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I break things for a living!

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2024-08-11 04:41:20

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Testing it out, looks quite a bit better than the image. Left half is Rectangle controls. Used some code and SF Symbols to generate all the icons and keep them somewhat consistent. This could really use a knob…
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/941/077/424/266/691/original/3d24b0119e93447b.jpeg

2024-08-10 02:14:09

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@npub1zvt…kf3l I always VESA mount monitors, can't “stand” regular stands.

2024-08-07 21:40:09

Anyone try out this Stream Deck Neo? Haven't had good luck with the full size Stream Deck but this one looks pretty cool.
https://www.elgato.com/us/en/p/stream-deck-neo

2024-08-07 20:54:52

I like Keychron keyboards, but man someone hit this thing with an ugly stick.
No link to the kickstarter because I refuse to support this.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/922/256/314/780/110/original/10b9a30fa90f9248.jpeg

2024-07-17 23:19:24

I've recently accepted 32" 4k as an acceptable size/resolution on Mac. Sure innocn a lot better, but also a ton more expensive. This innocn is pretty tempting, high refresh rate, great P3 color support (in SDR at least) and actually factory calibrated.
Probably pretty good for console gaming as well using the HDR mode. Seems like a good all in one style monitor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BCK1K44F/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A2SHWIYMNRTTNZ&th=1

2024-07-03 04:32:35

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If only cables weren’t a thing.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/720/212/892/876/699/original/a969ff36f1c0ac71.jpeg

2024-07-02 18:42:35

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Took a bit longer than expected and had to break out the router to fix the edges but desk top came out OK.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/717/892/941/276/733/original/895f5ee5209cb0a1.jpeg

2024-06-28 21:13:53

Weekend project, my back hurts already. Though to be honest it always hurts.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/695/838/649/325/740/original/c36d97b6024a9453.jpeg

2024-06-19 21:29:42

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Putting the SDR outside gets me a lot more signals, including a couple full on weather stations. It does however look really sketchy.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/644/940/039/376/920/original/a4b1c27f528e19ed.png

2024-06-19 19:09:44

Yikes.
https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5765292/mozilla-sued-for-discrimination-by-former-ceo-to-be

2024-06-18 15:47:08

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Finally got the SDR device hooked up, I get temperature from some neighbors device but not seeing the weather station anywhere (at least not at 433MHz).
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/637/930/716/047/557/original/40b6862d56e045f0.png

2024-06-12 17:40:46

I may be good/lucky at a lot of things, deciding when to sell stock is apparently not one of those things.

2024-06-11 20:06:29

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Linux idle power consumption isn’t bad. That’s mini + HD + NIC. Guessing N100 would only hit 10-15 idle but that’s a $200 purchase vs $35 for the NIC.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/599/314/369/805/841/original/b7f63911eac460e2.jpeg

2024-06-11 00:06:40

I picked up these (fully functional) ATTO dual 10GbE T2 NICS dirt cheap on Fleebay. Would love to know how they got in such terrible shape, it’s not like these are portable devices.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/594/596/453/415/082/original/b4e3faa0b9c63a66.jpeg

2024-06-10 20:38:53

I think I'm fine with most of these "AI” features, not sure I'll use many of them but they are for the most part OK.
Exceptions being re-write and the image generation stuff. I don't want to read everything with the “did X write this or is it computer junk" mindset. Image Generation is just troubling to me from a copying art standpoint.

2024-06-09 21:07:56

Monitor Alert! Asus announced true 5k and 6k monitors.
👍 Built in KVM + USB-C/DP/HDMI inputs.
👎 Matte.
https://press.asus.com/news/press-releases/asus-computex-2024-display-innovations/

2024-06-02 17:16:45

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@npub1p9k…865w screen on it is fine. I have the OLED switch & SD, don't feel like it's a downgrade.

2024-06-01 00:06:05

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What feels like 1 month later.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/537/971/059/159/199/original/5948f497abc06540.jpeg

2024-05-28 21:14:01

Noticed a house about 100-200 feet away has an anemometer, and I'm guessing other weather related sensors. Wonder if I can get an SDR to pick up the signal and if its rude to do so…

2024-05-26 23:42:36

Wife’s away, time to run some fiber…
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/509/567/211/730/076/original/633d78aacce3145e.jpeg

2024-05-21 02:13:29

I'm so sorry for my loss.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/476/186/612/726/996/original/f3ab3aeb05aac40d.png

2024-05-10 22:11:08

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@npub1tuz…y7d3 interesting tradition. In my mind all I did was pay for it, he did all the hard work.

2024-05-10 21:22:55

1 down, 2 to go.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/418/420/938/902/150/original/2354555e86ef847c.jpeg

2024-05-10 00:38:31

Yikes, bailing on the platform you funded because they are worried about safety is quite the stand.
https://www.piratewires.com/p/interview-with-jack-dorsey-mike-solana
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2024-04-25 20:14:40

Hey Bluesky let me know if you want to back an actual native client, I can send you my wire transfer info. 🤪
https://mstdn.social/@TechCrunch/112332961059271868

2024-04-22 01:18:46

This does not bring me joy.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/311/764/438/041/253/original/0a8b4c6dc1eaae8f.jpeg

2024-04-17 16:37:28

Printing out a paper backup copy of my Taxes. This is fine?
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/287/065/431/148/222/original/742a9ce768025b13.png

2024-04-16 01:08:33

So, uhm, it’s a fancy wireless microphone?
https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/15/24130832/limitless-ai-pendant-wearable-meetings

2024-03-25 21:41:11

I parked next to one of the fancier Tesla models and was surprised it didn’t have an obnoxious customized license plate. I thought this was required? *
* It did have an obnoxious space x custom badge thing…

2024-03-20 23:50:54

On one hand I'd really like to see the App Store monopoly not be a thing anymore, on the other hand DOJ lawsuit doesn't sound great for AAPL stock price.

2024-03-13 16:57:43

Pretty sure “most app do not make money”, is also a valid headline. https://mastodon.social/@macrumors/112089127225310122

2024-03-05 20:14:32

Apparently everything is an error in Swift 6.

2024-03-04 19:05:40

New hobby, replacing AI with Blockchain, makes about as much sense.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/038/742/404/149/702/original/670d8743e153669a.png

2024-02-20 04:36:57

I wanted to see some details about that new Twitter book and googled Extreme Hardcore, now I'm probably on a list. 🤓

2024-02-18 19:08:27

Brutal morning but my experiment worked.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/953/818/729/732/856/original/2cd8a24078ab0473.png

2024-02-16 19:51:48

I should actually look around Xcode more often, I'm sure this was in there forever but I just found it. Finds all subclasses of the selected class. (I'm choosing to ignore the Swiftism menu naming).
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/942/664/568/673/388/original/1cf4cb83334d5a30.png

2024-02-16 01:37:31

Wow, that’s quite something. Obviously not scientific but I was expecting maybe 10%, if the real numbers are anywhere close to this, yikes! https://tapbots.social/@paul/111932697416970424

2024-02-12 17:41:37

“Hi,
We'd like to resell a single copy of your $13 Mac software to our customer at a ridiculous markup. Are you able to offer us a discount, fill out this huge PDF form and accept 45 days payment terms?”

2024-02-09 20:37:03

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@npub1sy6…5dxr have you heard about the Vision Pro? (maybe too soon for you)

2024-02-09 20:26:55

Emails that are basically “Have you heard about this new network called Bluesky" crack me up. What would that really say about me if I hadn't heard of it by now?

2024-02-08 21:49:07

I tested out the Vision Pro, there were definitely a few "that's neat" moments, but I just didn't care for it overall. Maybe part of it was not having the right bits and pieces for my head shape? I don't know just came away with the impression that if I never tried it again, it wouldn't bother me.

2024-02-06 21:48:55

What a weird story, something just doesn't add up. The only toothbrush I found that has any sort of WiFi technology is a $400 Oral-B model. So 3M people bought this thing and actually connected it to WiFi? Just doesn't sound plausible.
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/three-million-malware-infected-smart-toothbrushes-used-in-swiss-ddos-attacks-botnet-causes-millions-of-euros-in-damages

2024-02-05 18:44:53

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@npub1l8q…f4up @npub1grd…km72 you can always take a drive, you have the right car for it...

2024-02-02 23:10:06

Compatible with Mac!
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/864/171/921/220/904/original/b49a7b21b1cae1df.png

2024-02-02 15:13:52

Coming soon to a website near you. “How My Apple Vision Pro Became My Primary Computer”. The harrowing tale of a dude who bought the latest Apple device and now just won't stop talking about it. From the minds that brought you “How My iPad Pro Became My Primary Computer" and “What's a Computer?”. Rated R for aRRRgh not again.

2024-02-01 22:45:20

LOLWUT? I wonder if this is going to be run by the same folks who run the Apple Store anti-union meetings.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/858/412/225/500/857/original/6a1b22003a0c1f40.png

2024-01-31 00:10:40

I skimmed a couple of the Vision Pro reviews and I still don't think the device is for me. It does make me want to try a version that is just a huge thunderbolt monitor for a Mac.

2024-01-28 05:20:43

Which is the more forgettable movie franchise Fast & Furious or Mission Impossible? Pretty sure I've watched almost all movies from both, also pretty sure I couldn't tell a single plot line from any of them.

2024-01-24 18:56:25

I recently bought a Nintendo Switch OLED (yeah I know new one will come out any year now). Really boggles my mind that Apple doesn't make a competing device, they already have just about every part to make a compelling handheld gaming device. Yeah its not going to be a trillion dollar project, but at least to me seems like super easy money.

2024-01-19 19:31:21

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@npub1utv…87lr if you aren't ordering one, Apple really is doomed.

2024-01-18 01:10:20

Every couple month or so I look through the PHPicker API to see if I'm missing something. My brain just can't comprehend that not only is the default Photos sharing behavior to include location but that there's no API option to opt out of getting the location data. *
* I strip the data before uploading it, Mastodon also strips the data during processing, but I think Apple should strip all that out by default before passing it to any apps.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/774/047/720/801/536/original/c47286ec12851ec3.png

2024-01-14 18:09:44

I’m way too deep into Apple’s ecosystem but damn these Samsung tablets seem like a good deal. Hell you can even pop in an SD card to store all your media, what a crazy concept.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/755/406/928/957/299/original/bbb979c7bd6abd40.png

2024-01-13 23:22:58

2024 is going to be the year of OLED monitors. Unfortunately no one is making a 4k 27" OLED which would be a pretty good all in one monitor. Plenty of 32" 4k available but not a huge fan of the Mac scaled option on those.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJf6iBDIyOc

2024-01-13 20:36:11

🦊
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/750/320/345/631/497/original/bc8d24211ac2f761.png

2024-01-12 20:59:09

It’s been exactly one year since Tweetbot was banned. The company formerly known as Twitter is now maybe worth 1/4 what it was. Coincidence?

2023-12-24 23:14:47

This thing has been slow all weekend, who the hell is working on a Sunday right before Christmas?
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/637/697/944/383/000/original/a642e5c22b0089dc.png

2023-12-11 17:07:21

Well that was 100% unexpected. Thanks!
https://www.macstories.net/stories/macstories-selects-2023-recognizing-the-best-apps-of-the-year/
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/562/643/075/257/840/original/beb97dcb6d060154.jpeg

2023-12-07 01:23:24

Why the hell is the Suicide Squad rated higher than The Suicide Squad when The Suicide Squad was a better Suicide Squad movie than the Suicide Squad?
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/536/282/081/472/484/original/c3c654cbd0eee1a4.png

2023-12-06 16:33:34

A timely reminder that Mastodon push notifications are end to end encrypted, not just for Ivory but for all apps.

2023-11-25 22:35:42

Is it really a good deal? The best way to answer that is to use The Camelizer. If you've never heard of it you are really missing out. There's even a Safari Extension for it.
https://camelcamelcamel.com

2023-11-22 00:33:21

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@npub1utv…87lr last time I used expercom they didn’t charge state taxes. But it’s been a while.

2023-11-21 20:39:23

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@npub1sy6…5dxr @npub1rcp…m4qx me too, not quite enough yet to look for a way to turn it off, but probably soon.

2023-11-20 20:42:41

AMD gives a big 🖕 to Amdahl with their latest 96 core desktop CPU. RIP M3 Ultra!
https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-linux-threadripper-pro-7995wx

2023-11-16 21:31:53

They say interoperability with Android, I hear blue bubble spam.

2023-11-13 01:39:28

Insert groan sound effect.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/400/449/840/165/592/original/52f5d1f16f8f4a4f.png

2023-11-06 17:19:04

I have mixed feelings about the death of the 27" iMac. As someone who likes to swap out both frequently, I've never been a fan of tethering the display to the CPU. But it was arguably the best Mac for development for a number of years. User upgradable RAM, great display and a decent config was “affordable" (at least as much as any Mac is).
IMO the Studio is a better replacement, unless Apple jacks up the M3 price. But would like to see some Apple monitors that aren't full of compromises.

2023-11-06 00:12:37

This seems pretty neat, always wanted to play with an FPGA. I’d really consider buying one if I wasn’t sure it’d just sit on a shelf for the next 10 years.
https://www.beagleboard.org/blog/2023-11-02-beaglev-fire-announcement

2023-11-04 15:59:17

In an effort to thwart further regulation Apple tells the EU that the iPhone is actually 3 distinct devices: an iPod, a phone and an internet mobile communicator!

2023-11-02 22:41:53

Mac revenue down, why? IMO because the M1 “”/Pro are too damn good.
Will the M3 fix things? I doubt it, the M3 Max is a ton better than the M1/M2 Pro/Max, but the machines most people can actually afford to buy aren't “got to buy it" faster.

2023-11-01 20:36:30

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@npub1src…fms4 I think we must have wildly different definitions of obsolete.

2023-10-31 00:21:18

I hope Apple keeps up the pattern and calls the next event Sporty Fast.

2023-10-24 18:14:38

Scary Fast better mean new Pro/Ultra/DoubleUltra chips or I suspect the EU is going to fine Apple for misleading advertising.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/290/880/825/292/479/original/21c4105201e2ebdb.jpeg

2023-10-18 20:59:25

I'm VPNed in to a machine in another state using Windows via Remote Desktop. At the same time using wireless Sidecar on an iPad. And you know what? It all works, not super fluid and all that but certainly more than enough to get the job done.

2023-10-18 02:18:59

Bahahaha. Good luck with that.
https://fortune.com/2023/10/17/twitter-x-charging-new-users-1-dollar-year-to-tweet/

2023-10-17 16:25:54

If you see a stylus chart, they blew it.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/250/817/063/530/569/original/b89a7bbb3e470d0a.png

2023-10-06 21:16:14

Twitter users hate this one weird ad trick.
https://mashable.com/article/twitter-x-new-clickbait-ad-format

2023-10-02 23:18:36

I'm looking for a rock solid < 15W pfSense box, that doesn't cost a fortune.
I could go with one of the various N5105 or N100 aliexpress “firewalls” + USB watchdog timer, but not sure how reliable that hardware is for just sitting there without being touched for months. Plus would always worry about the damned things catching on fire.
Other choice is actually a Mac Mini 2014, I know they are reliable, won't catch on fire and sip power. But no hardware watchdog option on these…

2023-09-30 17:02:23

I bought an Embody Chair not very long after they came out, went to look at buying another one and nearly choked on the price. WTH?
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/111/154/701/250/660/031/original/7321a90362577a3b.png

2023-09-27 22:49:45

Why not just call it the iPhone 15 mini?
https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/27/iphone-se-4-details

2023-09-25 16:49:57

Hide My Email is one of Apple's best features in years, but please someone add a quick deactivate address option directly in Mail.app. The current deactivation process is so clunky.

2023-09-12 19:43:47

I don't know enough to have an issue with carbon offsets and all that stuff. Sounds better than not doing it to me.
You know what would sound even better? Super cheap/easy battery replacements and extended OS support for older devices.
Which is just another way of saying bring back the :device_macpro2013:.

2023-09-12 19:36:37

What's the overall environmental message? The new watches aren't bad for the environment so don't feel bad about throwing out your perfectly usable 1 year old device?

2023-08-21 17:05:05

Mail.app has this thing where network connections are always getting stuck and take forever to time out or finish. It's so bad that my method of checking for new mail involves force quitting the app and relaunching.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/110/928/219/519/576/287/original/fedb5e7980583ab2.png

2023-08-21 05:54:15

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Ended up going with Tailscale. Was pretty easy. Kind of out of character for me, I'd normally just roll something much more convoluted.

2023-08-21 03:08:10

If I want to run a dead simple VPN from a Mac into my house network what should I look at? Router is pfSense, can run any VM needed, don't have a static IP, do have DDNS setup.

2023-08-15 19:01:55

I'm all here for some tech YouTube drama.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGW3TPytTjc

2023-08-15 00:31:24

Solar Energy, sounds great but there are so many scams around I just don't trust any of it and will maybe look into it next year when its cheaper/more mature. Pretty sure I've said the same thing to myself the last 5 years.

2023-08-13 05:22:10

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@npub1r2f…wacd I thought there were still a crapload of laptops that they never even asked to get back.

2023-08-13 05:06:20

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@npub1r2f…wacd odd that there's no Macs up for auction, but then they'd probably all be locked with no one to unlock them.

2023-08-10 03:25:57

No I don’t want to give you location access.
No I don’t want to sign in.
No I don’t think this would be better in Chrome.
How about instead of “don’t be evil” we go for “don’t be obnoxious”?
Also Apple please add a block all future requests for location from this site option.

2023-08-10 01:48:23

Rumor has it the iPhone mini 15 is making a comeback!!!
It’s my rumors that I just made up, but I think that counts?

2023-08-08 20:24:36

I have this setup for Spotlight on Apple's second fastest computer.
⌘-space type in App Store.
5-10 seconds later it offers to actually open the App Store app.
How the hell is this so bad?
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/110/855/394/023/779/391/original/ef5716c0532a3a15.png

2023-08-06 01:12:59

I’m a serial hobby switcher. Every 6 months or so I do something new. Current hobby of browsing Zillow listings of colder locations might be the most expensive one yet.

2023-07-30 01:00:57

I don't know if its getting older or just the constant nature of it but the heat in July has really broken me. Fortunately we are now heading into, checks notes, August. 🥵

2023-07-18 03:38:00

Dear Safari, I will never ever want to connect to www.10.0.0.232.

2023-07-17 02:39:24

Ended up swapping out my Trashcan Mac Pro TrueNAS setup with a 3900X. The Pro was super stable, don't think it crashed once in months of using it but 3900X uses about 1/2 the power and is quite a bit faster. Just wish Unbuffered ECC DDR4 wasn't so expensive, feels weird having a 12 core with 32GB of RAM.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/110/726/634/622/602/092/original/764790238b0ba340.jpeg

2023-07-14 17:28:08

I still hate rebooting but will say that the Rapid Security Update things are the least painful Apple updates I've ever seen.

2023-07-09 20:42:12

Has the Unifi stuff gotten more expensive or have I gotten cheaper?

2023-07-05 15:53:51

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Looks like threads is off again (I almost said down, but it isn't Twitter) so I can't link directly to the post/thread. But I'd say this is a good commitment to being federated.
Just to be clear, this means that you'll be able to interact with folks on the Threads network, just like you can with any other instance. It doesn't mean you'll be able to use your favorite Mastodon client to log in to a Threads account. I very much doubt they're ever going to have an open API.
https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/adam-mosseri-says-metas-threads-app-wont-have-activitypub-support-at-launch
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2023-07-05 15:00:37

Threads website is sort of live? Clean, but somewhat bare. One positive thing is the domain name right after the username. Looks like the Fediverse connection isn't just talk.
https://www.threads.net/@zuck
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