Dan Moren

Writes things. Talks too much.
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2024-10-31 00:04:53

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@npub1r6r…u73e Welcome to being a hot tea drinker.

2024-10-29 15:38:36

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@npub185t…pwlf I assume it's because they are really looking to capture people upgrading that Mac mini that's sitting in their closet.

2024-10-29 00:31:57

Jeff, if endorsing Harris is not going to shift the needle, not endorsing her is not going to change the opinions of anybody who doesn’t trust your paper. You’re barking up the wrong tree.

2024-10-28 16:02:04

The first wave of Apple Intelligence is here, and @npub1f4d…42zv and I have a review of its features. Unsurprisingly, they are kind of uneven, and often hilarious. https://zeppelin.flights/@sixcolors/113385882807232059

2024-10-27 02:40:27

Alexandra Petri is a goddamned national treasure. https://apple.news/AfXc6gFuaRr-nRajrAHxxKQ

2024-10-26 13:27:59

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@npub1hvd…9sq9 @npub1zz7…rek8 I guess you mended these!

2024-10-24 02:28:59

Over on Instagram, my publisher is giving away 15 copies of THE ARMAGEDDON PROTOCOL, even though I’ve scribbled my name in them. Details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DBeGFJTou9I/?igsh=MXY3d3dlNHdkNmQ5Yg==

2024-10-23 17:56:16

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@npub1jaj…54mc It's actually a punctuation mistake. Should have been "Honey, I Shrunk! The Kids!”

2024-10-23 14:02:43

Well, I did not have "revive a creature from the Ewok movies" on my Skeleton Crew bingo card. https://www.empireonline.com/tv/news/star-wars-skeleton-crew-teek-ewok-battle-for-endor-exclusive/

2024-10-23 13:23:24

I know AirPods aren't supposed to be used as hearing protectors, but they were jackhammering in front of my house this morning and noise cancelling was 😙👌 for the minute it took me to take out the trash and then get out of range.

2024-10-22 21:02:40

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@npub16fv…lf3l Yes and no. 100k is my target for most books.

2024-10-22 14:39:33

The book I've been working on lately has really been kicking my ass. It's tough to dive into an entirely new world with new characters and find my way, but in today’s writing session I passed the one-third mark of this draft, and that's not nothing. So I'm going to celebrate that moment at least.
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2024-10-21 19:04:54

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Inverted-T arrow keys or GTFO.

2024-10-21 19:03:56

THIS TIME FOR SURE. https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/21/apple-new-magic-mouse-trackpad-keyboard/

2024-10-17 13:29:42

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@lexfri “Lightly unhinged" is a step up! And honestly, I think you're underselling yourself.

2024-10-16 13:12:04

This week's Stay Foolish column is apparently my 400th! (My personal records apparently had an off by one error, whoops?) Anyway, it's all about Apple's strategy rolling out Apple Intelligence and where it might be laying groundwork for the future. (Reminder: @npub1h9q…65jz members can read over there too.) https://www.macworld.com/article/2490585/were-about-to-find-out-if-apples-big-bet-is-going-to-pay-off.html

2024-10-15 17:22:03

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@npub1jx7…0jmm I haven't thought about the term "warez" in a super long time, so thanks for that.

2024-10-09 16:12:14

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@npub1v99…xhpf
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2024-10-09 15:52:50

It’s been a couple weeks since THE ARMAGEDDON PROTOCOL came out, and a big thanks to everyone who’s bought and read the book! I’d like to ask one more favor: if you enjoyed it, please leave a review on the site of your choice (Amazon, Goodreads, Apple Books, etc). It can make a big difference.
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2024-10-08 18:03:50

I can vouch for this @npub1y5j…pfkw story about Home Depot adopting Apple Pay: I just had to run over there to grab something, and used Apple Pay at self checkout, no problem. https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/08/home-depot-apple-pay-support/

2024-10-07 22:49:57

My pal @npub1f4d…42zv—happy belated birthday, Jason!—had me once again on The Incomparable to talk about books: specifically my latest, THE ARMAGEDDON PROTOCOL. We talk process, the future, and (after the spoiler horn) some plot details. https://www.theincomparable.com/theincomparable/736/

2024-10-07 11:54:45

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@npub1vsf…jmg7
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2024-10-03 10:18:19

Ooh, I like some of these. Not a one was in my head cast but they’re pretty solid. https://vmst.io/@DanMorgan/113240714909119788

2024-10-02 18:11:14

Oooh, Sugar coming back for sesaon 2! https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/2/24260471/sugar-season-2-apple-tv-plus

2024-10-02 16:56:43

Man, it is a real shame Apple had to pay Ireland that €14 billion. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/01/irish-finance-minister-calls-14bn-tax-windfall-from-apple-transformational

2024-10-01 14:40:03

As several people have pointed out, MST and MDT exist simultaneously because time zones are terrible and we live in a terrible world. 🤦
https://zeppelin.flights/@dmoren/113232516826117748

2024-10-01 14:06:13

This app has been a huge timesaver for me in the last week, as I've been trying to do book promotion on multiple platforms. Go get it. https://mastodon.social/@BenRiceM/113232524624004676

2024-10-01 13:58:09

I'm a little concerned that Apple's OSes don't actually understand Mountain Time? (Or isn't smart enough to realize if we're in Standard vs. Daylight hours?)
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2024-10-01 13:09:39

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@npub1jaj…54mc Now that is pumpkin spicy.

2024-09-29 12:38:46

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@npub1lm2…88r3 Thank you! I always try hard to balance those so I’m glad it paid off.

2024-09-26 19:17:02

Don’t leave me hanging! Just one day left to order your Commonwealth or Imperium shirt and they’re each 1 sale away from hitting the shipping goal! If you’ve been eyeing them but haven’t clicked that button, now’s the time. https://cottonbureau.com/people/dan-moren
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2024-09-26 18:26:07

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@npub186u…r9xv It's just how things go sometimes. My publisher suggested making this the last one. However, as I write in my over at Scalzi's site, I don't think it'll be the last we see of all of them…

2024-09-26 17:49:58

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@npub1az7…0xnz Ah, I see you too are a professional writer.

2024-09-25 18:18:49

This is my canonical list of all the Galactic Cold War stories to date, for the completionists among you. :) https://dmoren.com/writing/galactic-cold-war/
https://mastodon.social/@ragnarose/113199303868126212

2024-09-25 14:58:32

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@npub1fjx…emty In case it's helpful, FB15254643.

2024-09-24 17:02:38

I can't tell if I am excited or terrified by this first salvo in the Permissions Text arms race. https://mastodon.social/@sandofsky/113193583918104242

2024-09-24 16:54:21

Signed a few copies of THE ARMAGEDDON PROTOCOL over at Porter Square Books this morning. Tomorrow night, I’ll be chatting with my pal and fellow writer Auston Habershaw there. https://www.portersquarebooks.com/event/dan-moren-author-armageddon-protocol-book-iv-conversation-auston-habershaw
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2024-09-23 22:18:09

I too will be playing in this game. Pleas tune in and support St Jude! https://wandering.shop/@HollyGoDarkly/113188887106619309

2024-09-20 21:08:34

One week left to order Commonwealth or Imperium shirts until they disappear again for who knows how long. We need to sell 6 more Commonwealth and 8 more Imperium to make this happen! https://cottonbureau.com/people/dan-moren
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2024-09-20 15:34:43

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@npub15ts…pzuy Definitely not by accident. That much.

2024-09-20 15:10:53

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@npub1dpj…ayn4 I struggle with picking just one for purposes of promotion. I want to reach my audience (and my peers in various communities), and they're not all here.

2024-09-20 15:06:22

Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro is just wild. Look at some of the amazing images I've already managed to capture.
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2024-09-20 14:49:13

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@npub127y…jskh I let the transfer do the 18.1 update. It was slow, but it made it.

2024-09-20 14:10:46

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@npub1u49…te4g Why the long download?

2024-09-20 14:00:51

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@npub1ugg…u5kj I plugged in the USB-C cable that came with the new phone to the old phone, but I'm not sure how much it helped.

2024-09-20 14:00:25

There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and progress bars.

2024-09-20 13:43:52

The real fun of new iPhone day is seeing how long it takes to download the 18.1 beta on the new phone in the Apple Store.

2024-09-20 11:18:31

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@npub1yfs…vcem Wait, you’re telling me I could have NOT done 518 episodes and STILL gotten a plaque?!

2024-09-19 02:19:43

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@npub1kde…t2fu I think he says “achieved”. We don’t use that lingo but I assume it means making his bid.

2024-09-19 01:12:51

I continue to be delighted that the card game my family has long played is a significant plot point in this season of Only Murders in the Building.

2024-09-19 00:34:52

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@npub1utv…87lr All I wanted to do was update the Wi-Fi network on my soundbar and it couldn't make a connection and then crashed. Good times!

2024-09-19 00:14:40

Man, this Sonos app update fiasco is still going huh?

2024-09-18 21:47:38

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@npub1fjx…emty I will attempt next time I’m at my computer.

2024-09-18 17:52:50

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@npub100x…tadk They do appear to run via Terminal, not that it totally helps me...

2024-09-18 17:51:05

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@npub1sdu…w074 Goddamnit Ben, I used this subhead in a piece I was writing just this morning. 🤣

2024-09-18 16:33:02

Shortcuts crashing on launch on my Mac mini on Sequoia, which means none of my automations run either. 😡

2024-09-18 12:39:53

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@npub1qw5…037m Low tech, harder to tap. (The first season of The Wire!)

2024-09-17 16:15:01

SeVEn YyyEARSSSS! 🥴
https://wandering.shop/@HollyGoDarkly/113153763329712689

2024-09-17 12:52:19

It’s an honor just to be recognized. I hear. https://hachyderm.io/@rebound/113152950082420140

2024-09-17 12:52:19

It’s an honor just to be recognized. I hear. https://hachyderm.io/@rebound/113152950082420140

2024-09-16 18:10:35

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@npub1gag…te3c Two Towers is a great score. Not quite as good as Fellowship perhaps, but excellent.

2024-09-16 17:12:33

I've been reviewing iOS for a long time (back to iPhone Software 2.0 at least!). iOS 18 is a nice update, even if the big marquee Apple Intelligence features won't show up for a few weeks. With all the customization features, you can personalize your iPhone more than ever before. https://sixcolors.com/post/2024/09/ios-18-review/

2024-09-16 14:28:46

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@npub1dpj…ayn4
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2024-09-16 13:19:23

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@npub1mrm…l3g2 I think you mean they have to Bond Together.

2024-09-16 11:05:42

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@npub108h…y76p Very cyberpunk.

2024-09-15 02:24:14

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@npub1ens…26ye Not my calllllll

2024-09-13 22:13:19

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@npub16za…6yre my favorite politics quote of all time “Under communism, man exploits man. Under capitalism, it’s just the opposite.”

2024-09-13 21:35:44

Really look forward to my *does math* maybe $4.34.
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2024-09-13 21:02:35

My son just got me out of talking to a door-to-door cable salesman so I guess parenthood was all worth it.

2024-09-13 20:05:30

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@npub1txf…4llt And business is booming.

2024-09-13 19:53:39

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@npub1txf…4llt You don’t need me to tell you this, but I’ll say it because it’s easier to say it to someone else than tell yourself but you are not your work.

2024-09-13 13:34:29

This is the most chaotic manuscript I've ever written. My file contains three separate drafts with a host of chapters that are largely out of order. What the hell am I doing.

2024-09-13 13:17:42

I opened the Apple Store app, waited at the screen, and it ushered me in almost immediately. Membership has its privileges. https://mastodon.social/@caseyliss/113130155936509800

2024-09-11 19:00:57

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@npub1g8j…02l7 You and me both, doc.

2024-09-10 20:01:13

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@npub1hvd…9sq9 The ones I give out are mostly from Bookplate Ink, and I've generally been pretty happy with them.

2024-09-10 19:59:16

Let's fucking go. Cars are too goddamn big. Good on NHTSA. https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/10/24241047/nhtsa-rule-pedestrian-safety-fmvss-suv-truck-design

2024-09-09 21:32:25

Of course James Earl Jones was iconic as the voice of Darth Vader, but my favorite performances of his remain Terrance Mann in Field of Dreams and his delightful cameo at the end of Sneakers. The man was great in everything. I was lucky enough to see him in a Tennessee Williams play a few years ago and damn, what a legend. RIP.
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2024-09-09 17:34:11

“Oh no, we ran out of time talking about AirPods so uh, yeah, there's some new iPhones too goodbyyyyyyye." #AppleEvent

2024-09-09 17:04:31

If you have a drink every time they mention Apple Intelligence, you are already drunk. #AppleEvent

2024-09-06 13:29:17

I would love to see more cafes that do not make their tea with water apparently siphoned directly from THE FUCKING SUN.

2024-08-27 20:21:09

Every sign tells a story.
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2024-08-11 07:17:56

Never met a candle I couldn’t burn at both goddamn ends.

2024-08-01 14:13:44

Shellphishing.
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2024-07-31 13:55:23

Somehow not The Onion.
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2024-07-23 20:48:10

Did Pluto write this?
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2024-07-15 21:01:11

Jason and I have divided up Scotland between the two of us. It’s the only safe way. https://zeppelin.flights/@jsnell/112792422254019740

2024-07-08 20:21:00

They're good lamps, Brent.
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2024-07-08 20:21:00

They're good lamps, Brent.
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2024-07-07 16:17:21

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@npub1hvz…mle9 I’m planning on going back for another demo soon. It’s tough being a tech writer about Apple and not being able to afford one. 🫠

2024-07-01 20:12:57

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@npub1hvd…9sq9 Apparently they have a far-right government about to come into power, so maybe not.

2024-06-28 20:57:28

Ah yes, I remember when I signed that “social contract” where I publish work that you can just take and reuse in any way you like without you having to compensate me in anyway. It was back when I was young and foolish and didn't have a “social lawyer” to explain to me the “social terms.” https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/28/24188391/microsoft-ai-suleyman-social-contract-freeware

2024-06-20 00:39:07

I’m rarely left speechless. https://mstdn.social/@hins/112645425726645647

2024-06-17 14:02:09

Well, hmm, I suppose that's an interesting question if you really consider but I'm gonna say no because HE'S NOT A REAL PERSON.
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2024-06-10 16:56:54

It’s Tim! #WWDC
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2024-06-05 18:39:34

If you’re looking to remove all the Bartender files and you have homebrew installed, one useful command (per Reddit) is “brew rm --zap --force bartender”, which seems to trash a lot of the ancillary files, even if you didn’t install via homebrew. (No guarantee it’ll get everything, of course.)

2024-05-30 21:15:30

Some days when you get home from your walk and check the Internet, the news can be…good?

2024-05-24 17:29:08

My next novel comes out four months from today! THE ARMAGEDDON PROTOCOL is the final book in the Galactic Cold War series. Picking up where THE NOVA INCIDENT left off, Simon Kovalic and his team are in dire straits. But that's nothing a daring heist and teaming up with an old enemy can't fix...right? Preorder now from all your favorite bookstores! https://dmoren.com/the-armageddon-protocol/
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2024-05-23 12:31:59

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@npub1yfs…vcem 50% humidity ought to be enough for anybody. I think that was Bill Gates.

2024-05-22 16:31:32

Boooooo. BRING THE STATION WAGON INSTEAD, COWARDS. https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/22/24162459/volkswagen-2024-id7-electric-sedan-delay-north-america-us-ev

2024-05-17 17:48:45

Sugar, on Apple TV+, is one of the weirdest shows I have watched in a while. I think I really enjoyed it? I have no idea who to recommend it to, but if you like stuff that's kind of different, check it out.

2024-05-17 16:06:28

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@npub15ml…2w4s My kid got Global Entry at under 1 year old, and the "interview" was hilarious.

2024-05-16 21:29:50

Not going to lie: lately I’ve been wondering if any of my work—podcasting, books, tech writing—is really reaching people. But it’s all worth it on those days when some random listener sends an email out of the blue to tell me just how much I’ve affected them.
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2023-08-13 19:51:06

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@npub1fq5…p8du Ooooh. The original is one of my favorite albums.