This was a pleasant surprise for me.

I have a few PDFs containing music scans, probably of books that are 40 years old. The scans are probably photocopies of the originals, they are that bad. I was going to wait until I had access to a PC with Adobe Acrobat installed because I wanted to run its OCR and resave those PDFs with the text embedded.

But then I happened to open one of these PDFs on my MacBook Air and, just for fun, typed a word into the search box. It immediately began searching through the PDF and showed me where the word appeared.

Of course, this is live and will be lost the moment you close the PDF. You need to export the PDF again through Preview with 'text embed' turned on if you want the OCR text to be permanently saved.

But this was such a cool surprise, especially since Preview is free on Apple devices. I really appreciate what Apple has done with this.

Used Claude AI to edit/proofread and create the script.

Ran into this the other day — moved a voice memo from my iPhone to my MacBook (via Handoff), tried to send it on WhatsApp Web, and got hit with a flat ‘format not supported’ error. File was a totally normal-looking .m4a. No idea why.

Turns out the extension is lying to you.

What's actually going on

Run this in Terminal on the file:

ffmpeg -i "yourfile.m4a"

Look for the line that says something like:

Stream #0:0[0x1](und): Audio: alac (alac / 0x63616C61), 48000 Hz, stereo, s32p (24 bit)

See that alac? That's the problem. iPhone's Voice Memos app saves recordings using Apple Lossless (ALAC) inside an M4A container by default. WhatsApp's .m4a support only covers AAC, not ALAC — so even though the file extension says .m4a and looks completely standard, WhatsApp rejects it on the codec level, not the container.

The fix

Re-encode the audio stream to AAC. This does mean going from lossless to lossy, but at 128kbps the quality loss is completely inaudible for a spoken voice memo — you're not losing anything you'd notice — and it takes under a second per file:

brew install ffmpeg   # if you don't already have it

ffmpeg -i "input.m4a" -c:a aac -b:a 128k "output.m4a"

That's it. The re-encoded file sends via WhatsApp Web without any issue — as a Document or as regular audio/media.

(If you'd rather keep file sizes down and it's just spoken voice, 64k is perfectly intelligible too — swap -b:a 128k for -b:a 64k.)

Making it painless: a Finder Quick Action

If you don't want to touch Terminal every time, here's a right-click ‘Convert to WhatsApp Audio’ option for Finder.

1. Open Automator → File → New → Quick Action
2. Set ‘Workflow receives current’ to files or folders, ‘in’ to Finder
3. Add a Run Shell Script action, set Shell to /bin/bash, and change ‘Pass input’ to as arguments
4. Paste this in:

​

for f in "$@"
do
  ext="${f##*.}"
  if [ "$ext" != "m4a" ] && [ "$ext" != "M4A" ]; then
    continue
  fi
  dir=$(dirname "$f")
  base=$(basename "$f" ".$ext")
  out="$dir/${base} (converted).m4a"
  /opt/homebrew/bin/ffmpeg -y -i "$f" -c:a aac -b:a 128k "$out"
done

osascript -e 'display notification "Conversion complete" with title "WhatsApp Audio Converter"'

Note: non-.m4a files in your selection are silently skipped — if you select a mixed batch and nothing seems to happen, that's why.

5. Save it as ‘Convert to WhatsApp Audio’ 6. Right-click any .m4a file (or select several) → Quick Actions → Convert to WhatsApp Audio. Converted copies land right next to the originals, no overwriting, with a notification when done.

The script assumes ffmpeg is installed via Homebrew at /opt/homebrew/bin/ffmpeg (default on Apple Silicon). If you're on an Intel Mac, that path is usually /usr/local/bin/ffmpeg instead — run which ffmpeg in Terminal first and swap in whatever path comes back before saving the Quick Action.

Hope this saves someone the same head-scratching session I had.

I'm trying to notate the repeat structure for a song in MuseScore 4 Studio.

1. Ending of chorus before 3 verses

2. Ending of chorus after 3 verses

3. The 3 verses, all different melodies

4. Ending of the 3 verses

The structure is:

Chorus → Verse 1 → Chorus → Verse 2 → Chorus → Verse 3 → Chorus

The chorus has a 1–3 ending labelled 'to Verses', as shown in the first screenshot.

I have the three verses written separately:

• Verse 1 – melody
• Verse 2 – descant over the melody
• Verse 3 – descant over the melody

At the end of each verse I have a D.S., which sends the music back to the chorus.

The problem is that when the chorus reaches its 1–3 ending, MuseScore always goes back to Verse 1. I want it to behave like this:

First time: Chorus → Verse 1 → D.S. → Chorus Second time: Chorus → Verse 2 → D.S. → Chorus Third time: Chorus → Verse 3 → D.S. → final refrain/end

Is there a way to achieve this using MuseScore's repeat/volta/D.S. functionality, so that the 1–3 ending automatically selects Verse 1, Verse 2, and Verse 3 on successive passes?

Or does MuseScore require a different repeat structure for this?

I've attached screenshots showing the chorus ending and the three verses.

Edit: I realize that linking the full score might help. My Soul Magnifies the Lord

Just saw the trailer for Season 6 of *The Chosen*, and a few scenes feel like clear homages to Mel Gibson's 2004 classic *The Passion of the Christ*.

The opening shot of Mary looking at Jesus, Jesus' prayer immediately before the scourging, Christ's hand trembling as it's tied to the scourging pillar, and the overhead shot of him lying on the ground after falling with the cross all immediately brought Gibson's film to mind.

Plenty of the trailer still looks unique to *The Chosen*'s own visual style, but moments like these are a reminder of the lasting impact *The Passion of the Christ* has had. Its imagery has become so iconic that it continues to shape how filmmakers imagine and portray the Passion.

Just saw the trailer for Season 6 of The Chosen, and a few scenes feel like clear homages to Mel Gibson's 2004 classic The Passion of the Christ.

The opening shot of Mary looking at Jesus, Jesus' prayer immediately before the scourging, Christ's hand trembling as it's tied to the scourging pillar, and the overhead shot of him lying on the ground after falling with the cross all immediately brought Gibson's film to mind.

Plenty of the trailer still looks unique to The Chosen's own visual style, but moments like these are a reminder of the lasting impact The Passion of the Christ has had. Its imagery has become so iconic that it continues to shape how filmmakers imagine and portray the Passion.

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Disclaimer: Used multiple AI models for thorough research, and proofreading.

With the current craze for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey and tickets for IMAX going above ₹3,000, you should know that not every IMAX is the same. Some have newer laser projectors. Some have much better sound. Some have huge screens but with older tech. Others have excellent picture quality but are smaller in size.

Unfortunately, theatres rarely advertize these differences, and a lot of information online is outdated or simply incorrect. This guide combines information from IMAX, exhibitors, industry reporting, and community experiences to help you choose the right cinema hall, depending on what you value most.

First, some IMAX terms explained in plain English

You'll see these terms thrown around everywhere, but they're much simpler than they sound.

IMAX Xenon

This is the older generation of digital IMAX. It uses two Xenon projectors working together.

The image is still brighter and sharper than a regular multiplex screen, but compared to newer laser systems it has noticeably weaker contrast, less vibrant colours, softer detail and greyer blacks. Most people who have seen both can immediately tell the difference.

If you've never watched laser IMAX, Xenon will probably still impress you. Once you've experienced laser, it's difficult to go back.

IMAX Laser (Commercial Laser / CoLa)

This is currently the best digital IMAX system available in Mumbai.

It uses dual native 4K laser projectors that produce a brighter image, much higher contrast, deeper blacks, richer colours and visibly finer detail than Xenon. Fast-moving scenes also look cleaner and more stable.

It is also paired with IMAX's full 12-channel sound system, which provides much better positioning of effects around the auditorium.

If picture and sound quality are your highest priorities, this is the standard you should be looking for.

IMAX XT Laser

XT Laser is still laser projection, so picture quality is significantly better than Xenon.

However, it isn't the same system as Commercial Laser.

XT was designed as a more affordable laser solution for multiplex chains. The image is excellent, but it lacks some of the brightness, contrast and flexibility of CoLa, and these auditoriums generally use the older 5-channel IMAX audio system instead of the newer 12-channel setup.

Think of XT as a very good laser IMAX—not quite the flagship version.

Screen size

Bigger isn't automatically better.

A huge screen with an older projector won't necessarily produce a better experience than a slightly smaller screen with newer laser projection.

Ideally you want both.

If you have to choose between size and image quality, most enthusiasts prefer the better projector.

1.43:1 vs 1.90:1

These numbers refer to the shape of the IMAX image.

The tallest IMAX screens in the world use the 1.43:1 aspect ratio, while most commercial digital IMAX theatres—including every IMAX in Mumbai—are 1.90:1.

In practical terms, don't worry too much about this. None of Mumbai's IMAX theatres can show true 15/70 IMAX film presentations, so for almost every Hollywood release you'll be seeing the same expanded 1.90:1 IMAX version regardless of which theatre you choose.

IMAX 12-channel audio

This is the newer IMAX sound system.

It adds more speakers around the auditorium, allowing sounds to move much more precisely around the room. Dialogue is generally clearer, surround effects are more convincing, and action scenes feel larger without simply being louder.

Only one theatre in Mumbai currently offers this.

Every IMAX theatre in the Mumbai

Rank	Theatre	Projection	Audio	Major strengths	Drawbacks	Verdict
1	PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel	Commercial Laser (Dual 4K CoLa)	12-channel IMAX	Best picture quality, best sound, flagship IMAX technology	Screen is smaller than Wadala	Best overall IMAX in Mumbai
2	Miraj Wadala IMAX	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Largest IMAX screen in Mumbai, extremely immersive	XT system instead of CoLa; occasional reports of green-dot artefacts	Best choice if screen size matters most
3	INOX Jio World Plaza, BKC	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Modern auditorium, excellent laser image, premium seating	Smaller than Wadala; lacks 12-channel audio	Excellent all-round experience
4	INOX Sky City, Oberoi Mall, Borivali East	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Bright laser projection, modern auditorium, western suburbs	XT limitations compared to CoLa	Best western suburbs option
5	INOX Eros, Churchgate	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Good laser image, convenient South Mumbai location	Multiple reports of visible screen wrinkles affecting bright scenes	Worth visiting once the screen issue is resolved
6	INOX R City, Ghatkopar	Dual Xenon	6-channel IMAX	Reliable presentation, decent screen	Older projector technology	Good only if nearby
7	INOX Inorbit, Malad	Dual Xenon	6-channel IMAX	Acceptable IMAX experience	Older Xenon projection, surpassed by every laser venue	Lowest recommendation unless location is the priority

Specifications represent the strongest consensus across the research sources. Community reports (such as screen condition) may change over time as theatres perform maintenance.

My ranking (best to worst)

1. PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium

If someone asked me to recommend just one IMAX in Mumbai without considering distance or ticket price, this would be it.

It's the only theatre in the city equipped with Commercial Laser (CoLa) projection and the only one with the newer 12-channel IMAX sound system. The jump in contrast, black levels, colour reproduction and audio precision over the older systems is immediately noticeable, especially in visually ambitious films like Dune, Oppenheimer, Mission: Impossible or Avatar.

Its screen isn't the city's largest, but the overall audiovisual package is comfortably the strongest.

2. Miraj Wadala IMAX

If screen size is the thing that impresses you most, Wadala is still difficult to beat.

The auditorium feels enormous, and blockbuster films genuinely benefit from the added scale. While it uses IMAX XT Laser rather than Commercial Laser, the picture is still excellent and comfortably ahead of the older Xenon theatres.

The only reason it sits behind Palladium is that CoLa projection and 12-channel audio simply deliver a better overall technical presentation. There have also been occasional reports from moviegoers of green laser artefacts on certain screenings, though these don't appear to affect every show.

3. INOX Jio World Plaza

This is probably the easiest recommendation for people who simply want an excellent modern IMAX.

It combines XT Laser projection with one of the newest premium auditoriums in the city, producing consistently impressive image quality and a comfortable viewing experience.

If it had Commercial Laser and 12-channel audio, it would be challenging Palladium for first place.

4. INOX Sky City, Borivali East

For anyone living in the western suburbs, this is probably the sweet spot.

It delivers essentially the same XT Laser image quality as Jio World Plaza while being much more convenient for many people. Unless you're willing to travel across the city specifically for CoLa, Sky City is an easy recommendation.

5. INOX Eros

Technically, Eros should rank alongside the other XT Laser venues.

Unfortunately, multiple recent reports mention visible wrinkles in the projection screen, particularly during bright scenes. That's not a projection problem—it's a physical screen issue—but it can be distracting once you notice it.

If the screen is replaced or repaired, this theatre would likely move much higher.

6. INOX R City

R City still provides a perfectly enjoyable IMAX experience, but it's now showing its age.

The Dual Xenon projection simply can't match modern laser systems for brightness, contrast or fine detail. If you live nearby it's still a reasonable choice, but I wouldn't travel across Mumbai for it.

7. INOX Inorbit Malad

There's nothing fundamentally wrong with this theatre.

The problem is simply that every laser IMAX in Mumbai is better.

If this is your local IMAX you'll still have a good time, but if you're willing to travel even a little, the XT Laser venues provide a noticeably better experience.

So where should you book?

• Best overall experience: PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium.
• Biggest screen: Miraj Wadala.
• Best in the western suburbs: INOX Sky City.
• Best in BKC: INOX Jio World Plaza.
• Best if you're already in South Mumbai: PVR Palladium first, Eros second.
• Only choose the Xenon theatres if they're substantially closer or significantly cheaper than the laser options.

At the end of the day, laser projection is the biggest upgrade you can buy. If you're choosing between a laser IMAX and a Xenon IMAX, pick the laser one almost every time. And if you're willing to pay a premium for the best digital IMAX Mumbai currently offers, PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium remains the benchmark.

Disclaimer: Used multiple AI models for thorough research, and proofreading.

With the current craze for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey and tickets for IMAX going above ₹3,000, you should know that not every IMAX is the same. Some have newer laser projectors. Some have much better sound. Some have huge screens but with older tech. Others have excellent picture quality but are smaller in size.

Unfortunately, theatres rarely advertize these differences, and a lot of information online is outdated or simply incorrect. This guide combines information from IMAX, exhibitors, industry reporting, and community experiences to help you choose the right cinema hall, depending on what you value most.

First, some IMAX terms explained in plain English

You'll see these terms thrown around everywhere, but they're much simpler than they sound.

IMAX Xenon

This is the older generation of digital IMAX. It uses two Xenon projectors working together.

The image is still brighter and sharper than a regular multiplex screen, but compared to newer laser systems it has noticeably weaker contrast, less vibrant colours, softer detail and greyer blacks. Most people who have seen both can immediately tell the difference.

If you've never watched laser IMAX, Xenon will probably still impress you. Once you've experienced laser, it's difficult to go back.

IMAX Laser (Commercial Laser / CoLa)

This is currently the best digital IMAX system available in Mumbai.

It uses dual native 4K laser projectors that produce a brighter image, much higher contrast, deeper blacks, richer colours and visibly finer detail than Xenon. Fast-moving scenes also look cleaner and more stable.

It is also paired with IMAX's full 12-channel sound system, which provides much better positioning of effects around the auditorium.

If picture and sound quality are your highest priorities, this is the standard you should be looking for.

IMAX XT Laser

XT Laser is still laser projection, so picture quality is significantly better than Xenon.

However, it isn't the same system as Commercial Laser.

XT was designed as a more affordable laser solution for multiplex chains. The image is excellent, but it lacks some of the brightness, contrast and flexibility of CoLa, and these auditoriums generally use the older 5-channel IMAX audio system instead of the newer 12-channel setup.

Think of XT as a very good laser IMAX—not quite the flagship version.

Screen size

Bigger isn't automatically better.

A huge screen with an older projector won't necessarily produce a better experience than a slightly smaller screen with newer laser projection.

Ideally you want both.

If you have to choose between size and image quality, most enthusiasts prefer the better projector.

1.43:1 vs 1.90:1

These numbers refer to the shape of the IMAX image.

The tallest IMAX screens in the world use the 1.43:1 aspect ratio, while most commercial digital IMAX theatres—including every IMAX in Mumbai—are 1.90:1.

In practical terms, don't worry too much about this. None of Mumbai's IMAX theatres can show true 15/70 IMAX film presentations, so for almost every Hollywood release you'll be seeing the same expanded 1.90:1 IMAX version regardless of which theatre you choose.

IMAX 12-channel audio

This is the newer IMAX sound system.

It adds more speakers around the auditorium, allowing sounds to move much more precisely around the room. Dialogue is generally clearer, surround effects are more convincing, and action scenes feel larger without simply being louder.

Only one theatre in Mumbai currently offers this.

Every IMAX theatre in the Mumbai

Rank	Theatre	Projection	Audio	Major strengths	Drawbacks	Verdict
1	PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel	Commercial Laser (Dual 4K CoLa)	12-channel IMAX	Best picture quality, best sound, flagship IMAX technology	Screen is smaller than Wadala	Best overall IMAX in Mumbai
2	Miraj Wadala IMAX	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Largest IMAX screen in Mumbai, extremely immersive	XT system instead of CoLa; occasional reports of green-dot artefacts	Best choice if screen size matters most
3	INOX Jio World Plaza, BKC	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Modern auditorium, excellent laser image, premium seating	Smaller than Wadala; lacks 12-channel audio	Excellent all-round experience
4	INOX Sky City, Oberoi Mall, Borivali East	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Bright laser projection, modern auditorium, western suburbs	XT limitations compared to CoLa	Best western suburbs option
5	INOX Eros, Churchgate	XT Laser	5-channel IMAX	Good laser image, convenient South Mumbai location	Multiple reports of visible screen wrinkles affecting bright scenes	Worth visiting once the screen issue is resolved
6	INOX R City, Ghatkopar	Dual Xenon	6-channel IMAX	Reliable presentation, decent screen	Older projector technology	Good only if nearby
7	INOX Inorbit, Malad	Dual Xenon	6-channel IMAX	Acceptable IMAX experience	Older Xenon projection, surpassed by every laser venue	Lowest recommendation unless location is the priority

Specifications represent the strongest consensus across the research sources. Community reports (such as screen condition) may change over time as theatres perform maintenance.

My ranking (best to worst)

1. PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium

If someone asked me to recommend just one IMAX in Mumbai without considering distance or ticket price, this would be it.

It's the only theatre in the city equipped with Commercial Laser (CoLa) projection and the only one with the newer 12-channel IMAX sound system. The jump in contrast, black levels, colour reproduction and audio precision over the older systems is immediately noticeable, especially in visually ambitious films like Dune, Oppenheimer, Mission: Impossible or Avatar.

Its screen isn't the city's largest, but the overall audiovisual package is comfortably the strongest.

2. Miraj Wadala IMAX

If screen size is the thing that impresses you most, Wadala is still difficult to beat.

The auditorium feels enormous, and blockbuster films genuinely benefit from the added scale. While it uses IMAX XT Laser rather than Commercial Laser, the picture is still excellent and comfortably ahead of the older Xenon theatres.

The only reason it sits behind Palladium is that CoLa projection and 12-channel audio simply deliver a better overall technical presentation. There have also been occasional reports from moviegoers of green laser artefacts on certain screenings, though these don't appear to affect every show.

3. INOX Jio World Plaza

This is probably the easiest recommendation for people who simply want an excellent modern IMAX.

It combines XT Laser projection with one of the newest premium auditoriums in the city, producing consistently impressive image quality and a comfortable viewing experience.

If it had Commercial Laser and 12-channel audio, it would be challenging Palladium for first place.

4. INOX Sky City, Borivali East

For anyone living in the western suburbs, this is probably the sweet spot.

It delivers essentially the same XT Laser image quality as Jio World Plaza while being much more convenient for many people. Unless you're willing to travel across the city specifically for CoLa, Sky City is an easy recommendation.

5. INOX Eros

Technically, Eros should rank alongside the other XT Laser venues.

Unfortunately, multiple recent reports mention visible wrinkles in the projection screen, particularly during bright scenes. That's not a projection problem—it's a physical screen issue—but it can be distracting once you notice it.

If the screen is replaced or repaired, this theatre would likely move much higher.

6. INOX R City

R City still provides a perfectly enjoyable IMAX experience, but it's now showing its age.

The Dual Xenon projection simply can't match modern laser systems for brightness, contrast or fine detail. If you live nearby it's still a reasonable choice, but I wouldn't travel across Mumbai for it.

7. INOX Inorbit Malad

There's nothing fundamentally wrong with this theatre.

The problem is simply that every laser IMAX in Mumbai is better.

If this is your local IMAX you'll still have a good time, but if you're willing to travel even a little, the XT Laser venues provide a noticeably better experience.

So where should you book?

• Best overall experience: PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium.
• Biggest screen: Miraj Wadala.
• Best in the western suburbs: INOX Sky City.
• Best in BKC: INOX Jio World Plaza.
• Best if you're already in South Mumbai: PVR Palladium first, Eros second.
• Only choose the Xenon theatres if they're substantially closer or significantly cheaper than the laser options.

At the end of the day, laser projection is the biggest upgrade you can buy. If you're choosing between a laser IMAX and a Xenon IMAX, pick the laser one almost every time. And if you're willing to pay a premium for the best digital IMAX Mumbai currently offers, PVR ICON Phoenix Palladium remains the benchmark.

Rotten Tomatoes doesn't let you browse their site without disabling ad blockers, and they ask you this 'nicely', without actually an option to ignore it. Old methods of refreshing the page a few times didn't work for me: I am using Adguard on MS Edge on MacOS.

So this is what you do:

1. Click on Adguard's icon
2. Press the setting gear
3. Filters
4. Activate 'Annoyances'
5. Open Annoyances
6. Activate 'Adblock Warning Removal List'

Rotten Tomatoes doesn't let you browse their site without disabling ad blockers, and they ask you this 'nicely', without actually an option to ignore it. Old methods of refreshing the page a few times didn't work for me: I am using Adguard on MS Edge on MacOS.

So this is what you do:

1. Click on Adguard's icon
2. Press the setting gear
3. Filters
4. Activate 'Annoyances'
5. Open Annoyances
6. Activate 'Adblock Warning Removal List'

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Prompt: bring this image to detailed colour life

Original from Wikipedia