You are about to show a family photo album. Your MacBook screen has an open browser with “how to get a refund for a bird costume” in your search history. Do not mirror until you clear that tab. Trust me on this one.
Also, don’t mirror during a Zoom call. Unless you want your coworkers to see you in 65 inches of awkward lighting. That’s a choice. A hilarious, but maybe regretful, choice.
The “extend” mode—your new best friend
Apple gives you a second option. You can extend your desktop instead of mirroring it. That turns your TV into a separate, giant monitor. Drag a movie to the TV. Keep your emails on your Mac. Multitasking becomes a power move.
How to AirPlay from Chrome to HomePod, Sonos, or Apple TV
Need to watch a recipe while chopping onions? Put the recipe on the TV. Keep your MacBook on the counter for your notes. You look like a tech wizard. No one needs to know it took you three tries to find the AirPlay icon.
