Caleb McDonald

Follower of Jesus. Husband & father of five. MacHead . Enjoys New/Alt-tech, Bitcoin. Works in a Fortune 100. Numbers 14:24

Public Key

npub1tqfjxl4cv9uc3zsrc3wuz65kfasrtlcg9rsyuzxgzn0zqc3w6u7sfee56w

NIP-05 Address

me@calebmcdonald.com

NIP-57 Address

tip@calebmcdonald.com

Profile Code

nprofile1qqs9syer06uxz7vg3gpughwpd2ty7cp4luyz3czwprypfh3qvghdw0gppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7vh06a8

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nos.lol

relay.damus.io

Author Public Key

npub1tqfjxl4cv9uc3zsrc3wuz65kfasrtlcg9rsyuzxgzn0zqc3w6u7sfee56w

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Last Notes

2025-04-25 03:52:02

Just migrated my Alby Hub from Start9 (that was running via a VM on macOS) to the native macOS Alby Hub app and the process was flawless.
Well done @npub1get…0nfm, and thank you 👏🏻 🙏🏻

2024-12-22 01:18:47

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Why buy later,
When you can buy now.

2024-12-20 03:05:46

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If you have “Enhanced Privacy” enabled that’ll cause all the relays to have red dots because you’re not connecting to them directly.

2024-12-18 23:53:30

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I would have thought loosing remote access to your wallet (ie not being able to view, spend or receive funds) would be classified as a critical fix. 🤷🏻‍♂️

2024-12-18 22:58:56

Ok, @npub126n…e9ll has finally added the @npub1get…0nfm update that I believe should fix this connection issue once and for all!
Thanks @npub1zk6…l6ef 🥳 https://image.nostr.build/27d58837966f8db1d5b4bab5a60aafb1e196d24eb540d490320be695f4f587d3.jpg #note16ex…jhzg

2024-12-18 20:41:46

I don’t understand why @npub126n…e9ll requires you to use up 128GB of space as a minimum for its #StartOS.
I’ve got @npub1get…0nfm & Nostr Relay installed and running and only using 1.2% of disk space (1.43GB).
When you only have 256GB in your host, Mac Mini, that’s insane.
https://blog.start9.com/running-startos-on-apple-silicon/

2024-12-18 06:43:13

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Ok. It’s working… I did this;
Changed the DNS servers of the VM to be the “Security DNS” profile via my ASUS router (which is set to Quad9 for the whole network) and then rebooted my StartOS, logged into Alby Hub to unlock it and now it’s working…. So unsure if it’s the DNS and/or the 4th reboot that fixed it.
I don’t know what ASUS use for their “Security DNS Profile” but it’s not Quad9 I don’t think.
Either way. It’s working for now! 🥳

2024-12-18 06:11:35

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I’ve rebooted StartOS to no avail sadly.
I’ll try again later when I can at home.
Any other ideas?
I noticed Alby saying there was a new version but I could t update it due to StartOS.

2024-12-18 05:44:33

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Yeah it’s not working cause of this issue I’m encountering with Alby Hub. I was using WoS and just switched to Alby after setting it up.
If it is still down come tomorrow I’m switching back.

2024-12-18 04:58:15

So, finally got around to playing with @npub1get…0nfm Hub. Installed it via StartOS on macOS using UTM.
Now it appears there’s an outage on Alby’s end? Wallet connection appears to be failing via Alby Go and the browser extension.
Hoping it’s a known issue…
Does Alby have a status page?
Can’t find it #asknostr

2024-10-28 04:14:00

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100% raw MKV rip from the UHD blu-ray.
They stream flawlessly inside our home to Infuse app.
I am going to be grabbing a Mac Mini though to upgrade my Plex server to allow it to transcode on the fly to unsupported client devices and/or outside of the home. The hardware decoding/encoding of Apple Silicon is perfect for this.

2024-10-28 02:21:17

New 4K UHD addition to rip via #MakeMKV into #Plex is #Alien, comes with both the Theatrical and Director’s Cut. 👽 https://image.nostr.build/b90e309127b2468f61659fcc411114743f75c79bf1f6a6d9f56047efa41c803c.jpg

2024-10-02 02:25:17

Superpower ⚡️ https://m.primal.net/LIBp.png

2024-09-24 03:43:40

Since introducing the kids to BTTF I and II, they now love it (no surprises there) and they are already re-watching it.
Curious to see their reactions to BTTF III when we watch it in the near future... 😏

2024-09-24 03:37:44

I want Sidecar + Universal Control on macOS with an iPad + iPhone Mirroring to all work at the same time together.
Sadly, if I choose Sidecar, which is more important for my situation right now, the Universal Control + iPhone Mirroring is turned off.
Can't a man have it all?

2024-09-22 05:54:43

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lol no, didn’t have subtitles on but that would have been funny.

2024-09-22 02:39:24

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⚡️ If I had access to a Time Machine, I’d go back and buy all the BTC I could

2024-09-20 11:46:12

As expected, the kids absolutely loved Back to the Future II.
I’m so thankful that I get to relive the excitement of watching it with them for the first time again.
The 4K UHD is awesome. The visuals still hold up and the sound/music is great. https://image.nostr.build/e548edd5ff85440995acd8d9b72b1934ef46f66105c02dc165975c69e8ce648d.jpg

2024-09-18 06:00:41

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So what I hear you're saying is, this wasn't you? https://m.primal.net/KtZd.jpg

2024-09-18 05:47:06

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🤣
No 🐊 ?

2024-09-18 05:34:50

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I've never seen UHF - worth a look?
As for 4K UHD releases of old films... they can 100% be better, rescanning 35mm film to 4K (with great care aka $$$) can indeed bring better/deeper colour and a sharper image etc.

2024-09-18 05:13:59

This is a game I struggle to master even as an adult.
https://m.primal.net/KtXh.png

2024-09-17 02:37:32

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On 𝕏

2024-09-16 23:35:32

The haunting Celtic sounds of ENYA still gives me all the good nostalgia feels of the 90s.

2024-09-15 03:12:07

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Do you get a free dagger with signup? 🗡️

2024-09-15 03:10:31

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That looks like an Apple TV power cable?

2024-09-11 04:47:25

Beautiful day off with the family ☀️
https://m.primal.net/KmbP.jpg

2024-09-09 05:13:03

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The main game is that you start off with 100 players and y’all have to basically fight to the death to be the last man/team standing - which is when you win.
So if you play with a friend (in a team) if you both are alive and become the last ones, you both have won.

2024-09-09 04:43:13

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YES! I’ll pass them on to his wallet 💯

2024-09-07 10:42:46

Tonight’s movie was the 2nd in Nolan’s taken on #Batman - The Dark Knight. One of my all time favourites. Truely a classic.
https://m.primal.net/KhvO.jpg

2024-09-06 05:15:18

Learned about the discontinued DIVX disc format recently. Not to be confused with the video CODEC.
Major selling points were being able to “purchase” a movie/disc, take it home and watch it like a rental (watch it multiple times within 48hrs), never have to return it, have the ability to rent it again or buy it (pay to play model) or just throw away the disc.
What a stupid idea that was.

2024-09-06 00:46:48

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Love this! 🌷

2024-09-04 04:09:49

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Another one would be Christmas Vacation 💯
It's now tradition to watch it every Christmas Eve.

2024-09-04 04:07:35

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How do you have your coffee?

2024-09-04 04:03:30

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Curious. What draws you to that movie?
The actors? Story?

2024-09-04 03:25:41

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Back to the Future

2024-09-04 01:58:00

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Now that is intense. I like it!

2024-09-04 01:55:41

Classic 'the water is [half full] or [half empty]' ideology.
#note1nmf…4duz

2024-09-03 00:43:50

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Avoiding a next actions doom pile

2024-09-03 00:40:12

Do you have a family member that sends you daily links/videos about milk toast topic/news? #asknostr

2024-09-02 23:19:03

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Between you, me and the internet, I'm also an Aussie. 🧡 🦘

2024-09-02 21:21:47

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Simply creating another contact for the other email + GPG should be a decent workaround.

2024-09-02 05:16:26

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That's some legit future savings! #LeakIntoDCA

2024-09-02 04:50:47

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Very nice!
Mine have their own LN address via WoS.
Friday is zap day ⚡️
I often here them at the shops saying "dad/mum, can I get this please? I can use my sats!" 😆 I'm still working on the importance 'holdin', but I like that they see it as something that they can actually use too.

2024-09-02 04:09:13

Are there any parents out there who #zap their kids #sats as an allowance? #AskNostr

2024-09-02 01:47:47

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Love the word play 😆🔥 #StackingStrength

2024-09-02 01:45:21

Is anyone able to assist here with opening LN channel with @npub1get…0nfm? #AskNostr
#note1nrk…x8j5

2024-09-01 08:20:40

I only play fortnight to spent time with the kids. I think it’s the 3rd person view I just can’t get used to/enjoy.
I still refuse to spend a dime on it, I continue to rock the default characters.
For me Halo > Fortnight.
Although, we all play Boomerang Fu together and that’s super fun. If you haven’t played that, highly recommended. You play as a food character with a boomerang via top down view, many laughs are had in that game.

2024-08-31 07:43:27

Introducing the Dark Knight trilogy to a couple of my kids tonight. They insisted in watching the latest The Batman last week… but I told them it has nothing on Nolan’s series.
Batman Begins tonight 🦇 https://image.nostr.build/8738706b08a422190eb0656fe7c7f8aa12d21a5a784ff237d5b5154904b4a995.jpg

2024-08-31 06:53:59

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Welcome! Great to see the transformation from lurker to poster. 🧡✌🏻

2024-08-30 12:56:42

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Now that’s a good question.
I am a completionist at heart.
My son did say his favourite is the 2nd movie.
So he’s thrown me the hook.

2024-08-30 12:55:07

I know it’s controversial, but a late night coffee is something I enjoy every now and then.

2024-08-30 12:51:58

It was pretty fun to watch! Story line was good and had a few laughs. Not a movie I’d go out of my way to own, but happy that I saw it.
#note1wv7…vmqp

2024-08-30 11:46:32

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One of my favourites 🧡

2024-08-30 09:52:11

One of my daughters has just joined Nostr because she wants to share her drawings and photography!
Thanks to @npub1cly…amhz and @npub17nd…950x for the nudge of encouragement to let her try it out. 🧡
#note1etu…gkrv

2024-08-30 05:45:54

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That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing.
I’m still finding my feet on here.

2024-08-30 02:44:31

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Fast as lightning? ⚡️

2024-08-30 02:42:17

What happened to @npub16fc…shgh? #asknostr
Relay stopped working a long time ago.
Website is nuked now.
This was their last post.
None of this looks good. 🤣☠️
#note1nam…t8fa

2024-08-30 02:36:51

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I always enjoyed getting $50 via a birthday card from grandma in the mail.

2024-08-30 02:28:17

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Someone should create a BTC mining rig and call it the “Rainbow”

2024-08-30 01:59:00

Curious, when I use nosta.me it shows the correct metadata of my npub, but using nostr.at or njump.me is showing old metadata - why? #asknostr
It's not my browser cache.
There must be a relay somewhere with this old data?
Why aren't these services using my domain recommended relays?
Is there a way to find out what relays they're using?
How to update this metadata for my Nostr?
#note10c5…l8r0

2024-08-30 01:50:17

When running your own Nostr relay via @npub1agh…mhct does that mean you can/are able to post images/videos to your relay [for hosting] too? #asknostr

2024-08-30 01:45:03

I didn't know @npub1sg6…f63m was handing out his PI https://m.primal.net/KUVi.png

2024-08-30 01:42:08

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Oh I didn't know he was in the film!
Swapping out the arrows for the sword eh?

2024-08-30 01:39:53

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🤣☀️ Sun always hits the lucky country first, sorry, not sorry.

2024-08-30 01:35:23

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I'm hoping for a good laugh with Captain Jack, at least that is what I think Johnny's characters name is.

2024-08-30 00:35:34

Tonight is the night I watch Pirates of the Caribbean movie for the first time with the family. It came highly recommended by my eldest son.
Is it any good #AskNostr?
Will I want to watch the other films?
#movies #cinema

2024-08-30 00:23:23

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Amazing news, God bless you and your family. 🧡

2024-08-29 23:21:10

GM to all those who have Friday Vibes 🧡

2024-08-29 08:20:57

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If you’re in the Apple Ecosystem, it’ll be the Apple Watch hands down.

2024-08-29 07:40:20

This is my beautiful wife 🧡
Ordering us dinner 🍕
https://m.primal.net/KTHY.jpg

2024-08-28 23:04:36

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Never heard of it, checked it out and looks like a Reddit[isk] Nostr client? Certainly looks nice.
Noticed the "Relay" option under settings is showing a lot of relays showing errors and that I don't even had set in my iOS client - curious how they got there.
Is there another way to view and edit relays that some clients may not be picking up?

2024-08-28 02:41:21

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Welcome bro, nice header image. 🫡

2024-08-28 02:07:13

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Had an epiphany that unless I hold it in my hand, I do not own it, I can not share it or pass it on.
Also was sick of paying for access instead of paying for ownership. Even if you 'buy' something digitally (i.e. iTunes etc), you don't really own it.
So I've started getting hold of 4K/UHD/Blu-ray media of my favourite movies/shows and CDs for music, then ripping them into my NAS for access via Plex/Infuse player.
The ease of streaming raw [full quality] content and owning it/being able to hold in my hands.

2024-08-28 01:30:31

Anyone else returning to physical media?
If so, what made you make the shift?

2024-08-27 10:48:02

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If I let my daughters on Nostr to share their artwork and such, do you think there is enough community that’d be interested?
I’m thinking Nostr might be better outlet for them due to no algorithm and ability to earn coin themselves.
We homeschool BTW.

2024-08-27 02:43:02

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So the question is, what relay is this from?

2024-08-27 01:27:57

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She looks very comfy!

2024-08-26 06:36:37

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Kudos for taking notes into your own hands, even at the cost of 😴 💤

2024-08-23 03:13:01

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Clever idea! 🔔

2024-08-21 06:11:04

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Brings a whole new meaning to Breaking Bad

2024-08-21 06:09:59

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💯 the idea of simply giving someone something you own without drama is a concept that is underrated.

2024-08-15 21:07:40

The Australian breakdancer has become a sensation in every possible bad way.

2024-08-15 01:21:49

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Fair question.
Bring on the white hats!

2024-08-13 11:11:35

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Does this mean that @npub18m7…q955 & @npub12vk…pugg are censoring on the app? I don’t see them there in the list.

2024-08-09 06:26:43

Spending time with your kids is the best investment you’ll ever make.

2024-08-08 08:57:03

Taking a walk in the city 🌃
https://m.primal.net/JsJx.jpg

2024-08-07 23:03:59

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Never used the OS, but want to at some point. I try to avoid SMS and stick to Signal.

2024-08-07 12:31:17

Retro game hunting is a blast

2024-08-07 12:30:22

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GM 🧡

2024-08-07 12:28:45

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Congratulations, that’s amazing 🫡

2024-08-07 08:25:38

I’ve decided to go all in on #Nostr.
I’ve forsaken all other platforms.
My domain now redirects here.

2024-08-07 08:20:33

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Amazing 🧡 🫡

2024-08-07 06:38:54

Some DVD cases I swear hold onto the disc so tight you feel like the 💿 is gonna snap when you are getting it out. 👀

2024-08-06 11:58:36

I’ve recently started building my physical media library for my favourite TV Shows and Movies, wanting to hold content that I own in my hands.
Anyone else like this?

2024-07-31 01:00:57

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You bet! I did start using that and saved them locally on my NAS and use Prologue. Works a treat.

2023-04-28 01:32:02

Stop it, get some help - Michael Jordon.

2023-04-23 23:26:04

The Nephilim are cannibalistic in nature

2023-04-18 22:14:12

I feel we need a GIF search & add feature to Damus’ post GUI #[0]
It’s the language of my peoples.

2023-04-18 22:12:39

Considering an Audible subscription.
Then went down a confusing rabbit hole of the differences between it and Kindle Unlimited.
May have to try both.