Meet Dashing: the first iPhone and iPad app for EmDash
My blog runs on EmDash, an open-source publishing platform. I love it, but there was one thing I kept running into. Writing in a web admin page on a phone is, let's…
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PairPods: The Free macOS App That Fixes Apple's Broken AirPods Sharing
Apple's Share Audio feature works great on iPhone but it doesn't exist on macOS. PairPods is a free, open-source menubar app that fixes that, letting you share audio between any Bluetooth devices on your Mac with a single click.
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Little Finder Guy... Now Printable
Unless you've been living off the grid this past week, you've probably seen the tiny mascot that crashed Apple's MacBook Neo announcement. Nobody introduced him. Nobody named him. He just showed up…
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NextDNS Fights Age Verification
Age checks on the internet are becoming more common, with platforms like Reddit, X (Twitter), Xbox, and others now asking users in the U.K., U.S., and Europe to prove they’re over 18…
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My Personal Software Development Philosophy
I approach software development from a personal place: I build tools that solve problems I encounter in my own life. Rather than keeping these solutions locked away or treating them as proprietary…
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Cellphone Plans are A Better Value Today than in 2007?!
The other day I saw this post from @thebasicappleguy reminding us of the launch plans for the original iPhone back in 2007. It got me thinking — what does that $60/month actually…
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One Year with Matic: Looking Back on the Promise of AI Cleaning
Summary: After a year with Matic, it’s clear this AI-powered robot cleaner is in a league of its own. From rock-solid hardware and consistently reliable cleaning to seamless software updates and effortless…
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A Minimalist E Ink Display That Brings Widgets to Your Walls (Or Your Old Kindle or ESP32 Device)
Imagine a screen that doesn’t demand your attention — one that quietly updates throughout the day with just the info you want. No glowing LEDs. No noise. No distractions. That’s the promise…
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Goodbye Pocket... Hello karakeep and Self Archiving
With the announcement that Pocket is shutting down, I found myself rethinking how I save and archive articles online. Pocket has been a staple for years, but its closure is a reminder…
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First Look and Thoughts on the Matic Floor Cleaner
Matic is a promising AI-enabled robotic cleaner with advanced navigation capabilities, adapting to changes in the living space. Despite being taller than average, it offers exceptional cleaning in low-light conditions and impressive battery life. Privacy is prioritized, with all data staying local. With NVIDIA AI chips, it's priced at $999.
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AI, Why?
Soooo.... WordPress just integrated AI writing into its editor. I have thoughts, but wanted to ask our AI overlords what it thought... I can see some bias! AI Automatic Blogging: The Power…
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How to Automatically Post to BlueSky from Other Sources
It has been a bit difficult keeping up with the many new social networks out there but most of the time there is an easy way to federate your posts. The exception…
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Have a Tesla, but despise the Wireless Charger? Love it Again with 3D Printing!
Ever since I got my pre-2021 Tesla Model 3, I’ve loved almost everything about the car—except for the clunky, outdated charging options for my iPhone. I always wanted something that looked like…
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