: Time to reconnect with what’s actually important.
: Brilliant documentary Apollo 13: Survival on Netflix. Incredible footage of a truly incredible …
: I really love this simple message, somehow lost on a few
: It is possible to be too busy for social media. Including blogging. The last few weeks / months have …
: Is Trump taking advice on economic policy from Liz Truss? I don’t think a lettuce can last 4 years. …
: As if it wasn’t obvious enough, this is what real leadership looks like.
: The Art of the Deal. Just in case there’s any doubt about of international opinion of US Foreign …
: Only a week into Window 11 and I can see Microsoft’s commitment to unreliable software continues.
: Finished watching the second season of The Diplomat this evening, and my only complaint is that …
: Well that’s heartwarming, even if it’s not news Man meets future wife after texting …
: I guess we’ll see how a 21st century chicken war plays into out but it looks like there will only be …
: Using my old AA battery powered Apple Magic Trackpad with my work issued windows laptop. Sounds like …
: Taken last summer, but I’ll never tire of that view.
: The sky can really be this blue in Scotland, at least one day a year.
: No, no thanks. I don’t run software Beta tests and there’s been nothing communicated …
: I’m really impressed with Superwhisper. Even with my odd Scottish accent, it’s still …
: I’m trialing an app called Superwhisper for transcribing text and I have to say it’s …
: It’s good to get outside Nasa astronaut stuck in space ventures outside Reports BBC
: Now that there’s an iOS app I have created a PixelFed account. But the app is so buggy and keeps …
: True enough. Friday night has finally taken its toll. Absolutely.
: Nespresso Machine has died after a 5 year run. It looks to be terminal and nonrecoverable.
: Insomnia | noun Being sufficiently rested and relaxed that you don’t feel tired while …
: I’ve had 2 types of support this week and relied on both. The first is a wrist splint following last …
: Today’s High is -1C (or 30F if you’re a barbarian). Expected for January and should be more frequent …
: Marques Brownlee on BlueSky: Back to basics. Clearly define your goals. Say no to anything that …
: Ok so it turns out that sleeping with a split and the pain/discomfort is just another thing to …
: End of the first day dealing with a potential fracture. Far from ideal and still a bit of pain but …
: Accessibility is for all of us
: Tim Cook donates $1M to Trump's Inauguration A million here, a million there. Someday it will add to up real money. But personally I don’t …
: It’s called winter and isn’t news.
: More fake news from Apple Intelligence. Apple falsely claims Luke Littler won darts final that has …
: Cross posting social media content is the only sane way forward. But including Tumblr maybe step too …
: My brain may not be super enthusiastic about returning to work tomorrow but my liver and stomach …
: I’ll not think about work until tomorrow. I’ll not think about work until tomorrow. I’ll not think …
: The view today is spectacular. Lucky to live here, with this view within a short walk.
: I’m always a bit fragile on the 2nd of January
: I’ve not yet shared my blog with friends and family. At the time I started on micro.blog this just …
: Family. The priority for 2025.
: Johnnie Walker has passed away at 79. This is another loss. And so sad that retired in October and …
: 2024 Highlights The year hasn’t been without its low points and tragedies. However at this time of year and in …
: I’m finding iCloud sync to be incredibly slow today, with some data just not transferring …
: The New Year starts at the stroke of midnight, and not one second before. I don’t understand anyone …
: Slow cooked beef on for tomorrow. Looking forward to it already.
: Woke bright and early at 6am. Ok but maybe not the best idea on 31st December, which is typically a …
: Enjoying Silo. Another one which had passed me by until now.
: Falling into the annual trap of turning night into day. I need to break this vicious circle of …
: Interesting watching a footspa being used. Both seeing what it does, why someone might use it and …
: I maintain that the biggest marketing problem for “AI” tools is educating regular people on Use …
: Suggestion for Open Prisons. This should be considered with a cup of tea, poured from a chocolate …
: Noticed in the credits of “The Hunt for Red October” that Stanley was played by himself. Glad that …
: Unsurprising. Great finale to a genius series. Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings
: I swear, when I was growing up Christmas morning seem to last forever. But as an adult in the …
: Enjoyed Carry-On, a Christmas Movie in the same spirit as Die Hard.
: Ghostbusters Afterlife. Not a perfect movie, but presented with such affection for the original and …
: Cross-posting Test: Automated cross-posting to different “social” accounts might be the …
: Oh how romantic. BrewDog co-founder may delay marriage to max-out tax relief, reports BBC News
: Only at this time of year is it acceptable to do a supermarket shop which is just liquids. To be …
: Almost at the point of podcast backlog bankruptcy. Almost but not quite.
: Let’s be honest, iPhone mirroring to a Mac is a fantastic feature when it works. It’s the when it …
: Your office is like a 10 year old’s bedroom Actually, I have to agree.
: Really enjoying Black Doves on Netflix. Enjoying the drama and dark humour.
: Gave into temptation and downloaded the GPT AI app. Still haven’t identified a use for it.
: Nearly there. Just a few more days to a deserved break. Need the chance to reset.
: We’re only 6 days into December and I’m reminded again that there is no good music at this time of …
: Already thinking about themes (not resolutions) for 2025. Need a few weeks to mature…
: Frustrating to have to spend my time, energy and money correcting the mistakes of others. It’s …
: Moving Up Only a few hours into the 11” inch iPad Pro and already the step up from mini is everything I hoped …
: Bought an 11” iPad Pro M4 to replace my iPad mini 6 on Black Friday deal. I’ve been unimpressed by …
: Love a full moon. Almost makes up for sunset at 4pm which seems unnecessarily early.
: Months ago I was given an old, redundant PS4. Just the console, no games or controllers. Anyway this …
: iPad Decision to Make Like many, I’ve been disappointed the minimal and lacklustre “update” to the iPad mini 6. In an …
: Headline of the week, from German paper Die Zeit
: The rose is looking fine and healthy, even at this time of year. Amazing. I’m so happy for her.
: This is clip from threads on file types hanging out is absolutely brilliant.
: Bracing ourselves for Storm Ashley
: Video on threads of Inventions hanging out. I love the sting in the tail at the end.
: So very true to this day and in every country, not solely the USA.
: Windows updates on corporate PC are still such a pain and a nuisance. Especially when demanded …
: So I guess I’m sticking with the current iPad Mini. There is literally no reason to upgrade.
: Enjoying Sky Series Sweetpea starring Ella Purnell. Nice dark and twisted black comedy even if some …
: Despite a lack of use of my DJI mini 3 pro over 2024 I’m completely drawn to the DJI Neo.
: Drone footage from Loch Lomond, Scotland in October. Shows off the colours of the place, especially …
: This afternoon my week old Apple Watch 10 dropped 90% in 6 hours. I’m hoping this is an anomaly not …
: What the hell Windows? Even for you that’s a new low
: It’s ok to be outraged and to speak calmly and intelligently about other unacceptable behaviour.
: Was cut up at a junction by someone who thinks her time is more important than others. Almost worse …
: Mr Greedy, the penguin dies aged 33 Mr Greedy had a hand in siring 230 descendants across five …
: In the Guardian Elon Musk on pace to become world’s first trillionaire by 2027 That’s disgusting. …
: Rumour of no new iPad mini tomorrow. Actually as much as I’d love an new mini I’m happy …
: It might almost be the time to replace my faithful Apple Watch Series 4. This has been my 24/7 …
: Only just finished For All Mankind season 1. OMG, it’s so good. I really can’t believe who taken me …
: Dark Island. It’s been a long, long time…
: The Passing Out from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is spectacular.
: Innovation is wonderful. After 30 years of suffering through using a Windows PC at work I’ve moved …
: I hope this gets protected as listed status to archive it for future generations. Both for the …
: The French have turned watching the opening ceremony into an Olympic endurance sport
: Great job with KamaLaw & Order. Love this
: Tom Tugendhat’s Tory leadership campaign mocked for ‘Turd’ acronym Well it takes one to know one.
: My iPhone just randomly lost contact photo and the number of steps to add only a contact photo is …
: I’m struck by the hypocrisy over the Dujardin video. I mean how does anyone think you can get …
: Really looking forward to never seeing this again for a while
: All aboard the M3 train. After years of delay, deliberation and false starts I’ve ordered a new …
: The plot thickens courtesy of Amazon undercutting Apple’s new price and only £111 more than the …
: Boarding the M3 Train One month later and my indecision over a new MacBook continues. Currently I’m debating with myself …
: I don’t think it’s going to make it till September without a fight. My Series 4 is spending as much …
: Barack on Joe a patriot of the highest order Certainly should be seen as an act of citizenship sto …
: I won’t be the first to say that plenty of brave men and women have actually taken a bullet for …
: Open Threads… Scroll… Close Threads (and I do mean force quit). Zuck once again demonstrating there …
: Summertime question, to buy or not to buy There is the annual summertime debate over purchasing anything new in the summer or waiting until …
: Wondrous Tomorrow marks our anniversary in our first home together and I’ve never been happier. I don’t I can …
: Without question the most unique selfie I’ve ever posted. Shoulder is all clear but still “frozen”
: The rest of the world looks on in disbelief.
: Wow. Did he just dodge a bullet twice in 48hrs?
: Trump should be for fix, not fight I couldn’t agree more. Except I’d rather he was out the way …
: Independence Day. Finally we can be free from these clowns.
: It turns out building bridges is hard…
: Turned on the coverage from Glastonbury Festival and aged about 130 years. Can’t say …
: Mmmmm… What goes up just come down…
: One of the things I can look forward to with a modern Mac is modern Apple Notes. It’s …
: Well that was summer…. It’s like a winter’s night
: If insomnia is not being able to sleep, what’s waking up before the morning alarm? Other than …
: I really don’t to find a single bee and certainly not 180,000 bees in the ceiling.
: I can only hope that the trend of the UK Election Opinion Polls continue to next Thursday and bring …
: Who knew there was such a thing as the World marmalade championships.
: Fun to read the blogs from those travelling. I need to do the same the next time I’m …
: MacBook decision time? After many months/years of contemplating updating my ageing MacBook Pro I’ve accepted the …
: Really enjoyed seeing an Apple 1 in National Museum of Scotland. Just a pity it was a rushed visit …
: Are Apple’s spacial photos like “magic eye” images from the 90s? In that some people (including me) …
: The Voice Assistant Who Cried Wolf I hope I’m wrong this time, but this is the one area where …
: All of this week’s WWDC content on AI specific features are needs the caveat of “if this works”. …
: Search over. Found in bin. A copper bin. Aka Faraday Cage.
: Damn it. So far “Find My” hasn’t helped locate it either.
: Finished. From wooden kit to finished model in a day. I’m happy with that result.
: Intricate and not much room for error. Also wood isn’t known for high precision machining
: I have to admit that this is a little daunting. I’ll see you in 3 months….
: Indeed, Orange is the New Black.
: Finished the last working day in my forties. I’ve no idea how that happened.
: I’d love to see iPad OS “window” management be considerably less fragile. For example breaking Split …
: Making more of the iPad? Since I’ve thought about replacing my iPad mini and possibly even the pencil with a new iPad Pro, I …
: Here’s to the last Saturday night in my 40’s. By this next week it will be a whole new thing.
: Guy English solving the fundamental problems with iPadOS on the Rebound Podcast. What a great quote!
: Hey Siri, what’s the weather today? use Carrot weather, allow or don’t allow? Allow use Carrot …
: Find myself looking the new iPad Air even if I don’t know why and have no apparent use for an iPad …
: About time too. Rishi Sunak announces 4 July General Election As reported by BBC News. And the …
: Well done “F” for putting up with me. Heard to believe but 12 months ago today I stepped …
: Limitations and reality of iPad, M4 or otherwise Like many, I’ve tried and failed to use an iPad like I use a Mac. The promise of iOS has not lived …
: Another OS feature that failed to deliver.
: I can’t help but fold wrappers. I’ve been doing that since I was 16.
: I have 320 Shortcuts and utilise less than 32 with any frequency. I think it’s time to “bring out …
: Successfully subscribed mindnode to an app that let’s pay for the subscription but not install …
: We salute you John. A great-grandfather from Merseyside has become the world’s oldest living …
: Regrettably I’ve cancelled my subscription for Glass. This is a beautiful photography app and …
: Oh there is so much good stuff on this Blogroll
: AI Bubble Everyone finds new approaches which they can’t support, preferring consistency over revolution. For …
: Found myself engrossed in a video on why Mickey Mouse is famous, and it’s not the character or …
: Tired of feeling cold. Some warmer weather can’t come soon enough.
: Welcome to the year 2000. And everything like else from 2000 it’s shockingly bad. However at …
: With the release of the MacBook Air with 3rd generation of SOC for the Air class laptops the buying …
: After a day clearing up my desk and not doing task, calendar or financial management I’ve …
: Today is another reminder that “no good deed goes unpunished”. Any offer will ultimately …
: I’ve picked up a used Remarkable 2 e-ink tablet from eBay. I’ve started using it for meeting notes, …
: I’m genuinely annoyed that I catch myself being interested in the Apple “Video Player” despite …
: New policy for email: unless this is essential for me to be notified every marketing email will be …
: Nice evening walk. However just after taking these I was unexpectedley testimg Apple Watdh fall …
: Apple releases iOS 17.3. I’m not updating yet I’ll wait for a bit as usual.
: Storm Isha looks to be a bit rough. Widespread warnings are in place across the UK as Storm Isha …
: Planning for more content to be generated and shared this year. True that’s been the case the …
: Watched Dune (2021), or tried to. Managed about an hour and then had to give up. 🍿
: One of the central use cases for the Apple vision, pro is watching video. So I fully expect a range …
: Binge watching Yellowstone. Now deep in Series 2.
: Spent a couple of hours catching up on my DayOne journal, recalling key moments from the last few …
: Highlight from a Boxing Day stroll
: Reached the time of my life where I need physiotherapy and suffer the pain from the resulting …
: Evernote free users could be limited to just 50 notes, as plan tested. I’m honestly surprised …
: You can only check for so much when you buy a new home. However no amount of diligence will be able …
: Yet another game of “Oh that’s… ‘whatshisface’…. Oh what were they in… it’s….”, reached for …
: Weighing up the new Macs Like many I’m weighing up the pros and cons of the new MBP with an M3 class SOP. Is the Air enough …
: So far I’ve listened to Now And Then twice but found myself singing it after just the first time. …
: Found on mastadon. Not as high as score I’d hoped for but passable.
: Polar. I can’t even give it a 1star review. What a waste of everyone’s time. 🍿
: Wild day but an iconic view of the R&A.
: I’m sorry, but what the actual fuck is going on
: Another iOS update and at a slower pace than perhaps others might
: I never seem to get tired of the light, the colour or the view.
: Bought a new phone. Won’t be putting any apps on it.
: I love the house. But can’t wait till the broadband speed increases.
: The joy of Brexit Why do British citizens need ETIAS? British citizens need ETIAS because the …
: That’s it. Reached the point where I make a noise getting out of the sofa.
: My other-half asked about the ISO Update for her phone.
: After an afternoon of being constantly bombarded with messages to reboot I’m giving into corporate …
: The peanuts are definitely a hit. Photo is 15x digital zoom on iPhone 13 Pro Max however I was only …
: It seems that it’s only taken 3 days to support my approach of not jumping on an OS update the …
: Sold my iPad Pro (2018) and “magic” keyboard. I was barely getting any use from it.
: FT states what was obvious before The UK now realises it is small, too small to interest the US or …
: Still stuck by the local views
: Microsoft. So called because they they apply a small amount of work and attention to quality in …
: Finally managing to have some time out on the new deck, enjoying the sunshine.
: New Table. Finally making use of this room. Love the candles too - thanks KM
: Brunch. A black pudding stack: poached eggs, black pudding and potato scone on sourdough bread.
: The work to move house continues. It feels like this has been the story of 2023 with little time to …
: The BBC’s Your Home Made Perfect is one of those programs which attempts to be ambitious by bringing …
: I’ll be sure to select the iPhone and not the IPhone
: GNR have been amazing at Glastonbury. Absolutely incredible set. My only complaint was the BBC’s …
: It’s so bright despite being nearly 11pm. The birds are still chirping like it’s late evening.
: I’ve a huge amount of time and respect for the people who have to fight with natural forces outside …
: Should be nice smooth flight then, easy landing on time. Eh, not this time. And a good chance my …
: I saw my first modern “flip phone” today and just as expected the display as delaminating at the …
: Conferences are always a busy day and today was no exception. Busy but interesting and worth it. …
: Whilst I appreciate that the Nespresso coffee makers may not be for everyone, the least make a …
: The UK is not in a “heatwave”. Higher temperatures are instead the result of global climate change, …
: I missed a few notifications today and was reminded that I’ve never really adopted the habit of …
: My vision is fine thank you. It doesn’t need anything “pro” other than maybe a tweak of my …
: Reached the point where I need to give in and increase the font size, to make iOS visible…. But the …
: I’m speechless to get an “Uncle” card from them. They are wonderful kids. Just don’t tell them I …
: This is mylife 2.0. Writing on Micro.blog is just one part of the journey.
: Another blog post courtesy of the fantastic MarsEdit from Red Sweater Software. Thank you to …
: Monday’s view from Dumbarton Castle
: Another working day spent living in PowePoint and wondering when it’s going to be out of Beta…
: Re-watching The Mandalorian ahead of the release of Season. This is the way.
: My valentine’s gift was a key ❤️
: Chorizo, black pudding, fried potato and poached egg. Yummy. 🥞
: Old Yet Reliable After a few months on a shelf my old MacBook Pro is back with me. Not however one of the shiny new …
: Dam you Apple. I’m very tempted by the New MacBook’s Pro, even though I was imagining …
: Despite hearing some mixed reviews I have to say that I’m really enjoying Andor. I’m …
: Calm waters of Loch Lomond. Photographed on 1st January 2023. Sadly the weather isn’t so kind …
: Woke up at 4am this morning. I subsequently decided just to get up with energy, purpose and …
: I’ve crossed the nadir of a week-long cold and hoping the long tail to recovery ramps up so as …
: It’s true, I am indeed not a Robot. I’m glad that was cleared up.
: Nice start to a very short break from an incredibly busy few weeks
: I love the colours at this time of year
: They really want me to run the software update
: That’s disgusting. Alabama pastor arrested while watering neighbour’s plants
: Better weather than forecast. Yeah, this will do.
: Monday’s sunset over Windermere
: Where in the Apple Maps settings is the option to disable auto rerouting to the roads the app …
: It’s disheartening to still see restaurants direct you not a web page but a facebook page, without …
: On Friday evening I finally finished for a summer vacation. A chance to reset my body and my brain …
: Focussed without FoMO I’m (still) not using any Safari Tab Groups or Focus modes on iOS or macOS and with no fear of …
: The end is in sight, but Boris shouldn’t be hanging around. This “mandate” claim …
: It should be a mandatory requirement for software developers to actually use their own software …
: Looking at my blog and realising that what used to be regular content, not daily but reasonably …
: I should have posted this yesterday, cause it really did make me laugh. They know me well.
: Really looking forward to some time off next week. I really need a break.
: Coming to realisation that my future Mac use needs to be based on a buy then sell model, not buy and …
: After a month of using Window 10 for work I’ve determined that Microsoft have innovated from the …
: I was very glad to get out in the fresh air at the weekend, and fortunate to have scenery like this …
: Operating with one hand tied behind my back, with one eye covered, and in thick fog.
: Using a Windows PC for work for the first time is 7 years. It’s just as horrible an experience as it …
: A lovely Sunday morning. It looks cold but fresh and crisp outside. I’ll need to make the best of …
: Yes, it’s true. This really only is week 01. The holidays are but a distant memory.
: 45 minutes of daylight left before another 17 hours of night. I really hate this time of year.
: Considering goals for 2022. Making more time for myself, including writing more to my blog has to be …
: Finally got round to looking at “Focus Modes” in iOS15 & realised I need another hour or more to …
: Greta, to measure the result of any action you must first determine the preferred specific and …
: There’s something indescribable in watching Biden and other world leaders planes landing in …
: There are 90 days left in 2021. It’s worth considering how to get the best from them.
: I wonder if tonight’s the night where I manage to sleep past 6am
: DHL kept my iPhone delivery hostage yesterday as they crawled towards my delivery slot and I ran out …
: On a 4 day week, so the end is in sight…
: Of all the spec bumps given to recent Apple products l find it curious that the maximum display …
: Repeat after me, Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager managing an imaginary menagerie…
: If at first you don’t succeed…
: The say the definition of insanity is doing repeating the same thing but expecting a different …
: The Belkin Soundform Connect is a great fidget toy. You too could spend $99 to watch a white LED …
: Not a bad view from the bar. Shame this was last week and not today.
: 3 days off, 2 days away. As great as they were, it just wasn’t enough. I’m still needing …
: There’s a reason you shouldn’t wear a hat when doing an interview for a global TV …
: I started watching Dawn of Justice last night. I could only take about 10 minutes before I realised …
: For the best of reasons, yesterday I broke a 4 year old streak and the mental burden of standing up …
: Rare white puffin seen on island off coast of Scotland reported by BBC News. It’s gorgeous.
: I wouldn’t normally say this so publicly, but I’m ensorcelled by her…
: Great result for Scotland. Not a victory as such but holding their own. A draw, just like the first …
: Nice to get out and with people again. It feels like it’s been forever.
: Nice story, but the video is adorable Sweet dreams! Wandering elephants take a snooze A herd of …
: This Old World is a New World My 3 year experiment with having a Wordpress site is coming to and end, with my domain directed to …
: Mail from Expedia. Graphics looks familiar…
: I feel like I’ll need to rewatch the Safari section… but that’s about it for the …
: As expected Apple are leaving plenty of scope for software updates in WWDC 2022.
: WWDC Apple FaceTime’s new marketing line: Better late than never. But it’s surprising …
: Elstree 1976, ★★★ Has a few interesting moments following the experiences of extras on a certain science fiction film …
: Watching The Social Network. It’s disgusting that company still exits let alone prospers.
: Wondering why I feel tired for this early in the evening… then remember I woke up 14 hours …
: I’ve tried Microsoft Office extensively and I’d like my money back or to use what they …
: Catching up: read that the stickers Apple puts in the box for the new iMac are larger than the chin. …
: I’m trying to figure out my future blogging and domain usage. So I’m very interested to …
: My parents bought iPad stands which could support and power their 2020 iPads. Then found themselves …
: I’m reminded why I update software so infrequently. I’m 10 minutes into an update that should take 3 …
: Considering replacing my original AirPods with the reduced AirPods Pro. Especially since the battery …
: Tried to press the spacebar on iPad to page down on a News app. The triumph of optimism over …
: How about the big tech companies get the basics right before they start on new concepts? By basics I …
: Moved hundreds of documents from one SharePoint site to another only for Microsoft to update the …
: My parent’s are just away with my niece. “A” (11) was bitterly complaining that …
: I regret ever signing up to the mental burden that is standing for 1 minute every hour. I think any …
: When did it become okay for vaccinations or injections to be referred to a “jab”. That some people …
: I put the thermostat in the bedroom. In the last 1/2 hour it’s dropped to 16.6°C (61.9°F). I might …
: The thing about using an iPhone 6S in 2021 is that you can never have too many lightning cables …
: Recognised that my 1st Gen AirPods have reached end of life based. The battery life is almost …
: Since I discovered the amazing back catalogue of Carol Kaye I feel my life and attitude to music …
: Apple can show all the commercials they want of people swimming with their watches on, but I still …
: The wait on hold to a “call centre” only to be connected to someone at their kitchen …
: Today I’m thinking that maybe there wasn’t really a need to finish the bottle of Loch …
: Microsoft should buy the rights for “beach ball” to use as the logo for Office for Mac.
: John Niven writes, He took the worst fantasies of the bottom 10% of the school class and spent the …
: I bet business is booming for biscuit manufacturers. I should change my middle name to McVitie.
: Lockdown No.3? To be honest I’m loosing count (amongst other things)
: How do you know you’re back at work? 4 words: Microsoft Excel (not responding) That’s …
: Turned on last 10 minutes of Raiders of the Lost Ark on Channel 4 just in time see them edit out …
: Scathing but accurate tweet by Mary Riddell: Brexit is done. The deal is thin, the future perilous, …
: Bare Minimum of Effort Back from a 2 km walk. Saw a gitter with the shovel 2" off the ground depositing a thin layer …
: Unsurprising laziness in the Brexit deal referencing, modern e-mail software packages including …
: Getting some criticism for clearing away Christmas cards and decorations.
: I don’t want to “reduce motion” and animations I want turn this cruft OFF. Disabled completely on …
: More evidence on BBC News that the UK is a police state. Stupid, undoubtedly. Selfish, absolutely. …
: Found in an old wallet, must be over 10 years old.
: These curated collections of photos published each week are consistently good, and this week’s …
: Microsoft Excel Workflow: copy, paste — CRASH!
: Man cannot live on Jaffa Cakes alone… but he can try
: I don’t care what the manufacturer of the CPU is and how many cores it has, Microsoft Office is …
: There are no words. This has to be one of the saddest headlines ever to read: Funeral for mother …
: Watched a couple of reviews of the new M1 MacBooks: rather than the higher end 16Gb models I’m more …
: I would love for Microsoft to explain there logic that deleting text in Word/PowerPoint copies this …
: Wondering if it’s now safe enough to upgrade to macOS 10.15
: Sorry Tim, but it doesn’t “just work“: I get up, walk downstairs, make a coffee, never sit down, …
: I should create a new blog that generates a post every time excel crashes without warning or on copy …
: All news is local South Ayrshire Golf club owner loses 2020 presidential election
: This week’s BBC page on photos from across Scotland is one of the best there’s been.
: Nobody did it better. Sean Connery’s best James Bond moments - British GQ
: Perfect delivery of 4 words.
: Sir Sean will always be my Bond. And such a gentleman. Truly gutted.
: Dial number… press 1… press 2… press 1…. Please hold… …
: This remains an impressive piece of work. Sobering, humbling, and makes you appreciate the …
: Breakdown of "life" in 2020 Monday: Work Tuesday: Work Wednesday: Work Thursday: Work Friday: Work Saturday: Close open work …
: “Hey Siri… set a reminder for 26 weeks called update to iOS 14”
: Watched the Apple Event and I’m actually pleased to see there’s nothing for me. Otherwise Q4 2020 …
: Last night my parents showed my newspaper articles from 1922 written by great great grandfather. …
: Another example of academics and politicians feathering their own nest over COVID
: Ship it now, Fix it later Being a reluctant user of Microsoft products, I’ve found that at least on macOS I can automate …
: Storm Francis lashes UK. BBC News On the global scale this is a light breeze and hyperbole aside …
: This week’s edition of Week in pictures from BBC News encapsulates all of 2020.
: If micro.blog took YouTube’s approach to advertising their would Get free book on us when you open …
: Brilliant piece by BBC News on the explosion Beirut.
: For American’s interested in an outsiders perspective this BBC podcast has got this covered.
: I’m one of those people who still doesn’t fully get the Apple Pencil. I know this is as I’ll …
: Lost another hour trying to make the Raspberry Pi 4 boot from USB. This is like owning a Windows PC …
: Alan Parker RIP. Given that my hard drives take movie director names it was only yesterday that I …
: It seems that Microsoft’s version of copy and paste is pressing the delete key after a copy replaces …
: End of the “The laminated book of dreams” reports BBC News. Before the internet this …
: Found the Stilord leather bag range. Nice bags but they haven’t grasped the concept of …
: I seem to have a fallen into the trap laid by the world of mechanical pencils…. how did that …
: Olivia de Havilland, Golden Age of Hollywood star, dies at 104, BBC News Olivia de Havilland, one …
: Software fails when it presents the a dialogue to an alert that software failed to complete its …
: The interview with John Lewis on BBC News is especially powerful.
: First world problems: when you go downstairs and back but your watch didn’t recognise this as a …
: Combing through my parents digital “library” to try and make sense of it. Duplicate …
: Simpsons ends use of white actors to voice people of colour, www.bbc.co.uk. Was only a matter of …
: I think the large radii round rectangles look less professional than, for example, the small radii …
: Yet again I find myself victim to online abusive language. A response only solicits further rancour, …
: Mojave is Apple's XP OS We didn’t know it at the time, but 10.14 was and still is the last stable and usable release …
: At what point did icons become “buttons”?
: Rather than making Catalyst work to create a Mac-like experience, it looks like Apple have cut (or …
: I’m really not a fan of Apple doubling down on their trend for rounded rectangles. What’s wrong with …
: Photographed on my iPhone 6S using my watch as the remote trigger.
: After 46 years you’d think I have learned not to gulp soup straight off the hob…
: Every time I hear about “smart” home tech I take a further step back from entertaining …
: Playing with Shortcuts a bit more. Really looking at what I can do to automate work. Plus during …
: ‘Wobbly’ tracing app ‘failed’ clinical safety and cyber security tests Predictably useless. …
: Tried creating an iOS Shortcut called System that opens “Settings” but can’t bear to watch iOS fall …
: Yet despite this my Apple Watch seems intent on telling me I can still take 30minutes of exercise.
: Day 2 of what may or may not be COVID-19. I‘m presuming not as I need to get shot of this and back …
: I love this story reported by BBC News Pescara football club adopts Italian boy’s shirt …
: IMF warns that “dire economic forecasts may be too optimistic”. bbc.co.uk And yet this …
: A double yoker. Possibly the highlight of my day.
: Boris Johnson moved to intensive care. www.bbc.co.uk Raab’s in charge. Now we’re really f*cked.
: A plane just flew over the house… That’s not normally worth a mention but in 2020 that seems …
: New profile photograph seems appropriate. I’m hoping my “sentence” is short lived.
: One of those days where you catch yourself looking up the psychological effects of self-isolation. I …
: Lost an entire day to persistent crashes with Microsoft OneDrive consuming literally ALL of RAM and …
: I love Jason Snell’s experience and insight but on this rare occasion I have to disagree with his …
: Asking the Police to administer “rules” on “social distancing” is unsustainable regardless how it …
: It’s looking like selfish Londoners will cause a lockdown for the rest of the country.
: TV presenters in March 2020.
: Boris tells UK pubs and restaurants told to shut in but that they will, We will review the …
: Sweeping powers announced, we descend into a Police State run by Johnson & Cummings.
: It’s official. There is literally no political opposition.
: Ever the diplomat The United States will be powerfully supporting those industries, like Airlines …
: Read the BBC News story on the disclosures to Big Brother contestants in Germany, Canada and Brazil. …
: Brexit Party group leader Mark Reckless self-isolates. Too late. The damage has been done.
: Tomas Pueyo on Medium. Clearly a well researched piece but takes statistics from one area, applies …
: BBC News reports Virus isolation for over-70s ‘within weeks’: All deaths so far have …
: The Nanny State We’re seeing governments small and large try to manage a virus, panicking, over reacting and …
: Elections postponed for a year. An unsurprisingly opportunistic move from this “government”.
: I remember the good old days when conference calls used to start with, “how’s the weather near …
: How to clean your phone. Seriously. Quality BBC journalism.
: Battle for the bog roll: coronavirus makes Britain as British as possible Joel Golby in The Guardian: I have a working theory about the root of this shopping stampede …
: Microsoft should seek license the macOS Beachball as their Office logo. It’s the most recognisable …
: This evening I’ve received 2 emails from Airline CEO’s underlining that “safety …
: Looked at my Now page and found it was at least 14 months out of date.
: Loosing the plot trying to get Target Display Mode working. Worked faultlessly all day yesterday but …
: When I was a kid it the Automotive quality was such that it was 50:50 wether my dad’s car …
: It’s only ever during air travel, as you soar above or through the clouds that you realise the …
: We’ll be forever grateful. Larry Tesler: Computer scientist behind cut, copy and paste dies aged …
: Springstreen Tribute act, don’t mind if I do. Hardly the real deal but there are worse ways to …
: It feels like the Error Reporting App is my most frequently used Microsoft Office Application.
: Apparently “Country Roads” is also karaoke classic Finland. Whilst I’m glad to hear that local …
: Brexit day 50p coin unveiled reports BBC News. Another reason to pay by NFC contactless payments and …
: Keeping Facebook (for now) I’m not a frequent user of Facebook and have considered closing my account. What actually …
: Less than 2 weeks into 2020 and I’m already enjoying the new year. I’m sure that there are and will …
: You’ve got to give “Sharon” credit, she really knows to operate social media. www.bbc.co.uk
: Watching ads before a showing of The Rise of Skywalker. I’m literally the one person here.
: Showed my 10 year old niece how to create (not just download) an iOS shortcut to generate a GIF from …
: Interesting bug there Microbrains. You’ve found even more ways to screw up
: A speech about working together as the country tears itself apart and is pushed towards alienating …
: Apple’s still taunting me with a badge for iOS13. There really should be a way of disabling that, …
: A “Bumpy” 2019? Did the inarticulate buffoon Boris write the address? www.bbc.co.uk
: Forecast is for good weather on Christmas Day. We’ll go wild in the whole 4 hours of daylight.
: My beloved AirPods (gen1) are on the way out. They’ve started dropping out and are <95% battery …
: KLM failed in their claim that my bag would make my connecting flight yesterday, but did the next …
: For anyone who’s bothered to follow me on Micro.blog, thank you, but my confession is my programming …
: Frankfurt Christmas Markets Admittedly I’ve probably seen less than 5%.
: Oh I luv Channel 4 for this! As reported by The Guardian, on a debate on Climate Change, “the …
: Or alternatively, There is no reasoning someone out of a position he has not reasoned himself into. …
: Or alternatively, Democracy is even more important for what it prevents than for what it provides. …
: If you don’t know the exact moment when the lights will go out, you might as well read until …
: Microsoft Excel. WTF is going on? It’s like they included code to ignore every other click or …
: Bolly, 16, she’s still photogenic in her old age
: It’s not even December and I’m already sick of winter. I’m really looking forward to longer days and …
: Ill say one thing positive about Dominic Cumming’s he certainly knows how to right a sound-bight, …
: Life isn't something I'll get to later I hate looking at Omnifocus and deciding which tasks I’m deferring, what date do I defer …
: No postal vote for me then derekpeden.com
: There’s a special circle in hell for the executives who signed off on non-skipable advertising on …
: This country is sick of older generations venting their frustration that the last 40 years of growth …
: Every time I hear baseball and “football” discussed on American TV they do it with such flair that …
: Phone at 1% battery at 10.30pm. Not bad considering it was unplugged at 6am this morning.
: It seems my Wordpress site has been “upgraded” to with the following above the header: …
: Weekly Program I’m not a programmer so I won’t attempt to fake the syntax but essentially my week runs as …
: Ordered a cat water fountain. None in Pets at Home. Spend the last 15 minutes slowly pouring water …
: My local supermarket has a complex and expensive aisle of gin, vodka, bourbon, mixers and but has a …
: We lost this little girl today, but her 16 years were spoiled. Möet was special. Frequently …
: To everyone with cause to complain about macOS reliability, the grass isn’t necessarily greener on …
: Shop at Hamburg Airport has Butter Croissants and (imperfectly translated) “Raisin Snails”.
: Even at 11pm there’s still fireworks going off. That Fawkes guy has a lot to answer for.
: The Amazon app on my iPhone has a banner for a local event. So their doing events now too?
: If I could remove just 1 thing from my life it would be the need for sleep. There’s really so much …
: I have a confession. I find myself back on Twitter from time to time. If only to write articulately …
: Cramming it into 48 hours Jonathan Freedland, in The Guardian: All he had to do next was win approval for his accelerated …
: I despair at watching people’s reasoning for accepting the proposed Brexit deal is simple weariness …
: I have checked out BBC Parliament this evening in advance of Saturday’s tumultuous debate on the …
: Ordered a Luna Display at 25% off as they announce Mac-to-Mac support.
: Samsung: Anyone’s thumbprint can unlock Galaxy S10 phone. BBC News. Ouch!
: Damn! That moment when you find out that Sidecar, the only “carrot” Apple’s …
: I like Monzo. Buy not the notifications you get on your spending. It’s like having your mother watch …
: Found the perfect place for a weekly review. @macgenie Supported by a large glass of Rioja and an …
: Who am I today? Who do I want to be tomorrow?
: Dual Screen Devices derekpeden.com
: Sleep Credit I’ve been recording my sleep for the last few months using Autosleep. Whilst I’m sure I’m actually …
: Hooked up an AppleTV (3rd Gen) to the TV. Lost remote in 23 minutes…
: Dropped my phone on to carpet, but it bounced on the corner of a table on the way down. Screen …
: Moon++ app. Nice. But I’m not sure of the value of it.
: Donald Trump, the BBC and what happens when a woman of colour speaks her truth
: Wow. First his brother quit’s then Johnson’s sister describes his behaviour as …
: I used to think I was new to macOS. But now I know I’ve been using it long enough to recall …
: That sinking feeling when you commit to an 18 month contract and then find a cheaper deal after …
: There’s much to let me only think of this negative context, but there’s positives too. I …
: Discarding my Wordpress short form blog in favour of micro.blog. derekpeden.com
: Checking out my new local bar. Nice to have somewhere to go, even if no one knows my name.
: Watching the relay.fm Podcastathon for St Jude’s Children’s research hospital. Watch. …
: Back on Micro.blog after a foreseen but sadly unavoidable absence.
: Connected. Or rather re-connected. Averaging 45Mb/s down, 10Mb/s up. A dramatic improvement from 10 …
: My rucksack is smelling slightly fruity, thanks to just finding 2 banana’s which have been …
: Hacking the IKEA Symfonisk. makezine.com
: Surprised to see there’s not more shortcut keys in the Micro.blog Mac App. Spent 20minutes …
: Growing the beard a bit. Haven’t yet got past the scruffy and itchy stage.
: I’m still really not enjoying dance of reorganising apps and folders on iOS 12. I’m really hoping …
: I’ve learned that on the 12.9 iPad Pro (2018) you can stick the Apple Pencil inverted, with tip near …
: I like running my work-issued MacBook to my iMac using target display mode. But the cable or MacBook …
: From child refugee to president: Latvia’s Vaira Vike-Freiberga. BBC News. We’re all …
: Thanks. But I’ll pass on drinking the rest.
: A £9000 dog bed? How is this even possible? micro.derekpeden.com
: I feel terror at the thought of Priti Patel in a position of power.
: No mention of No Deal. derekpeden.com
: Opened my MacBook to find my entire document has resorted to Times New Roman font. But then it is …
: Watched “Happiness”. Very clever if ultimately depressing.
: Clearing physical media and rediscovering the pros and cons of holding so much. micro.derekpeden.com
: These people should book a cruise across the pacific. BBC on the Flat Earth.
: Found Lost Boys playing some random channel. Everyone looks so young, both the adult actors and the …
: There’s something disturbing about advertising on the top of the fuel filler nozzles at the garage. …
: On seeing BBC News reporting Japan resumes commercial whaling, my thoughts immediately turn to what …
: I’m regretting selling my mini-Disc portable and HiFi unit years ago. There’s something to be said …
: Thoughts on Ive Leaving Apple. micro.derekpeden.com
: The sound of distant thunder…
: I love my AirPods, but only to a point. As useful as our devices are, they should never creates …
: France hits record temperature of 45.9C (114.6F) according to BBC. But climate change is fake news, …
: Our wee princess. Minnie looks like she’s sitting on a throne in the garden.
: In travelling to central Europe with Apple Watch 4 with a Carrot Weather complication I’ve seen just …
: Arriving at EuroAirport is seeing the efficiency of European cooperation in action. An airport which …
: More, 2019 is… micro.derekpeden
: Maybe I’m just not the right demographic for it but I can’t look at Swiping Keyboards …
: Since installing AutoSleep and wearing my watch to bed I’ve been able to my “Sleep Bank” but this …
: Donald Trump arrives for three-day UK state visit, reports BBC News. Just as well I’m heading out of …
: I still think the popularity of dark mode apps on iOS is driven by a desire to hide the notch and …
: Found that the airline has changed a flight next week, bring it forward by 3 hours. micro.derekpeden
: Killing Eve Season 2 is “coming soon”. Thanks BBC PR. That’s deliberately vague.
: Fingers open Tweetbot… Eyes Read… Brain Processes… Don’t Take the Bait!!!
: OS Stability & Functionality is Key. micro.derekpeden.com
: If I find who’s setting off fireworks in the daylight and causing such distress to our and other …
: Liked. Not pulling any punches writing about the end of May’s premiership
: Omg Microsoft! What year is this? micro.derekpeden.com
: A positive message on “social” media will get a couple of likes. But an opinion results in everyone …
: Like the old school letters from our elected representatives, even if I don’t agree with their …
: US gun deaths are at their highest rate in 40 years, according to The World Economic Forum. Sadly, …
: I guess I just to develop a thicker skin, and not let this kind of crap bug me so much. But it …
: The trolling continues. micro.derekpeden.com
: I really had forgotten that Twitter is Mos Eisley.
: There is nothing social about social media.
: Some things I have to get off my chest. 2019 is…
: I just can’t bring myself to let my Apple Watch Series 4 get wet. micro.derekpeden.com
: Another confession. I’ve seen Iron Man, and Iron Man 3 but no other Marvel or Avengers movie. …
: I’ve a confession. I’ve not seen any of Game of Thrones. None.
: Woof Woof. Clean bowl. Good breakfast apparently.
: Another evening spoiled by our idiot neighbour. Tonight he’s sitting at a firepit, sheltered …
: Children should be seen but not heard. It’s only as an adult you appreciate the meaning of this. The …
: A Loss To Paris & The World It’s beyond words. The loss to Paris and the world is incalculable. Having only visited a mere 8 …
: Siri. An exercise is frustration. Of hope over experience. Even with custom shortcuts recorded …
: The moment when you wish you’d ignored the 14.4 update was 15 minutes ago, and I’m still …
: The Brexit experiment hasn’t worked. There is no workable exit for the UK which doesn’t directly …
: Astonishing live natural history by BBC in Blue Planet Live, broadcasting from seas around …
: Democracy is based on voting for people to who are experts, or can listen to experts, not only to …
: The case for email on mobile devices. derekpeden.com
: I love when any product still has the opportunity to surprise and delight, and this evening …
: MRI of a foetus. The things we can do.
: Lord Heseltine on the People’s Vote March: I believe passionately that at a time when the far-right …
: My thoughts on photographs, and my unabashed approach to posting unedited imperfection images.
: Dear President Trump… BBC News: Christchurch mosque shootings: New Zealand to ban military …
: Really weird feeling to see you home online in an estate agents website. Even weirder to see the …
: I might try dark mode again today. I’ll see if I can leave it on for more the 30s this time.
: A week ago I’d never heard of New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, but wow has …
: Anyone challenging the reality of climate change should be following BBC News reports from Cyclone …
: She’s amazing. Such an inspiration.
: I think possibly the first time I’ve agreed with George W Bush: Immigration is a blessing and a …
: After years of using Day One for digital journaling I’m tempted to look at alternatives. Any app …
: 3 months into the iPad Pro and every time I open an image full screen I still recoil at the sight of …
: Microsoft should implement a pay-per-click business model on Office. There’s between 3 and 8 clicks …
: If it was possible to have a relationship with software then I’d be taking out a restraining order …
: Bohemians Rhapsody ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
: Mail from Costco approved by Minnie.
: I’d hoped 2019 would be the year of improving my indie-web presence, but instead so far …
: Absolutely amazing 123m StarWars Infographic.
: Le Tour Eiffel The grand Iron Lady.
: Dear France, the whole point of non-smoking areas in restaurants is that no one is smoking in that …
: Looking forward to the joy of the 03:30 alarm and yet another early flight. At least this time it’s …
: It seems the French approach to offering English language website translations is limited to the …
: Feeling overwhelmed today, with so many things to take in and facing an uncertain future. Trying to …
: Over the last few weeks I’ve realised how much blogging, even micro-blogging, hasn’t yet become …
: PDF forms are just designed to infuriate.
: I made the mistake of posting to Twitter… Still a cesspool.
: If my 2019 resolution was to post more content that I’ve lost. The last 2 weeks have been a blur but …
: Dear Microsoft. I speak English but I don’t live the USA. Please stop randomly changing the default …
: Brilliant video for encouraging kids to eat vegetables, Eat Them to Defeat Them. So good!
: Home. That’s 2 consecutive weeks I’ve started with travel 3 out of 5 days. I’ll actually be glad to …
: Radio playing Land of Confusion by Genesis from 1987. Nothing’s changed in 22 years, we’re still …
: I’m sorry but every time I see someone post an Android screenshot all I can see is the crap in the …
: Found this Old Timer Dongle.
: Conflicted. Travelling tomorrow and I need to take the MacBook Pro, but also want to take my new …
: How did this happen? It’s only been a week?
: Well it was wonderful while it lasted, but the 6am call beckons and back to the grindstone for …
: Minnie won’t eat her dinner, despite being mixed in with leftover fillet steak. But add some beef …
: Super impressive 24.9Bn pixel image. sh-meet.bigpixel.cn
: So I possibly might have use for an Apple Pencil afterall. My first attempt is a sketch based on a …
: From 2019, hello to all still stuck in 2018. I’m optimistic for a better future than the past 12 …
: Combing Hogmanay with “Hug Minnie”, and hoping for no repeat of last year’s fireworks which upset …
: According to The Guardian, No-deal Brexit ferry company owns no ships, has never run Channel …
: A Finger isn’t a Pointing Device micro.derekpeden
: Sad loss of June Whitfield, a comic genius for over 50 years. Her timing with the line “Just The One …
: You heard it here first, Angelina Jolie not ruling out a career in politics.
: Walk On The Beach Walking Minnie & Delta on the beach, then the pub for a bowl of fresh water… and possibly …
: Is that the sun up over the yard arm? I guess so.
: 1st post… from new iPad Pro.
: Lunch was an Afternoon Tea. Dinner is cheese & wine.
: Playing the Micro.Blog follow-game: Follow 1st person in Discover, then follow 1st their list of …
: The blame-game of the last decade micro.derekpeden.com
: Those who voted in Brexit believed they were getting Unicorn, a mythical state which doesn’t exist. …
: As follow-up to a recent post, it would given recent conversations with Mrs P (CFO) there’re an …
: We build too many walls and not enough bridges. — Sir Isaac Newton. So true.
: Dear World: Your iPhone XS Max display may generate up to 625Cd/m2 but that really doesn’t mean you …
: My quandary over the adorable iPad. micro.derekpeden.com
: A poor negotiator might not be able to “fight their way out of a paper bag”, well what about opening …
: Microsoft, I didn’t willing return to your god forsaken software. It crashed. Again.
: To quote Dr King, Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a …
: Clearing out the drinks cupboard. The best kind of pre-Christmas clear-out.
: Purchased 9 sausages, the correct number of sausages: 4 each plus 1 spare for the white wonder. …
: Awww Look at that face! Chow chow puppy returned to owners after being seized
: Since I’ve been using my iPad Air2 a lot this week I’m back to thinking again about the 11” iPad …
: Target display mode is the naughty little girl which lives in your iMac: When she was good, She …
: Filling out a Word document template from a government agency. Technically there’s no …
: Histerical to watch BBC News still pursuing a Vox Populi when it’s actually Expert Opinon which is …
: Not very presidential, but this is what we’ve come to expect.
: Still in love with Apple Watch Series 4. 10x the utility of my previous Series 0.
: Micro Blog, Maximum Contentment I’m happier with my re-worked Wordpress site, and their place relative to my Micro.blog …
: Sony Relic Looking out the Christmas decorations from the attic and found my old Sony PCG-FX701 from circa …
: 1990's Banking in 2018 My bank still asks me to talk to a human to setup Apple Pay. So I phone them, enter my account …
: Tennis balls Minnie loves a tennis ball. I’m tempted to setup her own microblog but I fear she would post than I …
: Minnie really, really loves a ball. micro.derekpeden.com
: Hang glider forced to cling on for his life after launching unattached. That’s horrifying.
: My eyes roll at, Well, we are where we are… There must be a better way to articulate …
: Comparing Wordpress and Blot As someone who’s dipped their toes into indieweb, and doesn’t yet feel that the water …
: Random selection of pens. Probably utterly offensive to a good portion of this corner of the …
: Thoughts on Hosting Despite the cosmetic benefits running Micro Blog from my own sub domain, I’ve lately been strongly …
: Lucy Woodcock writing on Brexit Nobody voted for a deal that would make people poorer, curtail our …
: The madness continues and shows no signs of stopping, despite the obvious political roadblocks and …
: Siri really fails when you have no voice, just a croak.
: Font Rendering Odd that the first thing I notice on this menu is the rendering of the fonts. Not just the Pork …
: Still feeling the effects of what was almost an all-nighter. Up working till 3am, then backup at 6am …
: Politics can be, and often is, downright ugly. And this is just dirty politics of the worst kind.
: Wow. Sophia Floersch is very, very lucky to be alive.
: BBC reporting Australia’s leading wedding magazines is shutting down after it refused to …
: Following from my earlier post, I like this blog short post on this issues and the need to protect …
: It’s madness that you can look at train options from, e.g. LNER, and be presented by a …
: Very clever and emotive advertisement which deserves every one of it’s view counts. We all need act …
: It says a lot when the Brexit deal under discussion is a 500page document but the original Brexit …
: I’ve completely fallen in love with Plex. I’ve had an account for over a year, but never took full …
: Missed the course in the digital economy, in particular the one that serves the big companies. Only …
: Jo Johnson describes Brexit as an Democratic travesty”. Cornyn: “We can’t stop it, the …
: I have to agree with Nilay Patel and my initial impressions, the hardware looks gory and is …
: Trialling Mailmate for macOS mail. Looks great and supports writing in Markdown. Feels like …
: PowerPic. Brilliant design from Twelve South.
: Black & White TV, not HD or HDR: A total of 7,161 UK households have failed to start watching …
: Installed Scriptable to my iPad. All I need now is to know JavaScript.
: C’mon America, you can do it!
: For the 4th night in a row we have fireworks going off every few seconds. It’s really not fair for …
: I’m really starting to use the hell out of drafts dictate function… Even if it does get a few …
: My experience of Siri shortcuts is frustrated by Siri’s inability to launch shortcuts when the phone …
: Someone is setting off World War III outside. Anyone who has animals will tell you that fireworks …
: It’s incredible that the UK still has no policy in place to limit the use of fireworks. Anyone …
: Where the puck is going. micro.derekpeden
: Recently the blog has taken a backseat to other activities, both personal and professional. Hope to …
: I really like the look of the new iPad Pros, with straight, non-tapered edges on the enclosure. …
: Fantastic piece of marketing for the BBC Sounds App, combining music, radio and podcasts.
: Ding Dong!!! What sounds like a doorbell, and every dog in the bar starts barking.
: Beautiful product photography. All Macs that I really, really want even if I don’t need.
: “Austerity finally coming to an end”… at least until March.
: My blogging use has overtaken my use of DayOne, but making Markdown entries I’m bemused by the …
: Enjoying the last 2/3 of the bottle and it’s very, very nice.
: A year or 2 ago I won good bottle of red wine donated to the company. It’s sat gathering in the wine …
: Experimenting with the Aeropress.
: Testing macOS Workflow micro.derekpeden
: I don’t hate email. But there’s a special circle in hell reserved for those who Reply to All.
: Finally received my new Apple Watch Series 4. A significant upgrade from my original/Series 0. Very …
: The B Word. micro.derekpeden
: Autumnal Afternoon Nice afternoon in south of Scotland, a mix of green/brown foliage and blue/white skies.
: Today we learned that we can’t feed the dog sausages and then have her in the car. At least not …
: Confirming Email. micro.derekpeden.com
: Despite the (absence of) rumours, I have not stopped micro blogging. Instead it’s been a fortnight …
: I’ve been experimenting with Shortcuts on iOS, both the creation and operation of the routines. …
: It’s been the worst 7 days I’ve ever known. Unexpected. Indescribable. A nightmare. However, even …
: I’m not blogging this is the usual way, this post won’t be on my site. I just want to urge everyone …
: It’s not that we have a dog. Rather that the dog residing at this address has a staff attending to …
: We’ve been home at catching up for a couple of days. It’s not the hotel wifi was bad, more closer to …
: First of first-world problems is trying to fit hours of video into a now ancient iPad which has only …
: Rather than charge for fast-track security airports should spot-fine those who clog-up the belts by …
: iOS 12 installed. Measure filed in Siberia together with Stocks and Tips.
: Stickers are the work of the devil. Just got done cleaning up the residue of stickers applied to a …
: 26 miles in 2hrs. Unbelievable
: That moment why you notice your phone’s battery is at 1%…
: Drafts support for Wordpress. This is fantastic.
: OmniFocus 3 ships 24th September Fantastic news. The end of 2018 is going to be super busy.
: Sadly “Brexit will make it expensive to use a mobile phone in another EU country” wasn’t written on …
: Oh dear oh dear. Clippy is back. micro.derekpeden.com
: I continue to feel like an old man. I like buttons not gestures.
: My Apple Watch records 18hrs of continuous “Stand” then helpfully encourages me to close my ring. …
: MacRumors claiming USB-C on 2018 iPad Pro. I can’t see this happening. It both seems too early in …
: You can own your domain, but still not your time micro.derekpeden.com
: This weekend we finally committed to overhaul of our small home office. This will be a modest change …
: Next year’s nasturtiums micro.derekpeden.com
: Minnie’s version of playing with a ball in the park: I through the ball. We both walk towards …
: My micro.blog iOS workflow could use some work…
: Clearing my OmniFocus doesn’t automatically clear my head. There’s still the mental cache which I …
: I do enjoy a day which includes a couple of beers at lunchtime. But I do pay for it when evening …
: Aww I loved Smokey and the Bandit when I was a kid
: Another day where evening roles around and I only have the mental capacity for the shortest of …
: Damn! How did it get this late? And I’ve managed to miss having more apple pie. I hope it stays …
: [Apple Harvest]micro.derekpeden.com/2018/09/0…). Emergency harvesting of the apple tree …
: The “gross betrayal” was actually committed in 2016 when the electorate was clearly and …
: Comedians should stick to comedy. I cringe when I see successful comedians thinking that they can …
: The King’s Speech. Rewatched this when it just appeared on tonight. Fantastic story about trials …
: Such a photogenic wee girl. Another set from Minnie. Love that grin on her face.
: In honour of the new 🐶 tagmoji, another classic Minnie pose.
: Just realised that my Social Media interest is now split between Micro.blog and LinkedIn. Yes, …
: Changing channels… click, click, click… Beverley Hills Cop. That’ll do.
: I’ve completely lost track of my personal email. I can’t actually remember the last time I opened a …
: Evening skies Nice night evening for a dog walk
: Minnie this morning… and LambChop of course.
: It’s 7pm. But I reckon I’ll be in bed by 8. Exhausted.
: DIY is hard work. As is supervising the DIY.
: A Friday night used to be the high-point of my week. Now I can barely function after 5pm on a …
: One day closer to vacation 2018. But still weeks away.
: I’m considering a new blog, posting every time a Microsoft Office application crashes and needs top …
: the only good thing about BREXIT is the BBC’s logo
: Video of the Korean reunions shows both our capacity for love and ability for incredibly cruelty.
: “You have forced - insert name of Microsoft application here - to quit”. Such a complete absence of …
: Puppy Ice Cream? Eh no thank you.
: Yes, I accept all cookies, now back-off!
: It’s difficult to believe that this is still possible in 2018. There’s no excuse for …
: Another long, long day. Looking forward to the weekend
: For @DazeEnd. Minnie when we introduced her to her garden 🐶 //@macgenie
: As much as I enjoy driving I look forward to the autonomous car revolution. I thick I’ll be so much …
: Today’s been a day for journaling rather than blogging. There’s literally nothing on my mind which …
: When did a data analysis algorithm become referred to as Al?
: I’m old enough to remember the days when politicians made public comments through nuainced, …
: It’s amazing to me that the Microsoft SharePoint team don’t know how search works.
: Johnson gives journalists tea while avoiding burka questions. I’ll say this, he does know who to …
: Disappeared down the rabbit hole of re-formatting the content of my main site. An easy way to make a …
: Another brilliant example of software from Microsoft.
: On tonight‘s menu: Turkey Carrot Apple Butternut Squash Broccoli Kale Sounds lovely. It’s only the …
: The Right Balance of Shade and Colour micro.derekpeden.com
: Coach taking about athletes participating in an event marking 40 years of the Special Olympics: …
: Thoughts on the “MacBook Adorable”
: “It was the best of days. It was the worst of days.” Well ok, the worst but frustratingly …
: I’m still enjoying my Apple Watch Series 0, yes the original. The battery life may not be what it …
: A late September vacation is fine by me. But it does make for a very long July and August.
: Re-discovered Twisted (Everyday Hurts) by Skunk Anansie after +20 years 🎵
: Boris just can’t stop opening his mouth and putting his foot in it!
: Still on track for my 30 day pin on Micro.blog. Although my new Bluetooth keyboard is a motivation …
: It’s only Tuesday but there’s not enough coffee in the world right now to get me through the week.
: Feeling pretty proud of myself: figured out a method of posting to Wordpress and Micro.blog using …
: Trying to make more use of Omnifocus Forecasts to better plan my day.
: Might start making more use of Safari Reading List. It’s not perfect but it may enough.
: I’m guessing there’s a way to post to both Micro.blog and Wordpress using Workflow
: I still seem capable of sudden purchases, seeing something on TV or on post, and ordering it almost …
: Time to stand. Seriously! Feels like I’ve been on my feet all day today.
: Currently on 4Mb/s Broadband. Today we signed up for an upgrade to a 36Mb/s (max) with a different …
: Yeaugh! That moment when you realise StarBucks drive-thru gave you someone else’s coffee. Omg it’s …
: Dear Tim, Now about the 5Gb limit on free iCloud accounts… www.bbc.co.uk
: Brexit Summarised micro.derekpeden
: No Weekly Review micro.derekpeden.com
: Signed up for testing the OmniFocus web interface. This should prove interesting!
: Apple Keyboard Hack micro.derekpeden.com
: Only just discovered StarWars the macOS Terminal: “nc towel.blinkenlights.nl 23” Clearly someone has …
: Poured 2 wheelbarrow loads of apples from the apple tree into the bin. There’s many more left that …
: Arrived at the venue for the final night of Del Amitri’s 8 show tour over 7 cities, having seen 3 of …
: 13mins on hold. Gave up. What’s the point of saying your Customer Service Centre is open on a …
: After about 6 weeks without any rain, 2 wet days is immediately depressing. It’s so easy to …
: At the click of a button micro.derekpeden.com
: Both this morning and yesterday evening I walked the dog whilst my wife jogged/walked the Couch to …
: It says something that people would rather take the time to leave a 1-star review of a $5 app rather …
: To be honest… micro.derekpeden.com
: I don’t want anyone to take this the wrong way but this is the 2nd day this week where I’ve came …
: Those that pushed for Brexit either lied during the campaign or have been guilty of corruption …
: love this heartwarming story, which benefits both Daniel (4) and his friend Stuart (91).
: Path to removing the ban on liquids when flying
: If only I could capture the smell as easily as the sight of this Americano…
: Cameras at gig panned across the audience (before the start) and found a guy with a Trump Lego …
: I think I’ve turned the act of ignoring badges on my iPhone’s homescreen into an art form. My brains …
: Now that’s a reaction to Putin visiting The Whitehouse
: A guy across the train from me has an external drive velcro’d to the back of the screen of his …
: I’m frequently surprised to see how little I’ve posted to micro.blog and then realise that I’ve been …
: I have to try so hard to keep politics off my posts to Micro.blog
: Wednesday night curry. Comfort food!
: It’s strange to say this, but I’m glad to see it raining for a change.
: Half-way through a 4 day week, but the last 2 days have been hard going
: Morgan & Trump There’s something oddly hypnotic in watching Piers Morgan interview Donald Trump on Airforce One. …
: Lost at least an hour late last night. Put on When Harry Met Sallyon Netflix with the intention of …
: Sometimes Rules are made to be broken
: ‘Dump Trump’: Views from the London marches
: “Big John” as I refer to “him”. Yes that’s it on the floor, and about 6’3” tall.
: The best of ApplePay is I can leave home without my wallet. The worst of ApplePay is I leave home …
: Testing feed importer to the new site
: They say Pride comes before the fall. So after more weeks of hubris I’m glad to see the hashtag …
: A pathetic £500k fine for Facebook. Zucherberg will find this down the back of the sofa.
: Glad to have drawn France in the company sweepstake.
: My game of work-life Tetris continues. Omnifocus is actually my most frequently used …
: The Black Isle Brewing Company, Long Time IPA… cold and refreshing
: Note to Self: next BBQ/Grill eat some vegetables with the meat. Man cannot live (comfortably) on …
: Did England win the World Cup once, over half a century ago? They never mention it
: When a 16 year old is capable of such horror then beyond initial shock and disgust it’s difficult …
: Feed Importer for Micro.blog. Who has success with this Wordpress Plugin?
: Whilst I can see the potential of iOS shortcuts, I’m not sure it’ll even be a match for …
: New Site Fingers crossed, my DNS and SSL issues have finally been resolved and I’m just left with …
: The definition of institutional arrogance
: I’m resisting temptation to answer the tweets from England Fans who think the World Cup Trophy has a …
: Very Cold Water. Good to know in this heat.
: Magnetic train tickets are the Devil’s Work. There’s no way they can ever survive being out in the …
: Other than Micro.blog my most frequently refreshed websites over this weekend are DNS Watch and DNS …
: Other than Micro.blog my most frequently refreshed websites over this weekend are DNS Watch and DNS …
: Sunday BBQ Minnie on the lounger in the shade. Wife in the sunshine. Pizza in the Pizza Oven. Brewdog going …
: Another glorious morning. The weather this summer is incredible.
: Post BBQ(Grill) Cocktail on the Deck
: DNS Update Period Does anyone have experience of changing DNS settings? The general view is that: These changes may …
: Watched this Ballerina Dad. So sweet.
: Interesting article from the BBC on Life on the 82 other Great British islands
: I’m going through the 7 stages of grief following my switch to hosted blogs. ☑️ Domain ☑️ DNS …
: Something must be wrong with my DNS settings as I’ve been trying since Friday to setup my hosted …
: Spoiled Dog Clearly she’s leaving this for later.
: the “fun” of setting up a new website
: And now overpaid pundits ego’s explode in a burst of unqualified optimism.
: 🎵 I love rediscovering tracks: Why Did You Do It by Stretch
: Waiting “up to 5 days” for a domain to transition is the new cheque clearing queue…
: Finallly made the switch over to a hosted blog. Micro blog to follow.
: I apologise Micro.blog. It has been many weeks since my last submission.
: After eating more than my fair share of fudge I really don’t feel so well…
: The only thing worse than sites which disable paste for the email address field is those asking to …
: The UK will spend more time debating the expansion of Heathrow than on uncertainty and chaos of …
: The clematis has flowered for summer 2018.
: Poor poor show from Microsoft on iOS, particularly in the login to OneDrive. Maybe the “White …
: My bank, ever efficient, has written to me by postal mail (6 double sided pages to be precise) to …
: Fell into the Twitter swamp again. Note to self: Don’t watch BBC Question Time with Twitter open.
: I’m so enjoying re-watching Dire Straits Alchemy Live, recorded from Sky Arts a few weeks ago. I can …
: Hoping from something worthwhile in terms of Mac hardware from WWDC in 2 weeks, with MrsP hopefully …
: We spent the first few years buying plants, trees and soil home to transform our small space it a …
: Looking up hotel website with an animated hourglass as it loads! What is it loading that takes this …
: 1,600 IT workers and engineers denied UK visas - BBC News The thud you can hear is my head hitting …
: If I still opened Tweetbot as much as I used to then I’d be setting Mute Filters: royal wedding …
: Patrick Melrose ★★★★ Benedict Cumberbatch ★★★★★ Unbelievable performance and very enjoyable 1st …
: Working with the Spark Mac app feels more like a game of mortal combat, me against the software, …
: It’s so great to be able to eat dinner outside on the decking. That was such a long Autumn/Fall, …
: Someone must think that this is a perfectly normal thing to sell in a local supermarket
: After 2 weeks of work, work and more work, I’m still suffering from a bit of writers block for …
: After debating (with myself) about my ancient version of Lightroom I might have reached a solution, …
: Someone’s graffiti’d “THE EARTH IS FLAT” on a billboard off the side of the …
: Finally landed back to Earth after more than a week with near 100% focus on one deadline. Feels like …
: Listing 32-bit apps on macOS. Super useful.
: Spend +5minutes sitting in a parking space, thinking that no-ones gonna come by at this time on a …
: If StormTroopers had coffee cups
: My personal debate on new hardware Debating (with myself) the Pros & Cons of an Apple laptop for personal use. The debate forks …
: Double “Done”. Clearly no other option.
: CEO 101: What not to do in the middle of interviews about a corporate merger.
: The time spent with good friends is the best time, but the fastest to slip by in the blink of an …
: Resolutions for the next 3 months
: I’ve so far resisted installing either the Micro.blog app or MarsEdit on my work issued …
: Noticed that my frequency of posting to DayOne has plummeted since I started a Micro.blog account.
: The end to one of those days…
: The moment when a colleague of the same grade dictates an order like they’re your boss. The Germans …
: How many toys does one small dog need?
: LinkedIn: the network for people you met once at a trade show 6 years ago. Or someone you used to …
: Every time I ctrl+click on a Microsoft Office app on my Mac I’m amazed that there’s no “Create New” …
: nValt no more. The King is dead. Long live the King! Sorry Brett.
: More use of Keyboard Maestro For any Mac user not using Keyboard Maestro then OMG are you missing out. I’ve seen its power before …
: Update : my failing single AirPod (out of warranty) was replaced for free by Apple under “consumer …
: I’ve been thinking over addictive personality. A side to this is my unwillingness to give up, …
: What’s the best alternatives to Lightroom? ( @johnholzer @jack ?) I’ve been using an …
: My Micro-Monday recommendation is for @JohnPhilpin. John mixes short, memorable posts, “I …
: No indication of which app has failed or the potential solution.
: Just seen a commercial for body shaving products for men. Speechless 😶
: Tired today. I’m regretting getting my “Net-Fix” from a certain streaming service …
: Ouch. That’s embarrassing. That’s gonna take a while to get over but we’ve all …
: I think in addition to the fabulous Micro-Monday we need a Food Friday (hint hint @Manton). In order …
: Only the left AirPod is working. So there’s another thing to fix/replace.
: Airline Staff: ”Can you check that your bag fits in here?” Me: “No, it doesn’t.” ”Thank you sir, …
: Spring has finally arrived. Evening bird song, and an active conversation…
: Tried to share photos taken on my SLR with my father, knowing that we used to use Flickr (when it …
: I started with Micro.blog to post micro blogs but I think that my ratio of new posts compared to …
: Insomnia is a bitch. I have been burning the candle at both ends (and in the middle) for too long. …
: Next for Q2 2018 Do More. “Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying” I’m a master of procrastination, and seeking …
: That moment when you realise your phone is full of photos of a small, white1 dog. …
: What’s the best domain? Surname? First Name? Both First Name & Surname? Or something else you …
: So I can add basic plumbing to my CV. Very basic, but enough for tonight thankfully.
: My Micro-Monday recommendation is for @teisam After a few days of amazing discussion with fellow …
: Snowing again. Happy Easter.
: To my Future Self Dear Derek This is from your past self. You know, the one feeling a bit under the weather after a …
: Yesterday was a good day however I’m paying for it today…
: Anything said today should be considered inadmissible in Court.
: Almost Feels Like Summer There is something really special about a cocktail bar with a guy on the piano (even on a Sunday …
: All my recent notifications are from Micro.blog. What an amazing community. Thank you @manton
: Three blogs walk into a bar... I have 3 blogs I want to write: My industry/career blog which I write and host at Wordpress.com A …
: Since the re-awakening of my tumblr blog, I been enjoying the discussion on this evening on running …
: Beyond Micro.blog, what’s the best low cost “service” for a larger blogs? (For mere mortal muggles). …
: Millennial’s having Macdonald. I’ll stick with a salad.
: Just waisted 20mins on HTML image formatting. It may actually be faster for me to write the 1000 …
: Manual edit of HTML on Ground Coffee
: Microsoft Excel for macOS: Application Not Responding The most frequently seen UI element.
: Dormant Tumblr Opted to start a Tumblr blog for the longer content, not in keeping with a micro blog. Only when …
: When does a micro blog post become a all grown up blog post?
: Call to my wife when driving home: Me: “That’s me on the way to the vets for the dog’s medicines” …
: Old RomanTimes It’s not just Comic Sans which is comically bad. Every time I receive a word document with …
: Finally ruled out NYC as a holiday destination only to be hit by a mail shot from a NYC hotel: a GIF …
: MarsEdit Trialling MarsEdit with both Wordpress blog and Micro.blog…
: Old Memories Following my earlier post on re-visiting the Psion 5, I’ve just wasted I don’t know how long looking …
: Malt Poured a drop of Jura Origin. I’d not usually go straight to a malt, but it’s been a hard week. …
: Psion5: What to do with a 20 year old device? Looking into repurposing my Psion 5 and found this relatively recent article from 2015 on The Verge: …
: I don’t care that National Puppy Day was yesterday, I still love this photo of Minnie from 2015.
: Business Travel Next time I travel for work I should make more of an effort to see more than, Airport Train Meeting …
: Short return flight home. Flight out this morning was 16hrs ago, so it’ll be great to be home.
: Bear It Almost every iOS homescreen I’ve seen has the Bear app. I’ve previously not continued with Bear as …
: At 9am I was looking forward to 5 days in the office, clearing a significant backlog. By 10am it all …
: Minnie in March Sunshine Just chilling at the backdoor, undecided whether to come in or not.
: Peter Zinner I watched The Hunter Red October last night, and thumbing through IMDB found that Admiral Padorin …
: I love my AirPods, but it kills me that there’s no way to see the case battery life while both …
: As If By Magic Suddenly our internet connection issue is fixed. The worst engineering problem to have is one which …
: There’s a line fault. The kind that takes and engineer to come to your house, and (hopefully) …
: Facebook’s contempt for its users My other-half is welded to Facebook, so every now and then I’m obliged to look at it. Aside from the …
: As a follow-up from yesterday, it’s still coming down. Think I’m living on Hoth.
: MacBook protection, by leather and wool About 18 months ago I purchased a number of sleeves for my MacBook, exploiting Amazon’s generous …
: Call me a Tauntaun ❄️❄️❄️ It snowed. Then it snowed a bit more. Then a blizzard. I did venture out, but when you find your car …
: BBC News Headlines tonight report on the shocking news that it’s still Winter in February. Oh but …
: Amongst the sea of hands holding up smartphones to film the concert, I’ve got to mention the guy …
: Ok, I’m not an American citizen so you may say I don’t the right to comment, but here goes: In my …
: Just dipped into Twitter again. I’m awaiting the crew in Hazmat suits to clean me up.
: I’m so close to using KeyBoardMaestro to automate telling Sierra I’ve no wish to upgrade to High …
: Whilst all most of my timeline sleeps, I’d like to say Good Morning to all outside the US timezones.
: Congratulations to the Mac software team at Microsoft for making the new version of word which …
: Just hand a look at Twitter… I really don’t know why I bother. It’s horrendous.
: Wise words from @macgenie We have the power to change the social network dynamic.
: Ideas for Micro.blog search criteria Links to micro.blog hosted sites External links Polls (if this …
: Funding Britain’s Future BBC News is reporting new funding for the Best for Britain campaign: We have never hidden our …
: macOS Stability & Recovery 4 years into using a Mac, 3 years with this particular MacBook, I’m only just beginning to …
: Enjoying an Espresso and a sparkling water. Sunday’s can be hard work.
: Twitter “Support” In around 2015 I’d (stupidly) changed my username from my real name to an another name and now …
: HomePod is for us to listen to it. Not the other way round… Design is a series of choices and …
: Unilever Leaving Over Brexit Disappointing but not surprising to see story this in The Times, sadly …
: Micro.blog for Podcast Commentary It’s interesting to see the routes the Micro.blog is taking to …
: Half Baked Brexit Watching the fiasco around Brexit and the number of topics which have still be …
: Every Dog Has It’s Day So great to Minnie back fighting fit. She’s not 100% but it’s huge progress …
: Shouting Into the Void Birds tweet. They call out for whatever reason, and generally it’s background …
: Snowing The problem with snow is that it makes everything look pure, white and romantic… for …
: Seriously? Another Blog? Yes, another blog. Or a mico-blog at least. This has been on the to-do list …