Alex
@alexp.bsky.social
friends, 🐈🐈⬛, distributed systems, 🧗🏽♂️
java, go, python (wish: lisp/clojure)
🤾🏽♀️ 🏉 🥅 🏈 🏀
emacs & vim
now: Oracle Cloud
past: InfoQ, TestNG, DataStax, Cassandra, RethinkDB
java, go, python (wish: lisp/clojure)
🤾🏽♀️ 🏉 🥅 🏈 🏀
emacs & vim
now: Oracle Cloud
past: InfoQ, TestNG, DataStax, Cassandra, RethinkDB
Asking for help: How did you get into mediation? alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
Every little challenge and how you tackled it might help.
Every little challenge and how you tackled it might help.
How Did You Get Into Meditation
The other day I have confessed my failure to create a habit of mediation. I don’t imagine I’m alone in this struggle. I also know that many have successful.
I don’t expect there is a magic secret. Eve...
alpo.gitlab.io
May 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Asking for help: How did you get into mediation? alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
Every little challenge and how you tackled it might help.
Every little challenge and how you tackled it might help.
I can't say I tried everything but I feel like I'm giving up on trying to get into meditation after trying out so many times alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
I Cannot Get Into Meditation
I cannot tell how many times I have tried getting into mediation. I lost count. There have been times when I’ve been practicing for months. Then stopped.
I feel that I’m facing three challenges while ...
alpo.gitlab.io
May 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I can't say I tried everything but I feel like I'm giving up on trying to get into meditation after trying out so many times alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
Reposted by Alex
BILL GATES: “The picture of the world’s richest man killing the world’s poorest children is not a pretty one.”
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/bdd9...
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/bdd9...
May 8, 2025 at 12:27 PM
BILL GATES: “The picture of the world’s richest man killing the world’s poorest children is not a pretty one.”
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/bdd9...
@financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/bdd9...
I use Journelly and it brings a spark of joy every time I do it
May 9, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I use Journelly and it brings a spark of joy every time I do it
Please help: I'm looking for a, comprehensive if possible, list of interview with Jony Ive.
April 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Please help: I'm looking for a, comprehensive if possible, list of interview with Jony Ive.
I am completely ignorant to rely on Time Machine as a backup.
It’s been 6 hours since Time Machine is “Preparing to back up”
How could I trust my data with such a tool? Do I believe Apple support would do anything more than shrug when all my data is lost?!?
It’s been 6 hours since Time Machine is “Preparing to back up”
How could I trust my data with such a tool? Do I believe Apple support would do anything more than shrug when all my data is lost?!?
April 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I am completely ignorant to rely on Time Machine as a backup.
It’s been 6 hours since Time Machine is “Preparing to back up”
How could I trust my data with such a tool? Do I believe Apple support would do anything more than shrug when all my data is lost?!?
It’s been 6 hours since Time Machine is “Preparing to back up”
How could I trust my data with such a tool? Do I believe Apple support would do anything more than shrug when all my data is lost?!?
I just noticed that Bluesky shows followers you already know when checking another person's followers. This does not help discovering other people to follow.
April 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I just noticed that Bluesky shows followers you already know when checking another person's followers. This does not help discovering other people to follow.
A macOS tool that I only discovered recently and is incredibly useful: Find Any File. First it works incredibly well. Second, the interface is very simple to use and intuitive. Third, it's $6. One time payment.
findanyfile.app
Try it now. Seriously.
findanyfile.app
Try it now. Seriously.
Find Any File
findanyfile.app
April 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
A macOS tool that I only discovered recently and is incredibly useful: Find Any File. First it works incredibly well. Second, the interface is very simple to use and intuitive. Third, it's $6. One time payment.
findanyfile.app
Try it now. Seriously.
findanyfile.app
Try it now. Seriously.
How do you find people/accounts to follow on Bluesky?
I have subscribed to some feeds but pretty much everything I get is politics. have no need for politics in my stream (yes, I do realize the times we are living and that's exactly the reason I don't need more of it)
I have subscribed to some feeds but pretty much everything I get is politics. have no need for politics in my stream (yes, I do realize the times we are living and that's exactly the reason I don't need more of it)
April 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
How do you find people/accounts to follow on Bluesky?
I have subscribed to some feeds but pretty much everything I get is politics. have no need for politics in my stream (yes, I do realize the times we are living and that's exactly the reason I don't need more of it)
I have subscribed to some feeds but pretty much everything I get is politics. have no need for politics in my stream (yes, I do realize the times we are living and that's exactly the reason I don't need more of it)
I've been using Journelly for a few weeks now.
It's incredibly amazing!
It's incredibly amazing!
New blog post #journelly vs #emacs: Why Not Both?
xenodium.com/journelly-vs... #orgmode #org #plaintext #privacy #journaling #microblogging
xenodium.com/journelly-vs... #orgmode #org #plaintext #privacy #journaling #microblogging
April 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I've been using Journelly for a few weeks now.
It's incredibly amazing!
It's incredibly amazing!
Is there a macOS app for Bluesky? Even if it is in early phases.
April 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Is there a macOS app for Bluesky? Even if it is in early phases.
Is there a way/app/service that can deliver a daily summary for a specific sub in Reddit?
April 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Is there a way/app/service that can deliver a daily summary for a specific sub in Reddit?
If you are a Bear app (the notebook, not the blog) are you using a custom font and which one?
thank you
I have experimented with AtkinsonHyperlegible and now Platypi.
I don't have many friends and connections in here, so I don't know if I will get any ideas. Maybe those I have will help me out.
thank you
I have experimented with AtkinsonHyperlegible and now Platypi.
I don't have many friends and connections in here, so I don't know if I will get any ideas. Maybe those I have will help me out.
April 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If you are a Bear app (the notebook, not the blog) are you using a custom font and which one?
thank you
I have experimented with AtkinsonHyperlegible and now Platypi.
I don't have many friends and connections in here, so I don't know if I will get any ideas. Maybe those I have will help me out.
thank you
I have experimented with AtkinsonHyperlegible and now Platypi.
I don't have many friends and connections in here, so I don't know if I will get any ideas. Maybe those I have will help me out.
Why has Kagi replaced *for you* the previous search engine you were using?
Are you a paying customer of Kagi?
Are you a paying customer of Kagi?
February 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Why has Kagi replaced *for you* the previous search engine you were using?
Are you a paying customer of Kagi?
Are you a paying customer of Kagi?
The skill and capabilities of Apple apps are “impressive”. A new high!!!
There is no way to edit a shortcut without firstly having to “Resolve a conflict”. It doesn’t matter that the shortcut was never edited on another machine. Every edit is a conflict.
Apple cares… my a$$.
There is no way to edit a shortcut without firstly having to “Resolve a conflict”. It doesn’t matter that the shortcut was never edited on another machine. Every edit is a conflict.
Apple cares… my a$$.
February 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The skill and capabilities of Apple apps are “impressive”. A new high!!!
There is no way to edit a shortcut without firstly having to “Resolve a conflict”. It doesn’t matter that the shortcut was never edited on another machine. Every edit is a conflict.
Apple cares… my a$$.
There is no way to edit a shortcut without firstly having to “Resolve a conflict”. It doesn’t matter that the shortcut was never edited on another machine. Every edit is a conflict.
Apple cares… my a$$.
Is there are gadget or tool to test capabilities of USB-C cables?
I got burned a couple of times, at worst times too, during trips by not having the right USB C cable.
I got burned a couple of times, at worst times too, during trips by not having the right USB C cable.
February 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Is there are gadget or tool to test capabilities of USB-C cables?
I got burned a couple of times, at worst times too, during trips by not having the right USB C cable.
I got burned a couple of times, at worst times too, during trips by not having the right USB C cable.
Is there a way to “debug” why an app is not getting installed on an Apple Watch?
I click install in the Watch app on the iPhone.
The wheel spins for 1-2seconds.
Then stops and the install button is displayed back.
I click install in the Watch app on the iPhone.
The wheel spins for 1-2seconds.
Then stops and the install button is displayed back.
February 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Is there a way to “debug” why an app is not getting installed on an Apple Watch?
I click install in the Watch app on the iPhone.
The wheel spins for 1-2seconds.
Then stops and the install button is displayed back.
I click install in the Watch app on the iPhone.
The wheel spins for 1-2seconds.
Then stops and the install button is displayed back.
Who is using LinkedIn to watch the short videos displayed on the main page?
January 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Who is using LinkedIn to watch the short videos displayed on the main page?
I got an idea for controlling my usage of social media!
All the apps are available only on an old phone.
All the apps are available only on an old phone.
January 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I got an idea for controlling my usage of social media!
All the apps are available only on an old phone.
All the apps are available only on an old phone.
Two articles,
one by Anil Dash and the other by Cory Doctorow,
that got me thinking:
alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
one by Anil Dash and the other by Cory Doctorow,
that got me thinking:
alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
Two Links From Monday
Anil Dash: “Understanding DOGE as Procurement Capture”:
The bad-faith style of engagement, the endangering of workers who have .00005% the wealth of the richest man on earth, the ignoring of obvious w...
alpo.gitlab.io
January 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Two articles,
one by Anil Dash and the other by Cory Doctorow,
that got me thinking:
alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
one by Anil Dash and the other by Cory Doctorow,
that got me thinking:
alpo.gitlab.io/jots/posts/2...
For a personal script I am looking for an API to retrieve NFL, NHL, MLB scores. Does anyone know such a service? (A free tier would be preferred).
December 22, 2024 at 2:12 PM
For a personal script I am looking for an API to retrieve NFL, NHL, MLB scores. Does anyone know such a service? (A free tier would be preferred).
I am looking to choose between SuperDuper and CarbonCopyCloner.
I really need your help!
If you are using one of these, please tell me the main reasons you like it and picked it.
If you are not using them, please get this question out.
Thank you!
I really need your help!
If you are using one of these, please tell me the main reasons you like it and picked it.
If you are not using them, please get this question out.
Thank you!
December 20, 2024 at 11:56 AM
I am looking to choose between SuperDuper and CarbonCopyCloner.
I really need your help!
If you are using one of these, please tell me the main reasons you like it and picked it.
If you are not using them, please get this question out.
Thank you!
I really need your help!
If you are using one of these, please tell me the main reasons you like it and picked it.
If you are not using them, please get this question out.
Thank you!
Great classical album of the day: "Dvořák: Complete Works for Violin and Piano - David Mareček, Jiri Vodicka"
December 19, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Great classical album of the day: "Dvořák: Complete Works for Violin and Piano - David Mareček, Jiri Vodicka"
For people loving Apple and their ads, please do read the “Ooh, yes please” section from open.substack.com/pub/joeposna...
Absurdity, Insanity... and the Dumbest Commercial on Television
Lots of goodies today.
open.substack.com
December 8, 2024 at 10:02 PM
For people loving Apple and their ads, please do read the “Ooh, yes please” section from open.substack.com/pub/joeposna...