JTR
@jtr.bsky.social
I’m a self-made techie and keeper of notes who works with humans and machines and enjoys interacting with both. New York City is home. Most of my posts here come from my blog: taonaw.com
Microsoft Office vent number 2113: The Outlook Quick Menu.
How is this helpful?
The options are not categorized logically, with a separating line that seems random.
There are over 20 actions in a quick action menu
Options that are secondary at best (with Copilot shoved in, of course)
How is this helpful?
The options are not categorized logically, with a separating line that seems random.
There are over 20 actions in a quick action menu
Options that are secondary at best (with Copilot shoved in, of course)
January 15, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Microsoft Office vent number 2113: The Outlook Quick Menu.
How is this helpful?
The options are not categorized logically, with a separating line that seems random.
There are over 20 actions in a quick action menu
Options that are secondary at best (with Copilot shoved in, of course)
How is this helpful?
The options are not categorized logically, with a separating line that seems random.
There are over 20 actions in a quick action menu
Options that are secondary at best (with Copilot shoved in, of course)
LaRoy, Texas, 2023 - ★★★: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/11/laroy-texas.html
January 12, 2026 at 1:49 AM
LaRoy, Texas, 2023 - ★★★: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/11/laroy-texas.html
I knew I had it saved somewhere: Apple Watch Users Claim Workout App Is Now Worse in Every Way. Yep.
I’m used to my Apple Watch asking me if I want to record my walk as a workout if it detects a certain distance. That’s fine. What I don’t like i... https://taonaw.com/2026/01/09/i-knew-i-had-it.html
I’m used to my Apple Watch asking me if I want to record my walk as a workout if it detects a certain distance. That’s fine. What I don’t like i... https://taonaw.com/2026/01/09/i-knew-i-had-it.html
January 10, 2026 at 12:42 AM
I knew I had it saved somewhere: Apple Watch Users Claim Workout App Is Now Worse in Every Way. Yep.
I’m used to my Apple Watch asking me if I want to record my walk as a workout if it detects a certain distance. That’s fine. What I don’t like i... https://taonaw.com/2026/01/09/i-knew-i-had-it.html
I’m used to my Apple Watch asking me if I want to record my walk as a workout if it detects a certain distance. That’s fine. What I don’t like i... https://taonaw.com/2026/01/09/i-knew-i-had-it.html
Took the bus to NJ today to see a new location for work. GW bridge terminal.
January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Took the bus to NJ today to see a new location for work. GW bridge terminal.
This is long overdue: Audio46 page.
If you’re looking for a new headset and qualify as an audiophile (or want to be one), check it out 😄
I got all my headsets from this store, naturally.
If you’re looking for a new headset and qualify as an audiophile (or want to be one), check it out 😄
I got all my headsets from this store, naturally.
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 PM
This is long overdue: Audio46 page.
If you’re looking for a new headset and qualify as an audiophile (or want to be one), check it out 😄
I got all my headsets from this store, naturally.
If you’re looking for a new headset and qualify as an audiophile (or want to be one), check it out 😄
I got all my headsets from this store, naturally.
This comes with little surprise:
Gmail preparing to drop POP3 mail fetching theregister.com
Enterprise Technology News and Analysis https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/gmail_dropping_pop3/
Gmail preparing to drop POP3 mail fetching theregister.com
Enterprise Technology News and Analysis https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/gmail_dropping_pop3/
January 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
This comes with little surprise:
Gmail preparing to drop POP3 mail fetching theregister.com
Enterprise Technology News and Analysis https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/gmail_dropping_pop3/
Gmail preparing to drop POP3 mail fetching theregister.com
Enterprise Technology News and Analysis https://www.theregister.com/2026/01/05/gmail_dropping_pop3/
Kev shared recent survey results on how people read his website. Unsurprisingly, almost everyone (by a large margin) read his blog via RSS - myself included.
80% of the folks I find with blogs and RSS feeds are techies, and that bothers me - the normies don’t know what RSS is and how to use it.
80% of the folks I find with blogs and RSS feeds are techies, and that bothers me - the normies don’t know what RSS is and how to use it.
January 5, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Kev shared recent survey results on how people read his website. Unsurprisingly, almost everyone (by a large margin) read his blog via RSS - myself included.
80% of the folks I find with blogs and RSS feeds are techies, and that bothers me - the normies don’t know what RSS is and how to use it.
80% of the folks I find with blogs and RSS feeds are techies, and that bothers me - the normies don’t know what RSS is and how to use it.
Helldivers continues to deliver.
Just finished a bug-world mission with three random folks. Movie level teamwork, suspense, and action… and dragons, how can you go wrong with dragons.
Just finished a bug-world mission with three random folks. Movie level teamwork, suspense, and action… and dragons, how can you go wrong with dragons.
January 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Helldivers continues to deliver.
Just finished a bug-world mission with three random folks. Movie level teamwork, suspense, and action… and dragons, how can you go wrong with dragons.
Just finished a bug-world mission with three random folks. Movie level teamwork, suspense, and action… and dragons, how can you go wrong with dragons.
Things I want to do this year: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/03/things-i-want-to-do.html
These are my unofficial New Year’s resolutions.
These are my unofficial New Year’s resolutions.
January 3, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Things I want to do this year: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/03/things-i-want-to-do.html
These are my unofficial New Year’s resolutions.
These are my unofficial New Year’s resolutions.
The Expendables, 2010 - ★★: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/02/the-expendables.html
January 3, 2026 at 4:43 AM
The Expendables, 2010 - ★★: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/02/the-expendables.html
There’s not much I can do about this project at work… and it’s not like there’s anyone else to talk to about it today anyway. Time for a nap.
January 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
There’s not much I can do about this project at work… and it’s not like there’s anyone else to talk to about it today anyway. Time for a nap.
Gillian Anderson's and Sex Education: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/01/gillian-andersons-and-sex-education.html
January 2, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Gillian Anderson's and Sex Education: https://taonaw.com/2026/01/01/gillian-andersons-and-sex-education.html
It doesn’t feel like 2026 to me.
Had an intense workday yesterday, will have another tomorrow… same weather outside… I think it can be 2025 a little longer. It’s fine…
Had an intense workday yesterday, will have another tomorrow… same weather outside… I think it can be 2025 a little longer. It’s fine…
January 1, 2026 at 5:42 PM
It doesn’t feel like 2026 to me.
Had an intense workday yesterday, will have another tomorrow… same weather outside… I think it can be 2025 a little longer. It’s fine…
Had an intense workday yesterday, will have another tomorrow… same weather outside… I think it can be 2025 a little longer. It’s fine…
Happy new year to all the interweb gremlins 👹
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Happy new year to all the interweb gremlins 👹
I like the DU command in Dired: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/31/i-like-the-du-command.html
Using the du command in Emacs Dired is pretty useful! Easier to target directories and work with the results as text.
Using the du command in Emacs Dired is pretty useful! Easier to target directories and work with the results as text.
December 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I like the DU command in Dired: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/31/i-like-the-du-command.html
Using the du command in Emacs Dired is pretty useful! Easier to target directories and work with the results as text.
Using the du command in Emacs Dired is pretty useful! Easier to target directories and work with the results as text.
Walked in the snow for farmer’s market, amd this nice taco place with spicy veggie tacos and hot chocolate is the reward. 🌮😋
December 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Walked in the snow for farmer’s market, amd this nice taco place with spicy veggie tacos and hot chocolate is the reward. 🌮😋
Do I need the Zen Browser workflow?: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/26/do-i-need-the-zen.html
I’m trying Zen Browser on Mac after a week of using it on Linux. Do I need it…? I’m not so sure. Onward with the experiment.
I’m trying Zen Browser on Mac after a week of using it on Linux. Do I need it…? I’m not so sure. Onward with the experiment.
December 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Do I need the Zen Browser workflow?: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/26/do-i-need-the-zen.html
I’m trying Zen Browser on Mac after a week of using it on Linux. Do I need it…? I’m not so sure. Onward with the experiment.
I’m trying Zen Browser on Mac after a week of using it on Linux. Do I need it…? I’m not so sure. Onward with the experiment.
Krita is an underrated painting/photo/animation/ai-creation tool you should check out: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/25/215601.html
‘Krita is blowing me away. It has proven to be a powerful and versatile alternative to Photoshop for image editing and generation, especially with its AI integration. ...
‘Krita is blowing me away. It has proven to be a powerful and versatile alternative to Photoshop for image editing and generation, especially with its AI integration. ...
December 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Krita is an underrated painting/photo/animation/ai-creation tool you should check out: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/25/215601.html
‘Krita is blowing me away. It has proven to be a powerful and versatile alternative to Photoshop for image editing and generation, especially with its AI integration. ...
‘Krita is blowing me away. It has proven to be a powerful and versatile alternative to Photoshop for image editing and generation, especially with its AI integration. ...
One thing I managed not to compromise on recently is cooking at home and watching my diet a bit more. Maybe it’s easier for me to do because I already enjoy vegetables, but I took it to the next level after I got my Vitemix. Here’s breakfast with some homemade hummus:
December 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
One thing I managed not to compromise on recently is cooking at home and watching my diet a bit more. Maybe it’s easier for me to do because I already enjoy vegetables, but I took it to the next level after I got my Vitemix. Here’s breakfast with some homemade hummus:
OK, trying zen browser take two…
The KeePass issue is definitely a Flatpak issue. I Installed Zen from tarball - no problem. Works as expected. What I’m not sure about now is if I need to download the browser each time when there’s an update.
The KeePass issue is definitely a Flatpak issue. I Installed Zen from tarball - no problem. Works as expected. What I’m not sure about now is if I need to download the browser each time when there’s an update.
December 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
OK, trying zen browser take two…
The KeePass issue is definitely a Flatpak issue. I Installed Zen from tarball - no problem. Works as expected. What I’m not sure about now is if I need to download the browser each time when there’s an update.
The KeePass issue is definitely a Flatpak issue. I Installed Zen from tarball - no problem. Works as expected. What I’m not sure about now is if I need to download the browser each time when there’s an update.
Ah ok. KeePassXC doesn’t work with Waterfox or Zen Browser because these two come as Flatpak on Linux, and these are restricted in a way that prevents connection to KeePassXC. I do have FlatSeal… does anyone have any idea what permissions are needed?
December 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Ah ok. KeePassXC doesn’t work with Waterfox or Zen Browser because these two come as Flatpak on Linux, and these are restricted in a way that prevents connection to KeePassXC. I do have FlatSeal… does anyone have any idea what permissions are needed?
Maybe I should try Zen Browser too: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/19/maybe-i-should-try-zen.html
Many folks are seeking alternatives to Firefox due to its declining performance and prioritization of AI features lately. I haven’t used it for a while, but I’m also having hard time with Librewolf and ...
Many folks are seeking alternatives to Firefox due to its declining performance and prioritization of AI features lately. I haven’t used it for a while, but I’m also having hard time with Librewolf and ...
December 20, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Maybe I should try Zen Browser too: https://taonaw.com/2025/12/19/maybe-i-should-try-zen.html
Many folks are seeking alternatives to Firefox due to its declining performance and prioritization of AI features lately. I haven’t used it for a while, but I’m also having hard time with Librewolf and ...
Many folks are seeking alternatives to Firefox due to its declining performance and prioritization of AI features lately. I haven’t used it for a while, but I’m also having hard time with Librewolf and ...
If I were home now, I’d make myself a nice spicy vegetable soup. I don’t have many good vegan options here.
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If I were home now, I’d make myself a nice spicy vegetable soup. I don’t have many good vegan options here.
I think I’m going back to clocking in and out of sub-tasks, even though I said I wouldn’t. It’s easier not to, but the end result, I think, is messier, and I can’t get the clock reports right… on the other hand, it’s kind of an overkill. 🤔
December 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I think I’m going back to clocking in and out of sub-tasks, even though I said I wouldn’t. It’s easier not to, but the end result, I think, is messier, and I can’t get the clock reports right… on the other hand, it’s kind of an overkill. 🤔
Finished watching: Better Call Saul S6E3, Rock and Hard Place 📺 Ouch. This one hurt. I liked this guy.
Well… a bit more and I’m done with this show. Good stuff.
Well… a bit more and I’m done with this show. Good stuff.
December 16, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Finished watching: Better Call Saul S6E3, Rock and Hard Place 📺 Ouch. This one hurt. I liked this guy.
Well… a bit more and I’m done with this show. Good stuff.
Well… a bit more and I’m done with this show. Good stuff.