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mike

@mike@libertynode.net

Writer of https://libertynode.net/@initialcharge, curator of https://libertynode.net/@hashtagopenweb, and Happiness Engineer at Automattic.

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stroughtonsmith, to random
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Early iPad Pro Geekbench results (if true) make it out to be basically double the performance of my M1 Mac mini. Double the single core score, double the multicore score, and double the graphics score 👀 It's only been three years!

CPU: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/6013825

GPU: https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/compute/2154401

📈

mike,
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@stroughtonsmith imagine all of the things that you can’t do with that kind of performance.

mike, to random
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Imagine if you had to buy a new mouse every time you bought a new Mac.

https://eworld.social/@ismh/112400334432195786

mike, to random
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Yesterday, I published a list of things that I’m excited for in the world of technology. Including a bit about the modded iPod I’m using now.

Tech Is Still Cool.

https://initialcharge.net/2024/04/tech-still-cool/

mike, to random
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In almost every example, the pre-Big Sur icon is better than the Big Sur-ified version.

https://blog.jim-nielsen.com/2024/big-sur-ification-of-macos-icons/

mike,
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I use Replacicon to replace many of the icons on my system with the older versions. It makes my dock look more interesting.

https://replacicon.app/

mike, to random
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Hi, I’m Mike. 👋

I’m a husband, a father of two, an open web enthusiast, free speech advocate, and writer. I work as a Happiness Engineer at Automattic — supporting Day One, Pocket Casts, Simplenote, Texts, Gravatar, and more.

I discuss pop punk music, Apple products, the web, and other geek-related topics.

Weblog: initialcharge.net
Pixelfed: libertynode.cam/mike
Homepage: mdrockwell.net

gabriel, to random

Only a bit of shade

mike,
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@gabriel I fit a little bit into each of the categories. Now I don’t know what to think. lol

molly0xfff, to random
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it's interesting how the "let the markets decide" guys so often seem to think critics shouldn't factor into that decisionmaking at all

mike,
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@molly0xfff was Daniel saying that reviewers aren’t part of the market? Or was he being a bit loose with his language and using “market” to mean “the broader customer base”?

(I have no idea who anyone in this screenshot is. Should I?)

chrishannah, to random
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I want to buy an album, but can’t work out which medium. 😅

mike,
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@chrishannah CD. Everything else is too cumbersome.

gabriel, to random

'Member when people were saying this a decade ago and everyone was like "but they're not actually working with government, so we can't do anything 🤷‍♂️" and then we found out they actually were.
Fun times.

RE: https://hachyderm.io/users/thomasfuchs/statuses/112232754992723648

mike,
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@gabriel the first two paragraphs of the post you linked to, except it’s about the government instead of Facebook.

chrishannah, to random
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Maybe I’m just being nostalgic, but im starting to think that physical media is better than digital. Especially for movies.

mike,
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@chrishannah I prefer purchasing physical media over paying for subscription streaming services.

But I also rip all of the movies/shows I purchase and keep them in a Plex library.

I like knowing that I actually own the media, withouting having to pay each month indefinitely, but I also like the convenience of Plex rather than swapping discs.

mike, to random
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video/mp4

gabriel, to random

She's after your box

video/mp4

mike,
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@gabriel I’ve used three of those wires in just the past two weeks. So…

chrishannah, to random
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Looks like a day of chores and WoW Plunderstorm for me today.

I have 9 chores I want to get done. So my plan is 1 chore per hour, and playing Plunderstorm within the gaps. 😅

mike,
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@chrishannah I like how your brain manages chores.

mike, to random
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Ordered a 2015 11-inch MacBook Air from OWC last night.

I have a couple of 2011 models, but only one is functioning at the moment.

The other needs a new battery and a new trackpad, but I suspect there’s an issue with the logic board as well.

The 11-inch MacBook Air is my favorite Mac of all time. And this is (nearly) the best version — it has the i5 instead of the i7. It can run Monterey without any hacks, but I’ll probably use it as a dedicated Linux machine.

mike,
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@RL_Dane not at all. I primarily use Macs and have actually grown to prefer their keyboard layout over a traditional Windows-style, even when using Linux on it.

mike,
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@RL_Dane I set the right option/alt key as the compose key.

I also use Super+tab for app switching and Super+1/2/3/4 to switch between workspaces.

I’m not sure if those are default or not, so I thought I’d mention them. But I don’t think there are any other changes at all.

mike,
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@RL_Dane no issues with the smaller control key. And because of its placement relative to the fn key, I find it easier to do common keyboard shortcuts for things like copy and paste on Apple keyboards than if I was using a more traditional layout with the fn key to the right of the ctrl key.

mike, to random
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What if we all just decided to stop observing daylight savings time?

The only reason we still have it is because we keep changing the clocks when they tell us to.

alex, to random
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Should I just fix the Nostr usernames and then break compatibility with Mastodon?

mike,
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@alex raises hand

alex, to random
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Went out in public, saw people using X (Formerly Twitter) and couldn't believe it. Why are you not using freedom software yet?

mike,
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@alex you’re referring to Parler, right?

killyourfm, to random
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As of today, I am no longer subscribed to any streaming music platforms. I dropped Spotify last year, and today I dropped Tidal.

I have an awesome and growing vinyl collection. I ripped all my CDs and have my entire digital music library on both my iPod and Plex.

I'm content with this decision. In fact I'm EXCITED about it, because I'll be spending more time enjoying and loving the heaps of music I already own.

As for discovery? Recommendations, Bandcamp, and good old fashioned music blogs.

mike,
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@killyourfm love it.

As for music discovery, I’ve found YouTube, Pandora, and terrestrial radio to be useful as well. All of which can be used for free.

alex, to random
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I had a dream about aliens.

mike,
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@alex were they illegal or the space kind?

mike, to random
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First full day with the iPod and my iPhone + iPad screen time has been cut in half.

Offline devices feel refreshing.

mike, to random
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I wish there was an app like Amphetamine for iOS. It would be useful when I’m putting Caleb down for a nap and want to see the stopwatch section of the Clock app on screen indefinitely.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amphetamine/id937984704?mt=12

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