Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting Hidden macOS 26 Features, Homebrew Upgrades, and VPN Gotchas
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Dec 29, 2025 Explore the exciting new features of macOS 26, including window screen recording and clever workarounds to hide the MacBook notch. Keep your Homebrew setup efficient and learn about common audio issues like AirPods mic failures. Discover pitfalls of VPNs and Tailscale device expirations, and how to manage vacation photos without duplicates. Dive into the pros and cons of different MVNOs, plus the role of AI in tech support. Wrap up with cool tools for health tracking, app updates, and nostalgic screen savers.
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Avoid International Day Passes
- Install a local eSIM before travel and set cellular data to the local eSIM to avoid international day-pass charges.
- Turn off data roaming and cellular data switching for your home line and enable Wi‑Fi calling for messages and calls.
Not All MVNOs Are Equal
- MVNO performance can differ significantly from the host carrier despite using the same towers.
- Anecdotal experience showed an AT&T MVNO provided worse data reliability than actual AT&T customers.
Manage Vacation Photo Syncing
- When offline on vacation, turn off iCloud Photos syncing and AirDrop photos to your iPad, then re-enable syncing later and use Photos' Duplicates tool.
- Back up camera imports to USB as a secondary copy to avoid total loss.
