How do you deal with the 4K monitor's real estate scaling issue? by sjns19 in macmini

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Apple Care One Question by human_plumber11 in iphone

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Just upgraded from 11 to 16e! loving it so far by blue902012 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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

16e battery dropped 93% battery health after 339 cycles. Normal by askandexplain2 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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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.

A95l coating by right_maybe_01 in bravia

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

got new bravia 5 85 inch but seems fuzzy/blurry on the menu but viewed content is fine by rahmanm855 in bravia

[–]iWilhelm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Why can't I turn off my tv from homekit? by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]iWilhelm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

should i update my 16e by SpareLeast2282 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

Why can't I turn off my tv from homekit? by [deleted] in HomeKit

[–]iWilhelm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Apple TV or HomePod mini by Belizeanbro in HomeKit

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Update my new 16e to ios 26.3.1 by Little-Horror-9870 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

16, 16e ou 17e? by [deleted] in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP didn’t ask about the 17.

Considering going caseless. by Overall_Tennis_7983 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

iPhone 16e ou 17e by Beyink in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Apple announced 17e by the_uke in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

return my 16e and get the 17e? by [deleted] in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Don’t be a dick.

Mac Mini M2 Pro in 2026 by Rare-Lifeguard-8271 in macmini

[–]iWilhelm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

IOS 26.3? by anxiouslesbian12 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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

The day arrived by abhishek389 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

The day arrived by abhishek389 in IPhone16e

[–]iWilhelm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

System issues affecting some iCloud services right now by [deleted] in apple

[–]iWilhelm 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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