Category: Links of Interest
Matt’s Beginner’s Guide to Alfred
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I’m also an [Alfred user on macOS](https://www.alfredapp.com/). It’s also one of the first things I install on my Mac. Matt has a great short beginner tutorial on how to use this excellent tool. I only use Alfred for snippets and clipboard history instead of using multiple tools like he does.
All About Them Books no Kindle
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While I do read on Kindle a bit, I prefer physical books by a long shot. Also, this is my local used bookstore about 1 block from my house and I know some of the people in the video. I was reminded of this as my kids listened to the “real” version of the song…
The Funny Carpenter on Drills
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My friend Ryan started a YouTube channel about a year ago and has over 20k subscribers. If you’re looking at tools and carpentry tips Ryan has excellent tips.
Matt on Carrot Weather 5
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I love Carrot Weather, especially it’s attitude. I like the update with version 5, but Matt goes much deeper than I’d bother. Carrot is a premier powerful weather app you should look at.
Hard things must happen for joy to be there
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Cool scenery, but the best part comes around the 23 minute mark as Davis talks about the hard stuff that makes the whole thing rewarding. Too often we want just the reward, without the struggle that makes the reward worthwhile.
I hope the sports my kids do are never like this
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[Interesting and horrid story of sporting parents trying to get their kids into college](https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/11/squash-lacrosse-niche-sports-ivy-league-admissions/616474/). Even at the local figure skating clube, which my wife runs, we see some of this for 8 and 10 year olds. Parents flying them around the country trying to find some edge and kids intentionally degrading the others in the…
Don’t Give Social Media Platforms Duties Weaken Them
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From [Cory Doctrow](https://pluralistic.net/2021/01/17/turner-diaries-fanfic/): > In short, the fact that being removed from Twitter and the app stores and Facebook and Amazon is so devastating is best addressed by weakening those companies by spreading out our digital life onto lots of platforms. > Not by strengthening them by giving them formal duties to either carry or…
North American Suburban Developments Bankrupt Cities
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One of my long term research projects is to look into city development, specifically how city develompent affects the bonds we form with our neighbours. It feels like generations past knew their neighbours and sat out talking. Today we sit in our houses and never venture out. This channel has lots of great information on…
Syd Bleeds Shimano Brakes
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Going to have to bleed brakes on my gravel bike at some point. At least when I upgrade it to proper GRX levers and full hydraulic brakes instead of the cable actuated hydralics it came with. Still very happy with my Felt Broam.
Persona5 thanks to Matt Birchler
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I enjoy Matt’s newsletter, especially the music recommendations which I look for weekly. Today’s album I’m enjoying from Matt is [Persona5](https://music.apple.com/ca/album/persona-5-original-soundtrack/1226945984). You can sign up for his excellent newsletter [from Matt’s site](https://birchtree.me). I also enjoy his YouTube channel.