My much better half.
The King - truly larger than life.
First the first time since buying my series 0 Apple Watch I decided to leave it at home for this trip. Just didn’t feel it justified carrying “one more charger”. So analog it is (this is a solar powered watch that syncs to the atomic clock signals).
Small Hotel, Large Room
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These photos show part of our room at the small boutique hotel. There’s an additional sitting area with seating for 3 that’s not in the photo. Too bad it’s too hot to justify using the fireplace! My wife was impressed with the lack of dust even in the out of the way places.
We’re traveling without our kids which means we can try out a small boutique hotel. It’s quite nice.
Getting ready for vacation. I’ve decided I’m going to hide some iOS apps I don’t want to reflexively open in a folder off to the side. I can be a bit compulsive at times.
I think @rosemaryorchard might add a section for the various kinds of user created actions in Mojave. At least I hope so 🤓
FYA (for your amusement, or maybe for your application)
The Russian propaganda guide to stealing your roommate’s burrito
Sitting in my study.
I’m watching WWDC videos. My 9 year old son is playing on his Switch while providing color commentary on the WWDC presentations. It’s an oddly bonding experience.
Those who think services which promise to anonymoize their data keeps their info safe/private really need to read this.
Privacy Mythbusting #3: Anonymized data is safe, right? (Er, no.)
Got some time, and brains now that the root canal meds have worn off. Time to check the parts of the keynote I missed and start diving into sessions like Siri Shortcuts. Fun times!
Look at the damage to this plane and you’ll never complain about flight delay due to storm re-routing again American Airlines Plane Damaged by Bad Weather American Airlines Plane Damaged by Bad Weather | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Some say experiences enrich life. I doubt they had a root canal in mind.
I’m looking on the bright side: this happened before my trip and not during it.
Another bright side: Tim Cook heard I’d miss most of the keynote so he ensured there was nothing earth shatteringly new.
Am I wrong in thinking Siri shortcuts are powered by Workflow tech?
A well done WWDC opening video.
My plan today: sit in my study and watch the WWDC keynote live.
The reality today: woke with a massive toothache and have a dentist appoint 45 minutes after the keynote starts (i.e. right about when they talk about the good stuff).
I think it might just storm…
The rumor of Microsoft buying GitHub has gotten pretty strong so it seems nearly a certainty to be announced tomorrow. I can’t see anything good at all coming of this.
Bunraku “Forgotten Japanese spirit” sake.
My WWDC hardware wish list
I’ve been mulling over my hardware wishes for WWDC. The order is based on what I’d jump at the chance to buy.
- A soundbar version of HomePod (not I chance, I fear)
- A super powerful Mac Mini at least on par with a top end (non-Pro) iMac (failing that, I don't care if they update it at all)
- New 10" scale iPad Pro with Face recognition and general upgrades (I'm ready to hand down mine to one of the kids). Extra points for a new keyboard with an ESC key.
- An iMac update with large SSDs at cheaper price points and with more powerful graphics GPUs
I’ll also note updated MacBook Pros with improved keyboards though I don’t plan to buy one any time soon. I’m not convinced the currently shipping ones have a huge problem but I’d like Apple to put this grousing to bed.
When considering Bear markets, this chart/infographic from Schwab helps put things in perspective over the long term. TLDR people tend to remember the pain of bear markets out of proportion to their long term effect.
Mary Meeker of Kleiner Perkins gave her 2018 update to her Internet Trends report yesterday. Always info packed.
The video is 33 minutes well spent. The report itself has even more info. Always thought provoking for me. Warning: she talks fast 👏🏻
US healthcare costs are soaring, virtually all driven by hospital costs (per Bureau of Labor Statistics). Chart of cost breakdown courtesy Morgan Stanley
If you listen to podcasts and are a Plex user, they updated the iOS apps today to support podcast subscriptions.
The Things3 update providing full keyboard control for the iPad brings me no end of joy. It’s great having the convenience plus the consistent workflow across iPad and Mac. Desktop-Class Productivity for the iPad is no lie.