ldstephens weblog
ldstephens weblog
ldstephens
A weblog by ldstephens. This is my little corner of the web where I share whatever’s on my mind: stories, random thoughts, and the occasional rant.
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If you write about Mac keyboard shortcuts, there's a proper order for listing the modifier keys in a shortcut. The proper order is similar to how you see them at the bottom left of your keyboard. Control (⌃), Option (⌥), and Command (⌘)...
April 28, 2026 If you write about Mac keyboard shortcuts, there's a proper order for listing the modifier keys in a shortcut. The proper order is similar to how you see them at the bottom left of your keyboard. Control (⌃), Option (⌥),...
This afternoon I’m thinking, again, about simplifying my digital life. Specifically: whether I could get by with just my iPhone and iPad. The MacBook Pro is endless. Options, tinkering, decisions. The iPad isn’t. That’s the appeal.
Yesterday, I read Nicolas Magand's blog post, "Sidelining Safari," which I found interesting because I recently switched to Firefox from Safari. He, too, switched, opting for Helium, a Chromium-based browser. I decided to check it out...
April 26, 2026 Yesterday, I read Nicolas Magand's blog post, "Sidelining Safari," which I found interesting because I recently switched to Firefox from Safari. He, too, switched, opting for Helium, a Chromium-based browser. I decided to...
The other day I posted about cybersecurity concerns around Anthropic’s Mythos. Bloomberg, Anthropic’s Mythos Model Is Being Accessed by Unauthorized Users A small group of unauthorized users have accessed Anthropic PBC’s new Mythos AI...
April 22, 2026 The other day I posted about cybersecurity concerns around Anthropic’s Mythos. Bloomberg, Anthropic’s Mythos Model Is Being Accessed by Unauthorized Users A small group of unauthorized users have accessed Anthropic PBC’s...
I use the free version of ChatGPT occasionally, and a week or two ago I started seeing ads. I knew they were coming, but it was still irritating to have one show up in the middle of a conversation. Most of my use is on my MacBook using...
April 20, 2026 I use the free version of ChatGPT occasionally, and a week or two ago I started seeing ads. I knew they were coming, but it was still irritating to have one show up in the middle of a conversation. Most of my use is on my...
After getting back from my daily walk with Trix this morning, I got to thinking about how having a dog is a great way to meet people. We walk the same route every day. Part of it goes through a small neighborhood, and over the years I've...
April 16, 2026 After getting back from my daily walk with Trix this morning, I got to thinking about how having a dog is a great way to meet people. We walk the same route every day. Part of it goes through a small neighborhood, and over...
I've shared my menubar apps before, but it's been a while so I figured it is worth a revisit. These are the ones I use every day and I keep them organized with Thaw. Hazel: Automates file organization using rules I've set up. Folders...
April 15, 2026 I've shared my menubar apps before, but it's been a while so I figured it is worth a revisit. These are the ones I use every day and I keep them organized with Thaw. Hazel: Automates file organization using rules I've set...
April 13, 2026 The Guardian If you are one of Meta’s almost 79,000 employees and cannot get hold of the boss, do not worry. The owner of Facebook and Instagram is reportedly working on an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg who can answer all...
April 11, 2026 It seems likely that you’ll soon be leading Apple, which will place unfathomable responsibility on your shoulders. As you grow into the leader that we know you can be, I urge you, on behalf of everyone who loves computers...