Nov 19, 2021 7:51:09 PM David


Thought a shared Apple Notes folder might be a good way to establish a more static collection of information.

Nov 19, 2021 7:51:10 PM David


Dec 06, 2021 7:55:17 AM David


Well… It would seem Apple has finally arrived upon a decision as to how the child photo messaging system is going to look in 15.2 (coming before Christmas.)

Dec 06, 2021 7:55:19 AM David


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I guess something is better than nothing, but... The fact that they removed parental notification under 13 is ridiculous. I do not understand this continued push to get parents out of kids lives

Dec 06, 2021 8:24:19 AM David


I hadn't thought about it that way, but yeah, it really is. I don't understanding anything about this either but it feels to me like another case of Apple giving into the insane, privacy-obsessed tech bro's vehement obsession with this abstract of ‘user privacy' that surely cannot reasonably be applied to children under 14…. you don't actually have full personal privacy yet but like… I cannot possibly imagine myself or anyone I knew at that age considering the handling of nude photographs in *any* context anything but an actual emergency. for both myself and my parents. and honestly anything less really does feel like a push toward normalizing that notion which is… utterly bonkers.

Dec 06, 2021 8:24:19 AM David


I hadn't thought about it that way, but yeah, it really is. I don't understanding anything about this either but it feels to me like another case of Apple giving into the insane, privacy-obsessed tech bro's vehement obsession with this abstract of ‘user privacy' that surely cannot reasonably be applied to children under 14…. you don't actually have full personal privacy yet but like… I cannot possibly imagine myself or anyone I knew at that age considering the handling of nude photographs in *any* context anything but an actual emergency. for both myself and my parents. and honestly anything less really does feel like a push toward normalizing that notion which is… utterly bonkers.
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Dec 06, 2021 8:28:35 AM David


I don't want to rant too much but Apple has always been the company that stands by its grandest decisions in the face of consumer/customer/media/and even government pressure out of that “you just don't know you like it yet” sort of mentality… and for them to go soft on THIS of ALL THINGS... (and backing down on the CSAM images thing which I cannot actually handle talking about.) definitely need to re-normalize blowing off what tech bros have to say on the subject of children.

Dec 11, 2021 2:47:16 PM David

Dec 11, 2021 2:47:16 PM David changed the group photo.

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Test

Dec 11, 2021 8:28:01 PM David


well I guess my video expired… but I'm going to find it and put it in the shared iCloud album if anyone would like some elaboration on why I feel so strongly about this.
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Dec 11, 2021 8:30:05 PM David

Subject: System Text Size Increased When Driving



a reply to an unrelated Reddit thread just now that I find an absolutely genius use for Focus Modes. if any of you would be interested in having enlarged text on your phone when driving, let me know and I'll help you set up an automation.
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Dec 11, 2021 8:33:15 PM David


actually might as well just send it again lol
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Dec 11, 2021 8:33:20 PM David


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Dec 11, 2021 10:07:21 PM David


hey sorry, the prompt for that poll is: would you like me to make a guide on how to install custom ringtones on your iPhones/iPads? it's anonymous! so you can be honest!

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Dec 11, 2021 11:00:02 PM David


oh nvm apparently it's not anonymous lol…

Dec 11, 2021 11:00:13 PM David


still be honest though!

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Yes. I would

Dec 11, 2021 11:04:49 PM David


Well you two are certainly more than enough to justify it, then! I'll get started.

Dec 11, 2021 11:08:33 PM David

Subject: Showing Off My Custom Ringtones


here's some I've made over time. best (most liked) one was the third of a second of me shrieking tho lmao

Dec 17, 2021 3:54:01 PM (Read by David after 2 hours, 4 minutes, 42 seconds) +1314████90


Check out this website. It's all fake people that a computer generated. Crazy realistic!

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Those pieces of art are so ugly that I saw that I hope they don't exist! Lol

Dec 18, 2021 8:45:15 PM David


Dec 18, 2021 8:45:16 PM David


Uh oh…

Dec 18, 2021 10:12:26 PM David

Subject: 3D CarPlay BS is Finally Yours in iOS 15.2



I'm sure y'all were VERY excited about this.

Dec 18, 2021 10:13:56 PM David


Dec 19, 2021 2:57:18 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 11 minutes, 47 seconds) +1573████43


David, tell us what's going on with the internet, dumb it down. Some systems down, etc

Dec 19, 2021 3:42:11 PM David

Subject: The Log4j Happening


It's not something that needs to be dumbed down because it's just dumb. I am not nor have I ever been a web developer, but the entity in question is literally the most basic type of software there is - it is a logger. So, it writes down every single detail of every single event on a network. And it's very ancient. As far as I understand it, somebody forgot to put a rule in somewhere that prevents just any ole person/computer from asking big infrastructural computers to perform whatever task they'd like *without limiting how many times they can ask them to do so (rate.)* Imagine if I commanded Joe Biden to stop whatever he's doing right now immediately and proceed to scream “Big Boy Food” as fast and loud as he can over and over again without respite until he literally suffocates *and he absolutely had no choice but to comply*. That power would immediately enable me an infinitely more resource and time efficient means of killing the president than… any other means. Obviously, humans all have infinitely many types of criteria we require the person issuing us instructions to satisfy before we even begin to consider complying with those instrucyions. Computers must be given said requirements methodically in a way that becomes very complex very quickly and must be persistently audited as the greater context changes. …BUT, in my opinion, it's a waste of one's time to react to the consequences of not doing so by trying to understand the technicalities of this dynamic, itself. I strongly feel that we need to spend time instead figuring out how we can live in a way that is not quite so vulnerable to these consequences.

May 22, 2022 6:57:03 PM David

Subject: WNYC Shortcut


Radiolab is about to go live for two hours for their 20th anniversary. Here's one of those radio shortcuts for the WNYC stream.

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What is Radioelab?

Jun 05, 2022 2:41:51 PM David


Radiolab is often cited as the single radio show that created the current NPR/public radio podcast sound but... I remember listening and liking it a few years ago but I honestly don't anymore. The live show also sucked big time lol.

Jun 05, 2022 2:41:51 PM David


Radiolab is often cited as the single radio show that created the current NPR/public radio podcast sound but... I remember listening and liking it a few years ago but I honestly don't anymore. The live show also sucked big time lol.
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Jun 05, 2022 3:07:31 PM David


you don't listen either! lol
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Jun 05, 2022 8:58:03 PM David

Subject: What's on KBIA? Shortcut


I made another Siri Shortcut for KBIA - this one will tell you what program is currently on and offer to open the stream in Apple Music.

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Jun 06, 2022 7:03:13 PM David

Subject: WWDC 2022


# WWDC 2022 Family Message well guys, today was the big Apple day again. - we're going to see a completely redesigned lock screen system on our iPhones and iPads, for some gosh darned reason, that frankly looks and feels like nothing but trouble to me off the bat. - uhhhh we're getting new memoji hairstyles. - CarPlay's useless, resource-hogging 3D hellworld has been made even more graphically substantial for absolutely no defensible reason. - the Weather app has been similarly redesigned with a bunch of fancy graphics in which information very few human beings could possibly make day-to-day use of will be more colorfully rendered. - Collaboration has been heavily invested in across the platforms despite the fact that anyone "collaborating" remotely in their workday is going to be using Microsoft products instead. - a *lot* of stuff that was promised for iOS 15 has now been promised again for iOS 16 (mostly Apple Wallet features.) - Apple Books will be letting you adjust line width, height, and will allow you to choose from three more color themes! - just like last year, the only genuinely original features (shared Safari Tab Groups, Quick Notes on iPhone) are ones I can't imagine most folks using regularly. - BUT, the Health app is finally going to be getting **Medication Tracking** and **Medication Logging**, though I see no evidence in the first beta so...

Jun 06, 2022 7:03:43 PM David

Subject: WWDC 2022


well guys, today was the big Apple day again. - we're going to see a completely redesigned lock screen system on our iPhones and iPads, for some gosh darned reason, that frankly looks and feels like nothing but trouble to me off the bat. - uhhhh we're getting new memoji hairstyles. - CarPlay's useless, resource-hogging 3D hellworld has been made even more graphically substantial for absolutely no defensible reason. - the Weather app has been similarly redesigned with a bunch of fancy graphics in which information very few human beings could possibly make day-to-day use of will be more colorfully rendered. - Collaboration has been heavily invested in across the platforms despite the fact that anyone "collaborating" remotely in their workday is going to be using Microsoft products instead. - a *lot* of stuff that was promised for iOS 15 has now been promised again for iOS 16 (mostly Apple Wallet features.) - Apple Books will be letting you adjust line width, height, and will allow you to choose from three more color themes! - just like last year, the only genuinely original features (shared Safari Tab Groups, Quick Notes on iPhone) are ones I can't imagine most folks using regularly. - BUT, the Health app is finally going to be getting **Medication Tracking** and **Medication Logging**, though I see no evidence in the first beta so...

Jun 06, 2022 7:06:36 PM David


also, I discovered this morning that Apple will be killing one of the very last smart Siri features that wasn't particularly useful (it just showed a pretty graphic of all the planes flying above you at any given time) but was one of my old favs, so that was a nice personal treat.

Jun 06, 2022 7:07:08 PM David


oh and - surprise, surprise - the computers will be getting faster.

Jun 06, 2022 7:06:36 PM David


also, I discovered this morning that Apple will be killing one of the very last smart Siri features that wasn't particularly useful (it just showed a pretty graphic of all the planes flying above you at any given time) but was one of my old favs, so that was a nice personal treat.
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Jun 06, 2022 7:07:08 PM David


oh and - surprise, surprise - the computers will be getting faster.
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Jun 12, 2022 4:16:33 PM David

Subject: Artvee.com


I have literally no idea how I came across Artvee, but I'm extremely glad I took a second to actually explore it, because it represents something I (and many, many others) have looked for throughout our computing lives - an easy-to-use database of publicly-owned/museum artworks in the form of VERY high quality, completely free-to-download digital image files. https://artvee.com/artist/edouard-manet/ From the About Page: > In the last few years, several major museums and libraries have instituted an open access policy by designating most or all of the public domain art in their collections with a creative commons license making them available for use for any purpose with no restrictions attached. We sort through and aggregate the best of these images in one location to make them easy to discover and download.

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Jun 12, 2022 4:16:59 PM David


Among many other opportunities, this means *historic art as gorgeous desktop wallpaper*!

Jun 12, 2022 4:16:59 PM David


Among many other opportunities, this means *historic art as gorgeous desktop wallpaper*!
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This is amazing thank you

Jun 21, 2022 4:29:11 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 21 minutes, 52 seconds) +1573█████16


Hi David. Do u know what personal focus is? My phone keeps asking me if I want it turned on when I am home. Thanks for any insight. Love ya

Jun 21, 2022 10:08:21 PM David


I think that's talking about "Focus Modes" which are one of the things they introduced last year. they're like Do Not Disturb, sorta, but you can customize them. it really shouldn't be bothering you more than once though...

Jun 21, 2022 10:08:21 PM David


I think that's talking about "Focus Modes" which are one of the things they introduced last year. they're like Do Not Disturb, sorta, but you can customize them. it really shouldn't be bothering you more than once though...
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Jun 21, 2022 10:09:42 PM David


they're supposed to reduce distractions, ironically.'

Jun 21, 2022 10:12:13 PM David


Just looking back to my iOS 15 review... If you are interested in setting them up, I never found a guide to focus modes that wasn't entirely off topic or way too long lol. Maybe the next time you're here I can show you.

Jun 22, 2022 7:00:06 AM David

Subject: Bible API Shortcut


I made a Siri Shortcut that retrieves Bible verses and speaks them aloud. Turns out, The Good Book has definitely Gone Digital lol.

Jun 22, 2022 7:00:06 AM David


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Thanks David. 🥰

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Love these memories

Jun 22, 2022 8:31:30 PM (Read by David after 2 minutes, 16 seconds) +1573█████16


That was an awesome trip 💕

Jun 22, 2022 9:11:48 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 32 minutes, 50 seconds) +1314████90


I wouldn't know 😢

Jun 22, 2022 9:13:09 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 31 minutes, 29 seconds) +1573█████16


Sorry Amy. Sucked you broke your ankle!

Jul 14, 2022 11:11:29 AM David


not sure if it'll excite y'all - especially since it's quite a ways off - but there's one new action coming to Siri Shortcuts in iOS16 that swiftly and reliably removes backgrounds from photos! here's a quick demo of a shortcut I was able to whip up real quick that allows you to take a selfie and have its background automatically removed. exciting potential I think!

Jul 14, 2022 5:16:29 PM (Read by David after 22 seconds) +1573█████16


That was cool David. Nice to hear your voice and see your pics!! Is it in the photo app to remove the background?

Jul 14, 2022 5:18:05 PM David


Unfortunately not - and it's not something you can do right now. But I'm going to work on a Siri Shortcut for it that will be as simple as possible, hopefully.

Jul 14, 2022 5:18:48 PM David


Worth it only because this is a totally free, native thing and it's better than a lot of paid apps at this one task (removing backgrounds lol.)

Jul 14, 2022 5:20:58 PM +1573█████16


Thanks - its cool. They should add it as an option 😊

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Jul 14, 2022 5:21:50 PM David


I mean..... agreed. I have absolutely no explanation for why they wouldn't just make it a button in the photos app lol.

Jul 14, 2022 5:25:41 PM (Read by David after 4 minutes, 35 seconds) +1573█████16


That would be a awesome idea 💡

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Sep 01, 2022 6:42:18 AM David

Subject: Disable All Alarms Shortcut


I still maintain that the most important functions Apple ever gave Siri was/is "Hey Siri... Disable all alarms." I made this Siri Shortcut a long time ago, but I thought I'd share it with you guys. Be warned - it will actually disable any/all alarms on your phone *instantly*, so...

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Sep 01, 2022 12:37:15 PM David

Subject: Essayist



Oh yeah! Those of ye still writing essays for school should *definitely* try Essayist. I could say way too much about it but basically... It does everything (including full automatic reference management) one needs when composing in APA/MLA/Chicago/etc and nothing more.

May 17, 2023 5:45:56 PM David


I know I'm really late adding the godbee kids to this but... they and anyone else who might have academic essay assignments ahead of them for school... DEFINITELY give this app a second before slogging in Microsoft Word.

May 17, 2023 5:46:14 PM David


Essayist - APA, MLA & More

May 17, 2023 5:49:40 PM David



Even if you don't like writing in it, its Reference Manager tool is just... by far the most capable thing like it I've ever seen (that you wouldn't have to dust cobwebs off to use, anyway.)

Sep 01, 2022 12:37:20 PM David


Essayist - APA, MLA & More

Sep 01, 2022 12:38:42 PM David


Edited to “Oh yeah! Those of ye still writing essays for school should *definitely* try Essayist. I could say way too much about it but basically... It does everything (including full automatic reference management) one needs when composing in APA/MLA/Chicago/etc and nothing more.”

Oct 04, 2022 1:17:10 PM David

Subject: Scheduling Automatic Calls




if you ever find yourself in the position I was in last night - having basically somehow managed to forget to make an important phone call for the whole day - you should know that it is now possible (easy, speedy, too) to use Automations to set your phone to dial a number/contact at a specific time *with no other user interaction*. you don't have to confirm anything. so, this morning, as I was almost certain I would, I just woke up to the sound of my doctor's offices' receptionist's voice coming from somewhere in my bed saying "hello...?" it worked! I accomplished what I needed to hehe.

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Oct 04, 2022 1:55:25 PM (Read by David after 33 minutes, 2 seconds) +1314████90


👍😁

Dec 07, 2022 1:21:11 PM David


Karaoke Mode is coming.

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Mar 07, 2023 2:09:36 PM David


In case you haven't discovered it yet, one of the only redeemable things about the wallpapers changes in iOS 16 is the ability to set the Weather app's new animated visuals as your wallpaper. Imo, the easiest way to do this: go to Settings ⇨ Wallpaper ⇨ Add New Wallpaper, scroll down to the "Weather & Astronomy" section, and tap the first one.

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Aw so cute. They r all so little 🥰

Mar 18, 2023 1:32:45 PM (Read by David after 2 hours, 9 minutes) +1314████90


That's at my wedding! Poor Blair though. Lol

Mar 18, 2023 2:00:04 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 41 minutes, 41 seconds) +1573████43


Love this ❤️

Mar 18, 2023 2:01:54 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 39 minutes, 51 seconds) +1573████43


It's so funny, the rose petals are falling out of her little purse 🤣

Mar 18, 2023 2:24:42 PM (Read by David after 1 hour, 17 minutes, 3 seconds) +1314████90


And Grant's curls. Omg

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May 17, 2023 5:45:56 PM David


I know I'm really late adding the godbee kids to this but... they and anyone else who might have academic essay assignments ahead of them for school... DEFINITELY give this app a second before slogging in Microsoft Word.
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May 17, 2023 5:46:14 PM David


Essayist - APA, MLA & More
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Even if you don't like writing in it, its Reference Manager tool is just... by far the most capable thing like it I've ever seen (that you wouldn't have to dust cobwebs off to use, anyway.)
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Jun 05, 2023 4:58:40 PM (Read by David after 11 seconds) +1573█████16


What is that?

Jun 05, 2023 4:59:25 PM David


Apple's new product, the Vision Pro. It's an augmented reality headset.

Jun 05, 2023 4:59:25 PM David


Apple's new product, the Vision Pro. It's an augmented reality headset.
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Jun 05, 2023 5:02:10 PM +1573█████16


Werid

Jun 05, 2023 5:02:40 PM David


Yes. It will never not be creepy imo.

Jun 05, 2023 5:03:08 PM +1573█████16


Yeah. Lol - I am sure u r right

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Jun 23, 2023 10:17:47 AM David


This is a relatively succinct brief of the more relevant  stuff coming later this year. This quote about Apple Cash and SharePlay in the car (for music) are my favorites... in theory.

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Hey David. This popped up on my timeline today. This is hilarious 🤣

Aug 25, 2023 5:08:29 PM (Read by David after 28 minutes, 8 seconds) +1573███09


Hey David! I'm thinking about getting an iPad. Any suggestions on which one to get?

Aug 25, 2023 6:07:19 PM David


Oooo! I'm of the opinion that you should definitely use all of the available models in person if you possibly can. Idk if you have an Apple Store up there but even Best Buy should have some display models out. If I were you - (also if I could do it all over again) - I would start with the Air. iPad Air

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I was leaning more towards the air. Thank you!!

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Jun 13, 2024 3:40:03 PM David


I can't imagine a use for most of this stuff, but here's Apple's quick explanation of the "AI" integration it's whipped up for the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Jun 13, 2024 3:40:06 PM David