Reeder iCloud sync has been flaky since the 5.3.5 or 5.3.6 update 2 weeks ago. It’s fucking annoying me to no end. I have two options for resolving this frustration. First I can subscribe to Feedbin which works fine with Reeder. Its sync is really fast. Of course, that’s going to cost me $50 bucks … Continue reading Reeder app, please fix me
Category: Rambling
Ulysses continues to have iCloud sync issues
I was looking at Ulysses reviews in the App Store today and noticed several recent reviews with complaints about iCloud sync issues. This is not a new issue. It has been an ongoing issue for several years. It’s the main reason that I no longer use Ulysses. I would think that Ulysses would do something … Continue reading Ulysses continues to have iCloud sync issues
Selling my iMac
I’m selling my late 2013 21.5” non-retina iMac. It’s getting old and tired, lots of beach balls these days. I’m also having some issues with Bluetooth. At times the keyboard and mouse get all wonky since upgrading too Mojave. My early 2015 13” MacBook Pro is in great shape and way faster than the old … Continue reading Selling my iMac
Opinion – TV advertising of prescription drugs should be banned
This is a topic that I don't usually write about here but it's something that's been bugging me and I wanted to get it off my chest. I get irritated every time I see a TV ad for a prescription drug. Why? Because the cost of that ad is being added to the already high … Continue reading Opinion – TV advertising of prescription drugs should be banned
iCloud Drive or Dropbox
I signed up for a Free 2 GB Dropbox account when it was announced10 years ago. Today I have 10 GB of storage on my free account; that’s the 2 GB I got when I signed up plus what I earned for bonuses and referrals. I only use about half of the 10 GB. Until … Continue reading iCloud Drive or Dropbox
What you need to know about the tech giants Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple
I just finished reading Kashmir Hill’s series of articles Life Without the Tech Giants. Here’s what I learned. It’s impossible to get along without them even if we’re boycotting their apps. Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple dominate the internet in ways I never realized. This should be required reading for everyone who uses the … Continue reading What you need to know about the tech giants Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple
Local programming for cord cutters
One of the problems with cord cutting is getting local programming. When we lived in Southern California we were able to get it using a Mohu HDTV antenna. One of the limitations of HDTV antennas is that they have an average range of 30 to 65 miles. Living in Central New Jersey now we are … Continue reading Local programming for cord cutters
iCloud sync issues on my MacBook
I’ve been having problems with iCloud sync on my MacBook. The odd thing is, it seems to only affect certain apps. For example, Bear always syncs and almost simultaneously. Ulysses almost never syncs unless I first trigger a sync by editing or starting a new sheet. Today I saved a new file to iCloud from … Continue reading iCloud sync issues on my MacBook
Apple is secretly encouraging paid app developers to switch to subscription
I’m disappointed to hear that Apple is encouraging developers to move to a subscription model. As I’ve written before, I think this will be the demise of many small developers. Many users dislike subscriptions. If you don’t believe me just read the App Store reviews for some of the developers that have switched their app … Continue reading Apple is secretly encouraging paid app developers to switch to subscription
After thoughts on Ulysses subscription
I know I said No Subscription. Even though I said that I caved in and signed up for a 12-month subscription to Ulysses right before my free use period ended. I’m still not a happy camper though and here's why. I think Soleman should have followed the lead of 1Password, Day One, and TextExpander and … Continue reading After thoughts on Ulysses subscription
Podcasts I listen to
A few weeks ago I wrote about RSS feeds that I follow. Today I'll share some of my favorite podcasts. Podcasts are a cool way for me to get other peoples perspective on a variety of subjects. They are also a way for me stay informed and educated on subjects that I’m interested in as … Continue reading Podcasts I listen to
Back into the swing of things
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything here on my blog, so it’s time to get back into the swing of things with this post. Here’s what’s been going on. We sold our house in Southern California and moved across the country to our house in New Jersey. The entire process has been all … Continue reading Back into the swing of things
Ulysses crashes when opening a .docx file
Yesterday I tried to open a .docx document in Ulysses on my iMac. I figured it must be okay since Ulysses was listed in the right click Open With Menu. Doing so crashed the app big time. After that every time I tried to open Ulysses it would immediately crash. I uninstalled reinstalled the app … Continue reading Ulysses crashes when opening a .docx file
#deletefacebook
Since the Cambridge Analytica news broke “deletefacebook” is trending. It appears users are leaving the social network in big numbers. They have figured out that Facebook is nothing more than a mass surveillance machine. Their service is not to make life better, as they would have you believe, but instead to gather as much information … Continue reading #deletefacebook
Feeds I follow
Some of the most interesting Apple-related technology feeds that I follow are smaller blogs run by individuals rather than the bigger news blogs like iMore, 9to5 Mac, and MacRumors. Here are some of my favorites: macosxguru - Bicycle for Your Mind Brett Terpstra - brettterpstra.com John Gruber - Daring Fireball Dr Drang - And now … Continue reading Feeds I follow
A keyboard increased the usability of my iPad
Yesterday I bought a Logitech Slim Folio Keyboard case for my 5th Generation iPad. I’m surprised by how much it has improved the usability of my iPad. I can see myself using it a lot more for my writing.
There’s one thing in Bear app that really bugs me
Last September I wrote about making a permanent move from nvALT to Bear for notes and lists. Since then I have gone all in with Bear. The first year of my Pro subscription was up in December and I renewed it for another year without hesitation. Now I’m experimenting with Bear as my app for … Continue reading There’s one thing in Bear app that really bugs me
“This Is Serious”: Facebook Begins Its Downward Spiral
Nick Bilton, writing for Vanity Fair There’s another theory floating around as to why Facebook cares so much about the way it’s impacting the world, and it’s one that I happen to agree with. When Zuckerberg looks into his big-data crystal ball, he can see a troublesome trend occurring. A few years ago, for example, … Continue reading “This Is Serious”: Facebook Begins Its Downward Spiral
No subscription
My Ulysses free use period is up in a few days. I’m writing this to convince myself that I don’t need a Ulysses subscription. I like writing in Ulysses. I also like writing in my other writing apps at times. If I’m paying a subscription I would feel compelled to always use that app. So, … Continue reading No subscription
My thoughts after two weeks of Hulu Live TV
We cut the cord on Cable TV about 2 years ago. At that time I installed an HD antenna for local stations and subscribed to Netflix, Hulu, and Sling TV. That has worked out okay but we've been missing programming on stations like CNBC, NBCSN, and MSNBC. We could have gotten those stations on Sling … Continue reading My thoughts after two weeks of Hulu Live TV
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