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User details complex macOS/watchOS resync after reinstall, aided by Gemini

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The user encountered issues restoring system settings on macOS after a reinstall, specifically with their Apple Watch unlocking their laptop. They received a lengthy, complex procedure from Gemini to resync watchOS and macOS, which ultimately worked after the user added their own expletives. AI

RANK_REASON This is a personal anecdote about using an AI assistant for troubleshooting, not a significant industry event.

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User details complex macOS/watchOS resync after reinstall, aided by Gemini

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # AI is a lot more polite than I am. After reinstalling macOS Paranoia, many if not most of the system settings are not restored. I like to have my # AppleWatch

    # AI is a lot more polite than I am. After reinstalling macOS Paranoia, many if not most of the system settings are not restored. I like to have my # AppleWatch unlock my laptop, but the reinstall & restore broke that, of course. Thanks, # Apple ! # Gemini gave me a 17-step proce…

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