Struggling with slow Wi-Fi and apps that won't load properly on your iPhone or iPad? Mikah Sargent shares a look at the hidden Wi-Fi settings that could be sabotaging your internet experience, uncovering the specific toggles that might be causing Instagram videos to stop mid-scroll and social media sites to fail loading.

Managing Saved Networks - How to view and connect to your commonly used networks, plus adding hidden networks that don't broadcast their SSID

"Ask to Join Networks" Settings - Why Mikah chooses "Off" to avoid constant network prompts

Auto-Join Hotspot Feature - How your device can automatically connect to personal hotspots and when to use "Ask to Join" vs "Automatic"

Network Management with Face ID - Using the Edit button to access your complete network history stored in iCloud Keychain and removing unwanted connections

Auto-Join Problems - Why devices sometimes connect to guest networks instead of main networks and how to prevent this frustrating issue

Low Data Mode - A crucial setting for hotspots and limited data connections that disables background tasks like photo syncing and automatic updates

Private Wi-Fi Address Explained - How MAC address randomization protects your privacy but can cause connection issues with certain networks that use MAC filtering

IP Address Tracking - Why Apple's "Limit IP Address Tracking" feature (a premium service) often causes slow connections and social media loading failures

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Get ready to experience the future of iPad productivity as Mikah Sargent takes us on an exclusive first look at iPadOS 26's intuitive windowing system that finally brings true multitasking to Apple's tablet platform. Mikah explores Apple's latest iPadOS 26 beta, revealing how the iPad is evolving into a more desktop-like experience with powerful new windowing capabilities and familiar Mac-inspired interface elements.

• Windowing System - Detailed walkthrough of the new multi-window functionality, activated by tapping a curved "macaroni noodle" icon in the bottom-right corner of compatible apps

• Mac-Style Window Controls - Demonstration of the familiar red, yellow, and green "stoplight" buttons borrowed from macOS that allow users to close, minimize, and resize windows with precision

• Multi-App Window Management - Live demo showing how multiple apps (Safari, Music, Settings) can run simultaneously in resizable windows, creating a true desktop-like multitasking experience

• Menu Bar Integration - Exclusive look at how traditional menu bars have arrived on iPadOS, providing access to app-specific settings, file operations, and system controls just like on Mac

• Safari Windowing Features - Exploration of how web browsing works in the new windowed environment, including tab management and window manipulation capabilities

• Settings and Music App Integration - Demonstration of how system apps adapt to the windowing interface, including quick access to app settings via Command+Comma keyboard shortcut

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Mikah Sargent takes viewers on a quick first look at macOS Tahoe, Apple's upcoming operating system that introduces a stunning "Liquid Glass" design language and powerful new features that blur the lines between Mac and iPhone. Get ready to see the future of Mac as Mikah explores the redesigned interface, enhanced integration features, and AI-powered tools coming to your desktop.

• Liquid Glass Design Language - Deep dive into the new "Liquid Glass" aesthetic with rounded corners, glassy background effects, and softer visual elements throughout the system
• Enhanced Appearance Customization - Comprehensive look at new theming options including light/dark modes, multicolor themes, icon styles (default, dark, clear, tinted), and customizable folder colors
• Native Phone App for Mac - Major addition of a dedicated Phone app to macOS with Wi-Fi calling support and notification management, separate from FaceTime
• Supercharged Spotlight Search - Revolutionary updates allowing quick message sending, in-app searches across Books and Shortcuts, and intelligent system settings access
• Clipboard History Feature - Long-awaited clipboard management finally arrives on Mac, accessible through Spotlight
• Apple Intelligence Integration - AI-powered shortcuts and features utilizing Apple's private cloud compute model for enhanced productivity
• Redesigned Control Center - Updated interface with new slider designs and glossy aesthetics
• Safari Content-First Design - Enhanced browsing experience with full-screen content display and adaptive color bars that match webpage content
• Live Translation Everywhere - System-wide translation capabilities extending to Messages and other applications across the platform
• Image Playground & ChatGPT - Creative AI tools for generating custom images, including ChatGPT integration for advanced image creation
• iPhone Live Activities on Mac - Cross-device integration bringing iPhone live activities (Uber, Instacart) directly to the Mac desktop
• Hold Assist Feature - Smart phone call management that notifies users when they're no longer on hold during calls
• Advanced Spotlight Intelligence - AI-powered suggestions for automatic playlist creation and intelligent split-screen app arrangements
• New Parental Controls - Enhanced family safety features with updated control options for parents
• Journal App for Mac - Popular iOS journaling application finally makes its debut on macOS platform
• Redesigned Games App - Comprehensive gaming hub for continuing saved games, accessing Apple Arcade, and coordinating multiplayer sessions with friends

Host: Mikah Sargent

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