Paul Haddad :tapbots_logo:

I break things for a living!

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2024-11-17 17:26:09

iCloud Photos (and most other iCloud services) turned off. Photos Library completely empty. But for some reason mediaanalysisd still sucks up a bunch of CPU.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/113/499/463/110/661/588/original/894883b2ae8db988.png

2024-11-14 20:21:34

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@nprofile…nu04 no fan on this one.

2024-11-12 16:07:23

I did a thing I never thought I would do and plugged headphones (DT 770 250 Ohm) directly into a computer and you know what? It's pretty good. I've always used a dedicated DAC/AMP but other than missing the control of a dedicated analog volume slider the Mini is just as good. I wouldn't use Planar Magnetics with it, but hey other than that I'm a fan.
I'll probably change my mind when I accidentally send the Mini flying off the table in a couple of days.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/113/470/841/819/734/953/original/b9e71b99ffbad58a.jpeg

2024-11-07 01:39:42

Taking one out for an extended test drive and I'm unreasonably annoyed at how good the Apple Studio display is.

2024-09-16 03:06:58

Looks like the ASUS 5k monitor has a price. $800 isn't bad. Arguably better connectivity than the Samsung + KVM support, no goofy "smart" functionality and internal PSU. Though as a fan of minimal look and no visible branding, I think the Samsung looks quite a bit better. No idea how aggressive their matte coating is.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1850479-REG/asus_pa27jcv_27_proart_5k_usb_c.html

2024-09-12 01:27:46

TIL Apple doesn’t hold app releases until the new OS is released.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/113/121/982/121/526/671/original/f04d0ad3eeded06c.jpeg

2024-09-09 18:58:38

Realistically the only product I was likely to buy today was the AirPods Max and well since Apple doesn't seem to care about it, I really can't either.
New watch looks nice, maybe when it goes on sale.
Phone wise, only issue with my 13 Mini is the battery life is getting crappy. Might switch over to the next gen SE when it comes out.

2024-09-07 23:18:46

Not the most confidence inspiring brand name.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/113/098/825/363/799/041/original/7fb4b5f98b22e4ea.jpeg

2024-08-29 04:14:37

Event Horizon gets better on each rewatch. Love having horror movie protagonists that generally aren’t stupid.

2024-08-19 20:42:30

I often think I should collect a Power Mac B&W, MDD and non leaky G5. I would then max out the RAM and storage on them, install the latest OS X and never touch them again…

2024-08-17 23:35:12

Re-watching World War Z for the first time since it was released. My internal “why are they so stupid" monologue really hits different post Covid.

2024-08-15 15:31:43

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@npub1sy6…5dxr FYI it does not.

2024-08-15 01:41:35

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@npub1ue6…dsya why did you need one?

2024-08-15 01:31:14

What insanity is this?
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/963/451/070/103/376/original/2bd8eee46c0d9a53.png

2024-08-14 23:23:05

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@npub1sy6…5dxr I'm sure you'll be totally surprised that there's like almost no documentation on this stuff…

2024-08-14 23:13:31

Is there a way to coordinate UIImage SFSymbols animations with UIView animations? I'm sure I can just do matching times, but that seems inelegant.

2024-08-14 14:30:22

Since used ones have been getting pretty cheap I got curious about what an iMac Pro memory upgrade would be like. What a freaking nightmare. I kind of want to do one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fBVy26FNbE

2024-08-11 02:41:20

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

2024-08-07 19:40:09

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

2024-08-07 18:54:52

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

2024-08-03 19:04:28

Anyone have a suggestion for an inexpensive (<= $30) USB wireless mouse, preferably with on board programable switchable DPI? I'd normally pick up a mid range Logitech or Razer gaming mouse but all those seem like 2x what they should cost.

2024-08-01 17:24:19

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Samsung deal is dead. Was it a price mistake, guess I’ll find out soon enough

2024-08-01 14:26:08

Samsung insanity! *
* Via app + student account
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/887/225/731/990/658/original/d84a380fe3dd2f73.png

2024-07-30 22:34:42

I keep wondering what will happen first, the 2019 Mac Pro will reach my “just to have one" price or Apple will stop supporting it.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/877/822/229/598/916/original/3f7601f13e4db327.png

2024-07-27 00:15:00

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My version of that picture. (Cable management TBD)
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/855/567/361/448/483/original/48d706309de2f9cc.jpeg

2024-07-26 19:48:35

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Permanent damage, oof.
https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206529/intel-13th-14th-gen-crashing-instability-cpu-voltage-q-a

2024-07-24 18:56:26

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Also LOL at a < 1 year old monitor whose product page has a 2013 Mac Pro.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/842/990/104/123/324/original/1af27e5d6e3567fb.png

2024-07-24 18:51:53

Pretty good price for a 27" 4k with tons of connectivity options, including KVM. Factory calibrated with decent P3 support and even has one of them new IPS Black panels. About the only miss is lack of > 60Hz support.
https://www.amazon.com/PHILIPS-Adjustable-Compatible-Replacement-27E2F7901/dp/B0C86M1RVD?th=1

2024-07-17 21:52:40

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@npub1sy6…5dxr do you use the USB-C or DP connector for the Mac?

2024-07-17 21:44:51

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@npub1sy6…5dxr oof I hate that not turning on behavior…

2024-07-17 21:38:26

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@npub1sy6…5dxr any Mac specific weirdness?

2024-07-17 21:19:24

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

2024-07-15 18:52:12

I just picked up my 8th or 9th Magic Trackpad 2 and again remembered that they still ship these things with lightning ports. WTH?

2024-07-12 17:58:36

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Given the Dell 6k refurb failure I went back to the drawing board. 27" 4k + 1080p 15" portable monitor. I doubt this will last, but having a hard time coming up with anything else to try.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/774/814/962/628/271/original/8387ca7dfd588045.jpeg

2024-07-07 19:48:03

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Resisting... If Dell's refurb warranty wasn't so terrible I'd have a lot more trouble.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/746/933/794/320/943/original/5ebb6f6c0d5274d7.png

2024-07-06 18:09:58

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The plan has been to get a heavy duty VESA mount and put up my oldish 49” monitor. Plan worked but…
... I forgot two things: 1. How ridiculously large this monitor is. 2. How terrible VA looks on Mac.
I really don't want to spend the $$$ on another 38" monitor but seems like the least worst choice (don't want to spend $2k on the Dell 6k either).
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/740/885/785/031/271/original/48e95b439830b1fc.jpeg

2024-07-03 22:04:16

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Headphone setup ended up 👍.
https://tapbots.social/system/media_attachments/files/112/724/820/135/986/185/original/9f76a4050bd5ef01.jpeg

2024-07-03 02:32:35

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

2024-07-02 16:42:35

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

2024-06-28 19:13:53

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

2024-06-24 02:26:13

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@npub1mmt…szvq to recognize, no. I did add “intel_iommu=on iommu=pt" to grub to fix some stability issues with the network connection.

2024-06-19 17:09:44

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

2024-05-23 20:53:27

My drive through coffee run was exactly one In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida long.

2024-03-25 20:41:11

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

2024-03-04 18:05:40

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

2024-02-18 18:08:27

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

2024-01-24 17:56:25

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

2024-01-18 00:10:20

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

2024-01-13 22:22:58

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

2023-11-21 23:33:21

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

2023-11-06 16:19:04

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

2023-10-24 16:14:38

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

2023-09-30 15:02:23

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

2023-09-27 20:49:45

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

2023-09-12 17:43:47

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

2023-08-13 03:22:10

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

2023-08-13 03:06:20

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

2023-08-09 23:48:23

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

2023-07-14 15:28:08

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