The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-22

Returning from vacation, so now resuming regular programming. So much to read, bye-bye Pocket.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-17

Going on vacation soon. Who invented photography? Learning Realmac Software Elements.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-15

LLMs are out, SLMs are in. Blogroll are in, too. Apple Ads are in. Sadly. Everything will change one day.

Cutting the Cord: Apple TV's Unfulfilled Promise in 2025

Is the Apple TV still a hobby for Apple? In 2025, despite nearly two decades of development, Apple TV falls short of expectations. Here’s my experience.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-13

More tidbits from Severance. Markdown keeps making inroads. iOS 19 redesign is leaking. A word about the decline of design.

Crossing the AI Threshold: When Does Writing Stop Being Yours?

Don't underestimate the effort required to write an article using generative artificial intelligence.

Protecting Your Digital Life: Privacy and Security Measures for Apple Users

This article explains all the security features any users of an Apple device can benefit from.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-11

Learn the mysterious color theory usage behind Severance. Severance to get a third season. The iOS 19 redesign sounds exciting, even without seeing it. And so much more.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-09

New MacBook Air, iPad Air and MacStudio are here while Apple Intelligence is delayed. Fastmail to replace HEY Mail, for me at least. Hello Perplexity. Digg is coming back soon!

Migrating from HEY Mail to Fastmail: My Guide For a Smooth Transition

Writing and reading emails was one of my first Internet use cases in 1992. Emails will always be my preferred communication method to any other form of digital communication. No wonder I pay so much attention to my email usage workflow. This article is about my experience migrating off HEY Mail.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-07

Being a peace supremacist. Wondering why I’m writing so much. A snowstorm becomes an opportunity. Apple launches a new iPhone and a new chip.

The Ephemeral Scrapbook — Edition 2025-06

I'm voting with my money. The first approved porn app in the AltStore is live in the EU. Steve Jobs lost interview. Pixelmator & Apple = ❤️