Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience.
Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones
Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods
Fine-tuning ringtone and alert volume controls for less disruption
"Change with buttons" explained: separation of media and alert volumes
Customizing haptic feedback and vibration settings for notifications
Setting default sounds for ringtones, texts, voicemail, and mail alerts
Keyboard feedback: toggling typing sounds and haptics preference
Differences between iPhone and iPad haptics (limitations on iPad)
Controlling speaker volume limits and effects on media playback
Understanding "Reduce Loud Sounds" to avoid abrupt audio spikes
Headphone safety: adjusting reduced loud audio upper limit for AirPods
Headphone usage notifications & protecting hearing over seven days
Managing USB audio accessory settings and privacy tracking
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 208: Eye Tracking on iPhone
Control your iPhone just by looking at it. Mikah Sargent dives into the eye-tracking (and head tracking) feature on iOS, showing how it contributes to accessibility and reimagines device interaction.
How to set up and use iOS eye tracking controls
Eye tracking customization: smoothing, snap to item, dwell control, and more
Eye tracking training process and device positioning tips
Accuracy challenges and retraining
Head tracking as an alternative: facial gestures trigger iOS actions
Head tracking menu navigation with expressions
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 207: Ultimate Menu Bar Control
Mac users, forget juggling third-party apps! Apple's macOS Tahoe finally gives you real control over your menu bar and Control Center. Check out how this long-awaited update could change the way you work every day.
Exploring new default transparent menu bar background visuals
Adjusting menu bar visibility and hiding options in System Settings
Toggling menu bar background effects for better personalization
Managing recent documents, apps, and servers through menu bar settings
Adding, removing, and arranging controls in menu bar and Control Center
Detailed walkthrough of menu bar settings like WiFi, Bluetooth, battery, Focus, and display
Granular app icon management—allow or deny permission to show in menu bar
Rearranging menu bar icons using command+drag
Quick reset options and comprehensive clock display tweaks for the menu bar
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 206: Testing Hearing Health With Just iPhone & AirPods Pro
See how AirPods Pro team up with your iPhone to run a personal hearing test and tailor audio just for you. Get a firsthand look at a health tool you may not realize is sitting in your pocket.
Step-by-step guide to starting hearing test and prepping devices
Real-time noise detection and environment checks during test setup
Fit adjustment guidance and sound tests for optimal AirPod positioning
Tone pulses and interactive hearing assessment via iOS Health integration
Saving and reviewing audiogram results in Health app after test completion
AirPods tuning and hearing assistance recommendations based on test results
Host: Mikah Sargent
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HOA 205: Take Actions in macOS Tahoe With Spotlight
This episode demonstrates how Spotlight's new "actions" feature quietly transforms your workflow, adapting to the app you're using and what you copy, delivering shortcuts you never knew you needed. Discover how to create lightning-fast quick keys in Spotlight, letting you instantly send emails, print documents, or launch commands in your favorite apps.
Spotlight actions get personal—suggestions adapt to your app usage
Third-party apps feed custom actions into Spotlight
Actions adapt to your current app like Photos & Notes
Context-aware Spotlight pulls menu bar commands and clipboard data
Quick Keys for Spotlight actions let you set up fast shortcuts
Real-world examples: creating shortcuts for email, Finder, and printer tasks
Spotlight actions connect workflows—print PDFs and automate simple actions
Host: Mikah Sargent
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