Accidental Tech Podcast

535: My Computer Supports Math

May 16, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Kobo Dropbox Hack Restores Missing Feature

  • Marco moved from a Kobo Sage to a Libra 2 and missed Dropbox support he relied on for loading ePubs and exporting notes.
  • He installed a third-party NickelMenu plugin, used a restricted Dropbox account, and regained Dropbox integration within minutes.
INSIGHT

Display Limits Stem From SoC Design

  • M1/M2 Macs limit external displays because Apple allocated significant die area to display controllers on the SoC.
  • That hardware decision, not simple software throttling, explains single external-display limits on many M1/M2 machines.
ADVICE

Use DisplayLink Docks As A Practical Workaround

  • Use DisplayLink docks or adapters to add multiple monitors to M1/M2 Macs when native support is lacking.
  • Expect tradeoffs: driver complexity, DRM playback limitations, and potential visual compromises.
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