akerr

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by akerr 1y ago
https://support.apple.com/en-us/108765
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by akerr 2y ago
No, “an Apple Silicon version of this”.
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by akerr 2y ago
You would prefer to create a new account on every blog you visit and wish to comment on?
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by akerr 2y ago
I use BetterMouse: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42457393
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by akerr 2y ago
I use BetterMouse with my MX Anywhere 3S and it does everything I need it to. It’s a few dollars but it has a trial and is available via Homebrew. https://better-mouse.com
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by akerr 2y ago
Is it worth counting/considering the listener? Multiple people listening also leads to interesting things like pausing the podcast for a side conversation. Incidentally, half my regularly listened to podcasts have three hosts or two pl
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by akerr 2y ago
I really like the MX Anywhere 3S (with BetterMouse for macOS instead of Logi Options+ to configure gestures like middle click move to pan). It’s closer to a Magic Mouse in functionality/simplicity but more ergonomic and USB-C on the fr
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by akerr 2y ago
Coarse, irritating, gets-everywhere…
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by akerr 2y ago
No one is stopping you from using a Treo 650.
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by akerr 2y ago
This is called “productive struggle” in the literature.
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by akerr 2y ago
Bud whad if you don’d have a nose?
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by akerr 2y ago
He worked on the Touch Bar for Apple so I guess ideas don't always work out.
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by akerr 2y ago
Or, you know, file a Feedback: https://www.apple.com/feedback/macos/
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by akerr 2y ago
There are other possibilities beyond the two you gave. For example, I read of an n=1 study where a doctor was self-administering nasal heparin and was yet to get sick. You might have a genuine question but it was rude to frame it has an ass
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by akerr 2y ago
The Homebrew nouns are one thing. It’s the verbs that trip me up: update/upgrade is different to everything else on the Mac but at least is familiar to me from Debian but then I mix up list, info, show etc.
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by akerr 2y ago
“Yes, it is debatable. Here are some arguments for and against the idea that more context leads to better decisions…”
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by akerr 2y ago
ChatGPT says, “Generally, yes, both large language models (LLMs) and humans can make better decisions with more context. … However, both LLMs and humans can also be overwhelmed by too much context if it’s not relevant or well-organized, so
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by akerr 2y ago
Philips Hue has local API access for this sort of thing. Works with non-Hue Zigbee accessories too.
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by akerr 2y ago
If they inject video, I can skip ahead. If they lock playback for that time, I can skip ahead programmatically.
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by akerr 2y ago
I’ve had great experiences with iCloud Drive. Moved from Dropbox and Google Apps a few years ago. iCloud+ 2TB shared with family is quite cost-effective for our use. Mail with custom domain too. I tend to buy devices with base storage becau
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by akerr 3y ago
His brother Tom Holland also has an excellent podcast with Dominic Sandbrook, "The Rest is History". James was a guest to talk about this book on episode 399.
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by akerr 3y ago
I use Better Mouse: https://better-mouse.com
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by akerr 3y ago
Generally, these are things that teachers learn during their training. Everyone has an education and has an opinion of education yet it doesn’t mean understanding how learning happens. In my opinion, good teachers teach the how of learning
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by akerr 3y ago
Societies have gone through waves of considering children. Proverbs 22:6 is a good example of how the Judeo-Christian worldview contrasted with those around, including regarding children: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when
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by akerr 3y ago
I would line up the barrel and then rotate while pushing in until it plugged in. I don’t remember bending any pins. The mark on the top helped until the tower form factor turned the motherboard sideways. Still do this for XLR and MIDI but t
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by akerr 3y ago
Oh, “build backends fast”.
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by akerr 3y ago
Metric will finally overthrow our imperial overlords! Sorry to hear about the war - I assume these were related?
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by akerr 3y ago
You can share screen, Shortcuts supports Bluetooth automation triggers, turn off Background Apps or let the CPU race to sleep.
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by akerr 3y ago
Well, the Analogue people did the protocol conversion and made an off the shelf product that is impressive (and previously praised by the author). The additionally impressive step comes with the improved accessory support with iPadOS 17. Hu
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by akerr 3y ago
No, the writer rightly criticised the iPad’s accessory support and found some encouraging signs in a surprising place. Lighten up.

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