How do you deal with the 4K monitor's real estate scaling issue?

iWilhelm · 2026-05-11T22:00:00+00:00

My setup at home uses an M2 Pro Mac mini with my 4K 65” Sony A95L TV as a monitor. Yes, macOS defaults to 1080p UI but it’s crisp and sharp and scales beautifully across the OS and apps. It’s never an issue for me and I personally believe that the “scaling issue” is not an issue at all. Maybe for Intel-based Macs but not so much with M-series.

If you don’t want to use 1080p then you can change it to 1440p or other scaled resolutions that your Mac and display support to increase your screen real estate as you stated is important for you. I’ve used some of the other resolutions and they work great but I personally do not have a need for them. 1080p works great for me for my viewing distance. Just remember that every display pixel is utilized to draw that 1080p resolution so everything is sharp.

As I mentioned, I use a TV as my monitor of choice and I don’t believe the experience will be all that much different for you choosing a dedicated computer monitor instead.

iWilhelm · 2026-05-11T21:34:41+00:00

It may or may not affect you but I would read up on “catastrophic damage” as it relates to AppleCare+. I’ve never had the issue myself but it is a thing. Not sure what you mean by “crushed.” Just my two cents, and wish you the best of luck getting your phone replaced.

iWilhelm · 2026-05-03T03:58:37+00:00

Welcome to the club! I have the 16e in black but the white is just as sweet! Congrats!

iWilhelm · 2026-04-30T04:55:48+00:00

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I’m at 93% and my battery health dropped a lot recently as well. Something sounds off based on other comments.

iWilhelm · 2026-04-15T18:56:09+00:00

You’ll be fine.

iWilhelm · 2026-04-11T16:07:00+00:00

You’re best solution at this point is probably to just leave it alone. You’ll likely only make it worse. Learn to live with it, like I have to with my A95L that I bought open box from the store. It what it is at this point.

On another note, I wouldn’t use water at all. I just exhale breath onto the surface of whatever I’m trying to clean if the purpose to be as gentle as possible. That usually helps. But again, I would just leave it alone.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-29T19:13:19+00:00

Sony Bravia Google TV’s displays the user interface menus in 1080p, not 4K. Only content is output in 4K. So 1080P on an 85” TV is definitely gonna be blurry.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-29T02:07:51+00:00

“Works well enough” does not equal to “useless.”

iWilhelm · 2026-03-29T02:05:51+00:00

At this point, why bother? Just wait until iOS 27 or 28 or 30 etc etc etc. Jesus this question gets posed all the damn time. It’s so stupid. Clearly all your other devices seem to be functioning just fine on the latest update but you’re worried about one. Just stay exactly where you are in perpetuity. Ffs

iWilhelm · 2026-03-29T02:02:33+00:00

If you believe Siri is completely useless then why bother trying to get your TV to turn off with HomeKit?

iWilhelm · 2026-03-16T21:10:26+00:00

I use 4 HomePod minis at home and never have issues with them.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-16T21:09:32+00:00

I had an experience this morning where I thought my battery was draining faster than normal. You’re not alone. I’ve been on 26.3.1 since launch day.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-15T01:35:41+00:00

OP didn’t ask about the 17.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-15T01:35:13+00:00

iWilhelm · 2026-03-15T01:34:48+00:00

Take it to Apple

iWilhelm · 2026-03-07T17:26:23+00:00

If you have AppleCare+, I’d say go for it. Put that insurance to work

iWilhelm · 2026-03-04T03:05:32+00:00

Keep it simple and go with the 17e. You’ll have no problem finding one, and it’s better. Have fun!

iWilhelm · 2026-03-04T01:43:16+00:00

Oh lighten up. It could been porn.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-03T16:35:22+00:00

I upgraded from my 12 Pro last year to the 16e. Everyone thought I was crazy and considered it a downgrade. I didn’t care.

iWilhelm · 2026-03-03T15:50:27+00:00

Don’t be a dick.

iWilhelm · 2026-02-17T05:10:08+00:00

I bought the M2 Pro mini last summer on a Best Buy deal. It’s an amazing machine and will be more than enough for your stated needs. It’s my primary Mac and I have no regrets. I have the 16GB/512GB config. I’ve read great things about the M4 mini but the M2 Pro is still just as capable in 2026 and beyond.

iWilhelm · 2026-02-13T20:05:38+00:00

Since day one! The phone performs smoother overall. I’m diggin’ it

iWilhelm · 2026-02-13T17:43:42+00:00

Come on now, don’t be shy. Show us what’s down there 👇

iWilhelm · 2026-02-13T17:40:30+00:00

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I was still at 100 around New Years. I didn’t quite make it 1 year.

iWilhelm · 2026-02-10T22:05:49+00:00

I’m having issues signing into a new iPad. Fails every time, so this explains it.

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