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Can I Ship ShowNext?
ShowNext started as the TV and movie tracker I wanted. Building it exposed the hidden recurring costs behind AI, metadata, platform fees, and a possible public release.
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What Siri's New Voice Settings Actually Change
iOS 27 Beta adds new Siri voice customization controls, so I took a quick hands-on look at what is actually available right now The goal is a practical first look: what changed, w…
How to Check Spotlight Indexing Status in the 27 Beta
The useful thing to check is the actual indexing status rather than trusting the vague progress message. If the system is still actively indexing, give it time and power. If nothing is changing, then it is worth restarting, checking storage, and looking for the process that is holding it up.
Let’s Simplify Our Tech Bags with USB-C Power
I tested USB-C barrel adapters with a Decimator, Apple TV, iPad M1, Fluke meter, wall power, and several power banks. The setup can work, but voltage, polarity, and battery behavior matter.
Apple’s Next CEO Might Be an Upgrade (Here’s Why)
Tim Cook stepping down does not automatically mean Apple is in trouble. If John Ternus takes over day-to-day leadership, the bigger story may be Apple shifting toward a more product-focused future.
OpenClaw Isn’t Turnkey Yet — Here’s What It’s Like to Actually Use It
After two weeks using OpenClaw day to day, it feels powerful but not turnkey. Here is what worked, what broke, and why I would still treat it as a development project.
Waking Up With OpenClaw — One Week In With Kelex
After one week with OpenClaw and my AI assistant Kelex, the biggest lesson is simple: local AI assistants are powerful, useful, and still need serious guardrails.
Atlas Removed GPTs and Shortcuts — Here’s How I Work Around It
Atlas removed GPT and shortcut access from the sidebar, but you can recreate much of that workflow by saving reusable prompts as markdown files and attaching them directly inside Atlas.
Unscripted: Trying Claude AI Together — What’s the Hype?
I tested Claude across the web app, desktop app, CLI, and Chrome extension to see where the hype is actually coming from. My short answer: Claude still feels strongest for coding, especially when you use Claude Code in the terminal with planning mode.
MacUpdater Is Gone — I’m Testing Updatest as a Replacement
MacUpdater ended support on January 1, 2026, so I tested Updatest as a possible replacement for keeping Mac apps, Homebrew packages, App Store apps, Electron apps, and Sparkle apps current.
Best Buy Delayed My Order… Then Gave Me $100
Best Buy delayed my smart glasses order with no clear delivery date, but the delay unexpectedly came with a real $100 gift card for the inconvenience.
🎄 A Vision Pro Christmas With My Apple Family
The useful answer is not whether the product sounds good, but whether it earns a place in the workflow after the first impression wears off.