R. J. Faas

Technology author, IT strategist, typography nerd, cat lover 🏳️‍🌈 (they/them) -

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Removing the ability to block users has been the final straw for me on here.

I’m truly saddened by what has happened here and I hope you’ll consider connecting with me on one or more alternative socials.

If not… so long and thanks for all the fish🖖

https://t.co/r3V3xRrHLc

[Mykola Grymalyuk @khronokernel]

@ClassicII_MrMac @throwboy Nah we need an Xserve mattress! And have the RAID enclosure be the box spring

[Basic Apple Guy @BasicAppleGuy]

The ‘Find My’ suite should just be one app...

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Apple Vision Pro hands on: Feel, fit, apps https://t.co/ucM9KGebpx

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Sharing this selfie because someone at the post office just told me I didn’t look like an Apple guy.

I was both amused and slightly insulted.

What do you all think?

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

People Are Having Sex in San Francisco's Self-Driving Taxis

“A 2018 study predicted that more autonomous vehicles could mean more sex on the road”… apparently correctly. https://t.co/5dPNS6TkyJ

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Caffeine… powering writers and technologists for generations.

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Okay now I want this episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

I know I’m in the minority but I generally love #brutalist architecture… not as much for residential works as public spaces but it can be surprisingly beautiful when done right. https://t.co/MOdsTDoETc

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

@LanceUlanoff The intern that created it finally discovered filters in photoshop? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Everyone hated this mouse but it did work pretty well for elementary school students. Teachers and other adults…

[Basic Apple Guy @BasicAppleGuy]

Also Happy 25th Anniversary to the Hockey Puck Mouse!

[Mr. Macintosh @ClassicII_MrMac]

Yesterday Apple released a full set of Beta 6 updates, but didn't release one for macOS Sonoma

Hopefully we will see Developer Beta 6 today!

macOS Beta 6

Sonoma NONE

iOS Beta 6

iOS 17 (21A5312c)
iPadOS 17 (21A5312c)
tvOS 17 (21J5339b)
audioOS (21J5339b)
watchOS 10 (21R5341c)

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Brings back memories… including the first time I imaged an academic lab using NetInstall, which back in 2002/2003 felt a bit like magic.

[Mr. Macintosh @ClassicII_MrMac]

Imagine walking into this computer lab!😀

[MacStadium @MacStadium]

Are slow #Xcode builds testing your patience?

Dive into the ultimate guide on how to speed up Xcode builds can save you time (and sanity). Optimize your settings and unleash your productivity potential with these expert tips and tricks. ⬇️

https://t.co/6efmnkdZcG
#iOS #MacOS

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

“Zoom stirred up a kerfuffle this month when it amended its terms of service to make execs comfortable that it wouldn’t use Zoom data to train generative AI models. In reality, it was really doing spin control worthy of the sleaziest politician.” https://t.co/OUmjh4dYCh

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

Google Chrome for iOS/Android Can Now Use AI to Summarize Articles

Chrome is able to provide "key points" from a webpage, along with a "Explore on page" section with questions and answers pulled from the content.

https://t.co/XvVee6LxRQ

[R. J. Faas @ryanfaas]

macOS Sonoma Simplifies Restoring a Mac in DFU Mode

With macOS Sonoma this fall, Apple’s making it simpler to revive/restore a Mac that is stuck in DFU mode. With the new software, you can initiate a Mac-to-Mac restoration process right from the Finder. https://t.co/lGgjO19LNr