Apple Ecosystem

Methods for Screen Mirroring Mobile Devices to TV and Personal Usage Experience

Recently, family members asked how to mirror their phones to the TV. It seems many people still don’t know about this feature, so I’ll introduce various methods for mirroring mobile devices to TV and share my personal usage experience.

Aug 2, 2025

How to Download and Install iOS 26 Beta

Apple has provided official methods to download and install developer preview versions of iOS/iPadOS/macOS and other systems, eliminating the need to use third-party platforms for updates. This article uses iPhone as an example to demonstrate how to download and install iOS 26 Beta version.

Jun 10, 2025

Do MacBooks Need Screen Protectors?

Pros and cons of using a MacBook screen protector, how to clean the display safely, and why magnetic protectors are a good compromise.

Jun 4, 2025

Getting the iPhone 16 Pro: Great, But Also Has Issues

Now the 618 shopping festival lasts for months. Before June 18th even arrives, the activities have already started early. I couldn’t resist and got the iPhone 16 Pro in mid-month. So far, I’ve been using it for several weeks. Here I’ll mark down my usage experience and also explain what I consider to be the issues with the 16.

May 29, 2025

Guide to Apple Podcasts

I enjoy listening to podcasts before bed at night. Recently someone asked me how to use podcasts, so today I’m writing a guide to share my current usage patterns. Apple Podcasts As an Apple ecosystem user, I use Apple Podcasts for podcasts. Currently Apple offers clients for the following platforms, and personally, I mainly use the iPhone version.

May 6, 2025

Getting the iPad 11

I picked up the 11-inch iPad a few days ago. It’s an entry-level tablet, but it’s more than enough for me right now. After using it for a bit, I’m jotting down my impressions.

Apr 12, 2025

Getting the MacBook Air M4

I recently picked up a MacBook Air M4. After a few days of use, I’m quite happy with it, so here are some quick notes on my experience.

Mar 19, 2025

Screen Time in Apple Systems

Today a friend asked me what the gray bar chart in Apple’s Screen Time statistics means. I actually wasn’t too sure either, so I looked it up and here I’ll record what I found.

Mar 7, 2025

Getting the Mac mini M4

I recently picked up a Mac mini M4. After using it for a few weeks, I’m really happy with it, so I’m jotting down my impressions here. Why I Bought It My only non-work computer was a 2019 MacBook Pro with 32 GB of RAM, but it’s sluggish and runs hot. To make tinkering more enjoyable, I decided to get a Mac mini.

Feb 24, 2025

Subscribing to ChatGPT Plus in the Turkey Region

This post explains how to use a Turkey-region Apple ID to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus at a lower cost, covering the registration steps, top-up methods, and key caveats so you can enjoy the service for less.

Nov 15, 2024