During August 2025, Beidl focused on stabilizing display configuration in the canonical/mir repository by addressing a crash related to unset clone_output_index values. Using C++ and applying defensive programming techniques, Beidl isolated the bug and implemented a validation check to ensure the optional value was set before access. This targeted fix improved reliability across diverse environments, including the ThinkPad X1 Yoga running Lomiri PPA, by reducing runtime errors and supporting smoother configuration persistence. The work demonstrated careful bug isolation and clear commit practices, contributing to a lower support burden and enhancing the robustness of the software’s display configuration logic.