Derek Peden

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:22:57 +0100

Well maybe not jumping to Raycast just yet, with the App requiring macOS 26 despite it’s endless bugs, issues and challenges. A launcher update will have to go on my to-do list once I migrate to macOS 27.

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:15:50 +0100

I know I’m late to the party but potentially conceding defeat and downloading Raycast. My muscle memory is with Launchbar which still works back lacks any signs of life.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:53:15 +0100

BBC News

Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in ‘crisis preparedness’ move

What’s Dutch for “FU Mr President”.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:28:54 +0100

Evening of 1st September so naturally the heating has been turned on… for little while anyway

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:52:22 +0100

Trying (again) to be more deliberate with use of my time. I manage to do this in the office but less so “when the clock stops”. We’ll see if this even close to sustainable.

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:21:21 +0100

I find discussion of AirPods with “cameras” redundant and forgetting basic physics. Cameras work in the visible range and I don’t expect any sensors to do so.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:24:17 +0100

Researching some upcoming travel and still in 2026 finding restaurants where there “website” directs to Facebook. In 2026. That’s not merely laziness that’s incompetence.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:15:55 +0100

I have seen price drop for the AirPods Pro 3 and considered the upgrade, but I’m both tempted to wait till September and hold off current set won’t hold a charge.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:58:35 +0100

After an extended absence I’m really going to try and make a conscious effort to be reconnected with the world. The last few weeks have been a heavy mix of work and personal projects, leaving little time for anything else.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:52:50 +0100

World Cup trophy needs a refresh.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:18:39 +0100

Replaced my 2nd display with a Dell 4K which immediately fell off the stand and took multiple attempts to refit. I’m now not entirely convinced it won’t fall off again at any moment.

Not at the out-of-box experience I was expecting. I need decide if it’s worth keeping or returning.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:15:45 +0100

No better headline than Scotland fans are donating nearly $30,000 to organizations in Providence.

Exemplary behaviour from the “Tartan Army”.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:29:08 +0100

White House Plumbers

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:08:51 +0100

In parallel universe the 250th anniversary of the USA is marked internationally by global peace, and in Washington DC in solemn and reflective ceremony.

But in our reality…

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:30:31 +0100

Well done to Craig Ferguson for reaching Boston today

The young Glaswegian set out from Los Angeles on Feb. 24, driven by a cause that is deeply personal: raising awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The mission is rooted in the loss suffered by his best friend, Struan, whose father, Russell, died by suicide seven years ago.

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:08:44 +0100

I was in my local Apple store today and for a brief moment considered asking for a trial with the white elephant product of Vision Pro. I applaud the R&D and the capability of the result but this is still not a viable product at the price point pitched at consumers.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:10:38 +0100

The food hangover continues. We have eaten too much good food over the last 3 days and I feel completely useless today.

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:59:47 +0100

BBC News reports Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80.

Her contribution was immeasurable. Without that edit the final film would have lost its impact.

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:52:17 +0100

I feel hungover from lunch. No alcohol but it was a nice meal and the best tiramisu I have ever had.

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:08:14 +0100

Is there a use case for touch screen laptops other than scrolling? Cause that seems a high price to pay for higher cost / lower quality displays and fingerprints

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:03:30 +0100

Watched a bluetit fly in and out of nesting box for the last 12 hours. That’s some amount of work to feed the chicks on the nest.

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:07:30 +0100

Reading about Poppy on 9to5Mac,

link up all of the things you’d like it to understand about you, such as your email, calendar, location, reminders, health data, and more.

That is an insane list of private information to just hand over to a 3rd party.

Sat, 23 May 2026 05:42:21 +0100

From BBC News:

Most people seeking green cards must now apply from outside US

Ok. But who is actually wanting to move to a country full of corruption, gun crime and a hatred of immigrants, despite being populated almost entirely by immigrants.

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:11:24 +0100

Well I spoke too soon. Not the warmest of days.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:03:55 +0100

Finally reached the point where it’s warm enough to have the windows open the conservatory. It’s comfortable at the moment, but it’ll be like a furnace this afternoon.