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Got a government brochure today telling us to prepare for war.

Got a government brochure today telling us to prepare for war.

Hala Madrid!

Hala Madrid!

Ordered the new iPad Pro, knowing I won’t use it more than my circular saw…

Ordered the new iPad Pro, knowing I won’t use it more than my circular saw…

I need to create and publish an app before the end of March to prevent my dormant Google developer account from being deactivated. Looks...

I need to create and publish an app before the end of March to prevent my dormant Google developer account from being deactivated. Looks like a good push to finally learn some Jetpack Compose. :)

In a few hours, Apple will open pre-orders for the Vision Pro. As a consumer, I'm not too thrilled to embrace this device as it...

In a few hours, Apple will open pre-orders for the Vision Pro. As a consumer, I'm not too thrilled to embrace this device as it currently is. However, as a tech enthusiast, I'm excited about its potential future impact. Considering how computers have evolved from room-sized behemoths to pocket-sized powerhouses in just a few decades, I can't wait to see what the future of spatial computing holds.
#AppleVisionPro

ChatGPT has been incredibly helpful during this transition. I often find myself ask it things like, 'What's the best Vim way to...

ChatGPT has been incredibly helpful during this transition. I often find myself ask it things like, 'What's the best Vim way to navigate/select certain text, etc.?' and the answers are always spot on. It's such a relief not to have to tackle this challenge alone! 😅

I've started using Vim mode in Xcode over the past few days while I struggle to adjust to the arrow keys on my 60% HHKB keyboard. I...

I've started using Vim mode in Xcode over the past few days while I struggle to adjust to the arrow keys on my 60% HHKB keyboard.

I retained some basic Vim muscle memory from my early days, so I'm not completely starting from scratch. After the initial challenges, I'm starting to get comfortable with it and even enjoy using Xcode in Vim mode. 😃

Update on my HHKB - after chatting with other HHKB users on Reddit and confirmed that the key rattle is indeed an issue/feature of the...

Update on my HHKB - after chatting with other HHKB users on Reddit and confirmed that the key rattle is indeed an issue/feature of the Professional/Classic model, I returned mine and ordered a Hybrid Type-S.

I hope this will be my last keyboard.

- The Topre switches feel great to type on. Compared to the silent switches I used before, these are not mushy at all.- I love the hardware...

- The Topre switches feel great to type on. Compared to the silent switches I used before, these are not mushy at all.
- I love the hardware DIP switches for customization without extra software – a big win over trashes like Logi Options that tend to eat up more RAM than Xcode does!

So far my rating is a mere 6/10. I'll give myself more time to adapt and see how it goes.

First impressions of my new HHKB after several hours:- It's incredibly compact.- Adjusting to the layout is tough! I often hit the ~ key...

First impressions of my new HHKB after several hours:

- It's incredibly compact.
- Adjusting to the layout is tough! I often hit the ~ key instead of backspace, and reaching the Fn key without leaving the home row is challenging. This makes it hard to use the arrow keys without looking.
- The keys have a noticeable rattling sound, which appears to be a common issue among HHKB users (not so much with the type-S models).
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After procrastinating for a long time, I finally cleaned up my App Store certificates today by narrowing them down to just one distribution...

After procrastinating for a long time, I finally cleaned up my App Store certificates today by narrowing them down to just one distribution and one development certificate, and recreated provisioning profiles for all my apps to use these two certs.

I also updated my fastlane match setup to store all apps' certs and profiles in the same git branch, rather than one branch per app. This ensures that no matter how many apps I have, they all share the same pair of certificates.

#iosdev

As a treat to myself, I impulsively ordered an HHKB Classic that'll arrive tomorrow. Like with every keyboard I bought before, I started...

As a treat to myself, I impulsively ordered an HHKB Classic that'll arrive tomorrow. Like with every keyboard I bought before, I started by binge-watching numerous reviews, couldn't resist, and rationalized it as essential for my software development business.🤓

Despite my skepticism about the unique layout and the challenge of transitioning from 75% to 60%, I'm intrigued by this legendary board and willing to give it a try. Could this be my end-game board?

I'm finally taking this week off to recharge after a busy year of freelancing and side projects. I did a bit of light work on one of my...

I'm finally taking this week off to recharge after a busy year of freelancing and side projects. I did a bit of light work on one of my apps, but not much. I enjoyed a few daytime naps, picked up a new novel, and played my guitars.

I felt a desperate need for rest and reset.

I'm not a big fan of the Input Method Selection UI change in #macOS Sonoma. It changed from a fixed-position floating panel to a much...

I'm not a big fan of the Input Method Selection UI change in #macOS Sonoma. It changed from a fixed-position floating panel to a much smaller one that might appear next to the current text field, in the system bar, or in the screen's center. It always takes me a few seconds to associate each symbol with its input method. 👎

Apple: We gotta get those M1 users to upgrade!Xcode engineer: How about we release #Xcode 15? 🙃#iosdev

Apple: We gotta get those M1 users to upgrade!
Xcode engineer: How about we release #Xcode 15? 🙃

#iosdev

What???

What???

But they didn't say there won’t be a 28” iMacBut they didn't say there won’t be a 29” iMacBut they didn't say there...

But they didn't say there won’t be a 28” iMac
But they didn't say there won’t be a 29” iMac
But they didn't say there won’t be a 30” iMac
But they didn't say there won’t be a 31” iMac
But they didn't say there won’t be a 32” iMac
…

https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/6/23947196/apple-no-27-inch-apple-silicon-imac

I'm surprised this isn't being discussed more – people complained that the $3,500 Vision Pro is way out of reach for many, but why...

I'm surprised this isn't being discussed more – people complained that the $3,500 Vision Pro is way out of reach for many, but why isn't there more talk about the new MacBook Pros? Sure, they're fantastic machines, but any decent configuration starts at $3,000+, and a fully spec'd model tops $7,000+. 🤑 Are people all… rich? 🤔

I confess I've watched a ton of keyboard review videos, but did I just find out that not everyone types with all their fingers??? Like,...

I confess I've watched a ton of keyboard review videos, but did I just find out that not everyone types with all their fingers??? Like, seriously, how can one type on a computer on a daily basis using just 1 or 2 fingers per hand???

Just looking at this picture makes my neck hurt. #AppleEvent

Just looking at this picture makes my neck hurt. #AppleEvent