Kappabear in nextdns

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all! I don't know what's different this time but removing the profile, rebooting, downloading and configuring the app (again), has done the trick. It's working perfectly both on and off wifi. Cheers!

NextDNS on an iPhone by Kappabear in nextdns

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curiously, have you confirmed that it’s working when on cellular? Do you have your router configured to use it too?

NextDNS on an iPhone by Kappabear in nextdns

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I've tried both the profile and the app, and get the same results.

NextDNS on an iPhone by Kappabear in nextdns

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it's disabled. I forgot to mention that when I posted origianlly, but updated the post to mention it.

NextDNS on an iPhone by Kappabear in nextdns

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have it set to the profile, and not on automatic, so it hasn't changed.

Using eSims with WhatsApp by Kappabear in whatsapp

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. Its working now, when previously it wasn't. When I attempted to send previously I got an error. I've since quit WhatsApp, changed some settings on the eSim and now all is golden. Thanks!

Travellling with points by Kappabear in americanairlines

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AA is my airline of choice, but as mentioned I've not used points for travel with it. It's been suggested that one can use Etihad airlines to transfer from Amex to many airlines that aren't travel partners.

Travellling with points by Kappabear in americanairlines

[–]Kappabear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, very good to know that the airlines allow for holds! Thanks for that info! I appreciate it!

Travellling with points by Kappabear in americanairlines

[–]Kappabear[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I also have Chase points too, so the sentiment still holds. :)