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Hunting A Mac Window Lag Bug
- John removed third-party software (SteerMouse, Adobe) and captured spin dumps while debugging a persistent window-drag lag.
- The bug returns after switching users, is reproducible, and is reported to Apple as FB12122106.
2FA Sync Tradeoffs: Convenience Vs Privacy
- Google Authenticator added syncing for 2FA codes but it's not end-to-end encrypted, giving Google potential access.
- iCloud Keychain remains end-to-end encrypted, so avoid Google sync if you require maximum 2FA privacy.
Photos Duplicate Merge Broke Projects
- Apple Photos duplicate merging removed many images and left some photo-book projects with missing pictures.
- John repaired recent projects and exported PDFs as durable backups to preserve book layouts and avoid future loss.