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Display & Battery

ProblemFix
Screen flickeringSystem Settings > Displays > check refresh rate. Restart Mac.
External monitor not detectedUnplug and replug the cable. Try a different USB-C/HDMI adapter.
Colors look wrongSystem Settings > Displays > Turn on True Tone. Check Night Shift isn't on.
Resolution looks blurrySystem Settings > Displays > Choose "Default" or "More Space"

Battery Draining Fast

  1. Check Activity Monitor > Energy tab for battery-draining apps
  2. Turn on Low Power Mode: System Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode
  3. Reduce screen brightness: F1 key
  4. Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not needed
  5. Close browser tabs: each tab uses energy
  6. Check Battery Health: System Settings > Battery > Battery Health

Your MacBook Neo should get up to 16 hours of battery life. If you're getting significantly less, check for rogue apps in Activity Monitor.