In continuation of week 10, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the 11. week of 2024: 👀 Adam is once again working on something new: Neato. 🏦 IndieAppSales 2024 was going on last week and I bought some new apps. 📱 Just like for iA Presenter, there is now also an iOS version of Deckset. I had hoped that it might do without a subscription, but far from it.
Indie App Sales! is running from 12. to 13. March 2024 Here are some Apps I’ve looked into so far: Blur sensitive data with BlurData (macOS) → I don’t really need the app and then it’s a bit too expensive; not bought Bridges Link Formatting (macOS) → bought it and after I found the hidden “add folder” icon in the left pane thanks to the friendly support of its developer I really like what I’ve seen so far Bridges: Link Formatting → bought the iOS version as well Clorde → bought it and like the iOS widget (on my Mac) Countdowns - Event Countdown → already own the app and use it often and with pleasure DisplayBuddy - Control monitor brightness directly from your Mac → available via Setapp as well DoMarks → not sure if this is really better than Anybox Everlog Journal → I have heard a lot of praise for this app and you can get the lifetime option for a steep discount; I personally use Obsidian for journaling so I have no need for the app at the moment.
Continuing from week 09, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the 10th week of 2024: 🌸 Michael made incredible paper flowers and you can help him picking the best one: Battle of the Blooms 2024. 🎥 In addition to Office Space, Jason made The Matrix Gifs available as well 🥳. 🎞️ Full of Themselves: An analysis of title drops in movies (thanks Robb).
In continuation of week 8, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the 9. week of 2024: 🎥 Inspired by Jason’s awesome OfficeSpace.gif, we (re)watched Office Space (1999) as a family. We had a lot of fun. 😆 Cool: RSS IS DEAD LOL. 📚 Bookmarked Calibre Sync. It seems like a great way to access your Calibre library on the go.
Continuing from week 07, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the eighth week of 2024: 📱 Simple Scan • Quick Scanner was teased by Agile Tortoise. Curious to see if this will be a better solution than just opening the Files.app and initiating a scan from there. (Actually, I’ve never checked if those generated PDFs have automatic OCR.) ☑️ Twodos - Simple Todos: Interesting concept but definitely too basic for my needs.
Continuing from week 06, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the seventh week of 2024: 👌 So, I think I’ve read and seen enough about the Apple Vision Pro for now. I hope I’ll stay firm and wait at least for Gen 2 and not want to buy it as soon as the AVP is available in Germany. However, I still find this video noteworthy: What Reviewers Aren’t Telling You About Apple Vision Pro.
Continuing from week 05, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the sixth week of 2024: 🤦♂️ Last week, I failed to configure my Mac as a WIFI Access Point with NordVPN. This week, I tried to do it with a Raspberry Pi 4. Since I no longer have a monitor with an HDMI input, I connected the Raspi using a micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter, HDMI cable, HDMI Capture Card with a USB-A connection, and a USB-A to USB-C hub to my iPad 🤯 What a mess but it worked with HDMI Monitor - Orion perfectly fine.
After reading and watching selected reports about the Apple Vision Pro, the consensus seems to be that the experience is absolutely unique. Although, it seems to be just the beginning of something really big to come due to its many existing shortcomings (weight, battery life, bulkiness, price etc.). Therefore, the device is more of a vision what Spatial Computing could be like in the future. Wouldn’t it be great if, in a few years, we could wear cheaper and especially much lighter and smaller glasses that discreetly answer all our questions anywhere or project a cinema screen in front of our faces, even though we’re sitting on a bench on the Times Square?
Continuing from week 04, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the fifth week of 2024: 🎮 This week I had to repeatedly curb my nearly uncontrollable urge to buy gadgets I don’t need - so far quite successfully. I did not order the Ayaneo Next LITE nor pledged the Ayaneo Flip - World 1st Dual-Screen Windows Handheld on Indiegogo. I definitely do not need more gaming handhelds at the moment, even though I don’t own one that supports Windows games yet.
Continuing from week 03, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the fourth week of 2024: 🌐 I didn’t quite understand the commotion about the DMA this week. Gruber proved himself to be a true patriot once again, and I still don’t understand where exactly the doomsday mood is coming from. Whether Apple has chosen an appropriate strategy, I don’t know either, see also Apple ruins its big week.
In continuation of week 02, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the third week of 2024: 🖨️ Almost 2 years after Anker introduced its V6 Color Engine for the M5 3D printer, it cancelled it. You can either get a $600 discount for an as yet unannounced product, or they will refund the paid money. I’ve opted for a $330 refund. Although it’s a pity, I think it was the right decision for Anker to pull the plug on this product.
Finished reading: Die subtile Kunst des Daraufscheißens by Mark Manson 📚
In continuation of week 01, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the second week of 2024: 🏋️ After my Covid infection in early December, followed by exhaustion, I started with a training program. It includes (indoor) cycling, strength training, and yoga sessions. It’s exhausting, but it also feels good to finally be able to challenge my body a little again. 📚 Additionally, I wanted to read more, watch movies more regularly, meditate daily if possible, and do other nice little things more frequently.
In continuation of week 52, 2023, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in the first week of 2024: 🤔 I read some blog posts about One Month Without and I always find it interesting to see what people are willing to give up for a month. I did this spontaneously in the first half of 2023, giving up alcohol, caffeine (not entirely true, I did drink green tea a few times, but completely abstained from coffee, cola, etc.
In addition to week 50, here are a few thoughts and things that caught my attention in week 51 and 52, 2023: 🖼 Many new iPhone wallpapers made the rounds: Gameboy style, iPod style. On Reddit, there are some simpler versions available for free (Original, iPod Mini), and moreover, Basic Apple Guy has recently released some very nice ones, Aurora Gradient and Ugly Christmas Sweater Wallpapers (Mac Edition), and just published his Rewind 2023: Wallpapers.
I remember times when BMW used to build relatively “reasonable looking” cars.
Due to my Covid infection, I was only able to publish my Weeknotes for week 49 quite late, so here are just a few more thoughts and things that caught my attention in week 50, 2023: 💶 I published my State of App and Services Subscriptions 2023 and read similar posts from other people with great interest. 🎙 Canion tried MurmurType on Setapp - Transcribe your speech and I plan to take a closer look at the app soon as well.
Those were the days …
I use a variety of different apps and services on iOS and macOS. Most of them are based on subscription models, and even though I try to make sure that each program doesn’t cost more than 5 € / month, a not insignificant monthly amount1 quickly adds up. Here is a table of all the apps and services I’m currently subscribed to:2 App or Service Cost / Month Type State 1Password 5.