Watch YouTube Without Ads with FreeTube for Mac, Windows, Linux
YouTube is the webs most popular video site by a long shot, practically serving as a television replacement for millions. But as any Youtube viewer knows, the ads can be very aggressive and there are times where you’ll have to watch a 30 second ad before you can watch one minute of content, which is … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: $50 Off AirPods Pro, $250 Off 15″ M2 MacBook Air, $150 Off Beats Studio Pro, & More
Amazon is back with more great deals on Apple products and gear. From knocking up to $50 off AirPods Pro, to $80 off iPad 9th gen, to $250 off M2 MacBook Air 15″ models, $150 off Beats Studio Pro headphones, and more, if you’re in the market for some Apple hardware, enjoy these rare discounts … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/30/deals-50-off-a … ⌘ Read more
Recovery: 3.27 miles, 00:10:49 average pace, 00:35:22 duration
The architecture of today’s LLM applications
Here’s everything you need to know to build your first LLM app and problem spaces you can start exploring today.
The post The architecture of today’s LLM applications appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, …Victims of Political Repressions https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/30/repression.html #programming #project #devjournal
Hackable Halloween games MMXXIII
13 spooktacular games plus source code for readers to jam on.
The post Hackable Halloween games MMXXIII appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
Fancy fungi business takes off for tradie still learning the secrets of edible mushrooms
A Pemberton electrician is supplying up to 20 kilograms of fungi a week to shops and restaurants in a mushroom-growing side hustle that has been a process of trial and error. ⌘ Read more
‘Absolutely disgraceful’: NT politician speaks at global tobacco and nicotine conference
The involvement of Kezia Purick at the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum has been labelled “shameful” by the president of the Australian Medical Association. ⌘ Read more
Can you Wear Apple Watch on Ankle?
Many Apple Watch users are curious if it’s possible to wear the Apple Watch on their ankle. Whether this is because they can’t wear the Apple Watch on their wrist, or because they’re wearing gloves or hand coverings, or participating in other activities where wearing a watch is not possible or allowed, wearing an Apple … Read More ⌘ Read more
Pinellas County - Long Run: 13.30 miles, 00:11:19 average pace, 02:30:24 duration
pace was actually 10:00 but paused waiting for kelly to run the second half. conversational the entire way and kept pretty easy.
#running
Gajim: Gajim 1.8.2
Two months after the last release, Gajim 1.8.2 comes with better support for gateways, improved group chats, an easy way to change the font size, and many small fixes. Thank you for all your contributions!
Gateways can (if offered by your server) bridge your XMPP chat to other chat networks. This could be WhatsApp, Telegram, SMS or others, depending on the gateway service. This release improves support for data forms (service configuration), brings better avatars for gatewa … ⌘ Read more
How to change media sync options on iPhone & iPad to make more storage available
If you’re trying to use a Mac to update iOS on iPhone or iPadOS on iPad, you may see an error message that says something along the lines of “Updating to iOS 17.1 requires at least 975.2 MB of free space on your iPad. Please change your media sync options to make more storage available.” … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/28/how-to-change-media-sync-options-on-ip … ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Duelyst https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/28/duelyst.html #freeculture #bookclub
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 10/23 to 10/27 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/27/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week
Among the grain crops of northern NSW, there’s a boom of farming mums planting fields of flowers
Tamworth mum Shona Robilliard started with a few seeds in her veggie patch, but in search of a better work-life balance she’s ditched the vegetables and is now a fully fledged cut-flower farmer. ⌘ Read more
Under the counter deals, ‘chop-chop’ and arson attacks: Inside Victoria’s illegal tobacco market
Police are stepping up their efforts to tackle the illegal tobacco market, after a string of arson attacks against shops in Victoria. ⌘ Read more
Demystifying LLMs: How they can do things they weren’t trained to do
Explore how LLMs generate text, why they sometimes hallucinate information, and the ethical implications surrounding their incredible capabilities.
The post Demystifying LLMs: How they can do things they weren’t trained to do appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
Location of MacOS Sonoma Moving Wallpapers & Aerial Screen Savers
If you have installed macOS Sonoma onto your Mac, you may be curious about the new moving wallpapers and Aerial screen savers, and their location on your Mac and within the file system. The new screensavers are really quite beautiful, and as you unlock a Mac you will find they seamlessly transition to your wallpaper … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/27/location-of-macos-sonoma-moving-wallpap … ⌘ Read more
Developers are the first group to adopt AI at work. Here’s why that matters.
From starting at GitHub over 10 years ago as a developer to becoming the Chief Operating Officer, I’ve learned that developers are often bellwethers for change across the rest of their organizations. That makes investing in—and learning from—them critical.
The post [Developers are the first group to adopt AI at work. Here’s why that matters.](https://github.blog/2023-10-27-developers-ar … ⌘ Read more
Why Australian grape growers are ditching shiraz and cab sav for ‘trendier’ varieties
In response to the global red wine oversupply, grape growers embrace lesser-known varietals to appeal to adventurous consumers. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Real Life in Star Trek, The Best of Both Worlds, Part One https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/26/both-worlds-1.html #scifi #startrek #closereading
MacOS Ventura 13.6.1 and MacOS Monterey 12.7.1 Released
Apple has released MacOS Ventura 13.6.1 and MacOS Monterey 12.7.1 for Mac users who have not yet updated to macOS Sonoma. The macOS software updates include security enhancements, and come alongside Safari 17.1 as well. Separately, macOS Sonoma 14.1 has also been released, alongside iOS 17.1 update to iPhone, iPadOS 17.1 for iPad, iOS 16.7.2, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/26/macos-ventura-13-6-1-and-macos-mont … ⌘ Read more
iOS 16.7.2, iPadOS 16.7.2, iOS 15.8, & iPadOS 15.8 Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models
Apple has released a series of software updates for older model iPhone and iPad devices, that have either not yet updated to iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, or are not able to run those versions of system software. The updates include important security fixes, and are therefore recommended for all users to install, especially if … [Read More](https://osxdaily.c … ⌘ Read more
5 tips for making your GitHub profile page accessible
Your profile’s README invites the world to know you and your work, so it’s important that everyone can read and understand it. In this post, we share some tips for making your README more accessible.
The post 5 tips for making your GitHub profile page accessible appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
Pinellas County - Easy: 3.04 miles, 00:10:49 average pace, 00:32:51 duration
nothing really to note here
#running
How a boy from the outback became an Australian olive oil baron
Chances are you don’t know Rob McGavin. But he’s made it his life’s work to win a place on your kitchen table — and he’s been very successful at it. ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.1 Update Released for iPhone, & iPadOS 17.1 for iPad
Apple has released iOS 17.1 for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.1 for iPad, as the first major point release updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 system software versions. iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 include bug fixes, security enhancements, as well as some new features, like the ability to continue AirDrop transfers over the internet … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/25/ios-17-1-update-released-for-iphone-ipados-17-1 … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.1 Update Released for Mac
Apple has released MacOS Sonoma 14.1 for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The software update includes a handful of bug fixes and security enhancements, but no significant new features are included. Full release notes are included below. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 17.1 for iPhone, iPadOS 17.1 for iPad, updates to watchOS, … Read More ⌘ Read more
Cybersecurity spotlight on bug bounty researcher @Ammar Askar
We’re excited to highlight another top contributing researcher to GitHub’s Bug Bounty Program—@Ammar Askar!
The post Cybersecurity spotlight on bug bounty researcher @Ammar Askar appeared first on The GitHub Blog. ⌘ Read more
Highlights from DockerCon 2023: New Docker Local, Cloud, and AI/ML Innovations
DockerCon 2023 celebrated 10 years of Docker. We round up event announcements, including Docker Scout for the software supply chain, Docker Build, Debug, Docker AI, GenAI stack, OpenPubkey, a Udemy partnership, and more. Videos are available on-demand now on the DockerCon site and will be added to YouTube in the coming weeks. ⌘ Read more
How the winemakers of Champagne and Barossa are joining forces to protect their place names
Drinkers expect certain things based on where their wine comes from, so France’s prestigious Champagne district is teaming up with Australia’s winegrowing regions in the fight to better protect their unique name and identity. ⌘ Read more
The Best Free Clipboard History & Clipboard Manager for Mac is Maccy
Maccy is a really good free clipboard manager for the Mac, the type of software that is so good that you’re grateful it is available for free, in the classic spirit of computing and open source software. It’s fast, unobtrusive, allows for text and images, with a great set of features, and a simple to … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Event Scheduled for October 30, Grab a Cool Spooky Mac Wallpaper to Match
Apple has announced a special event for the evening of October 30, titled “Scary Fast”. The event is widely assumed to be focused on the Mac, due to the event webpage having an Apple logo that morphs into the Finder icon, perhaps with refreshed updates to the iMac and MacBook line. Obviously the name “Scary … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/24/apple-event-scheduled-fo … ⌘ Read more
The Best Free Clipboard History & Clipboard Manager for Mac is Maccy
Maccy is a really good free clipboard manager for the Mac, the type of software that is so good that you’re grateful it is available for free, in the classic spirit of computing and open source software. It’s fast, unobtrusive, allows for text and images, with a great set of features, and a simple to … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to gain insight into your project contributors
We’re excited to share with you the contributors Action! At GitHub, we maintain several open source repositories and have developed this Action to empower maintainers to measure how many new and returning contributors and contributions have occurred over any given time period.
The post How to gain insight into your project contributors appeared first … ⌘ Read more
10 Essential Tips for New Mac Users
New Mac users who are transitioning to the Apple ecosystem from the world of Windows PC’s may experience a mix of curiosity, excitement, and even confusion, as they get to know their new operating system. Fortunately, the Mac is not only exceptionally powerful, it’s also very easy to use, and quite intuitive. For new Mac … Read More ⌘ Read more
Deals: $100 Off M1 iPad Air, Discounts on iPad Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil, & More
Amazon continues to offer excellent deals on select iPad models, this time offering the M1 iPad Air 5th generation at $100 discount. Combine the M1 iPad Air with an also discounted iPad Magic Keyboard, and a discounted Apple Pencil, and you’ve got yourself a full fledged iPad setup, for far less than the retail price … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/10/23/deals-1 … ⌘ Read more
OAuth for Browser-Based Apps Draft 15
After a lot of discussion on the mailing list over the last few months, and after some excellent discussions at the OAuth Security Workshop, we’ve been working on revising the draft to provide clearer guidance and clearer discussion of the threats and consequences of the various architectural patterns in the draft. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Developer Diary, Emmanuel de Grouchy https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/23/grouchy.html #programming #project #devjournal
China wine tariff review ‘no silver bullet’, but Australian producers hold hope for the future
Wine exports to China have dropped to a low of $10 million a year, but China’s announcement it will review tariffs on imports has given a glimmer of hope to the industry. ⌘ Read more
34. stretnutie Spolku Slovákov z Bulharska
Dňa 15. 10. 2023 sa uskutočnilo 34. stretnutie krajanov, ktoré organizoval Spolok Slovákov z Bulharska, jeden z najaktívnejších krajanských Spolkov na Slovensku, o čom svedčí množstvo podujatí pre deti i dospelých, organizovaných Výborom Spolku. Slováci z Bulharska sa stretávajú už od roku 1989. ⌘ Read more
Fun fact: Since I started tracking my train journeys in mid-May, I’ve already spent almost 7 whole days on trains. 🚄 ⌘ Read more
How to Install Safari Technology Preview on Mac
Safari Technology Preview is an optional web browser for Mac that is separate from the regular Safari browser, with the Tech Preview offering an early look at upcoming web technologies and features before they become included in the primary Safari browser. In this way, Safari Tech Preview is kind of like Google’s Chrome Canary, and … Read More ⌘ Read more
Winter Haven - Long run: 10.34 miles, 00:09:53 average pace, 01:42:09 duration
great weather. i did not sleep great but the body felt refreshed. hit all my paces i wanted and kept the heart rate where i needed to. stopped when i could have gone more but marathon training starts tomorrow.
#running
I acquired a new, fancy domain for a new side project. A site with tips on how to save money on purchases is something I would like to start. The search for a CMS reminds me of why I built GoBlog: all available options are not optimal. But GoBlog also isn’t optimal for this project for various reasons, as it shouldn’t be a typical personal blog. And now I have this really cool domain and question my plans. 😅 ⌘ Read more
How to Show Mac Games Only on Steam
Steam is a very popular gaming platform, but one frustrating thing about browsing Steam on a Mac can be when you find a game you might like, go to check it out, and then discover it’s for Windows only. Why’d you see a Windows only game in the Steam Store when you’re using Steam on … Read More ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Free Culture Book Club — Sugar the Robot, part 2 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/21/roboteers-2.html #freeculture #bookclub
Mango prices on rise in WA as harvest yields fall by more than half across Australia’s Top End
With supply down by more than 50 per cent, WA supermarkets are struggling to fill shelves with the popular fragrant fruit amid an unusually light national harvest. ⌘ Read more
On my blog: Toots 🦣 from 10/16 to 10/20 https://john.colagioia.net/blog/2023/10/20/week.html #linkdump #mastodon #socialmedia #week