Backblaze silently stopped backing up cloud files, so after 14 years of trusted service I have moved to a local copies + Arq + Hetzner Storage Box-based solution.
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osxphotos is a great command line utility that lets you download full high res backups of photos and videos from your iCloud library to any directory.
Lloyds Bank does not work directly with Garmin Pay. In this article, I explain how to use an extra-free service to make Lloyds Bank work with Garmin Pay.
Halifax bank does not work direcly with Garmin Pay. In this article I explain how you can use an extra free service to make Halifax work with Garmin Pay.
In this blog post, I explain how I use Automator on my Mac to automate sending documents directly to my Kindle. I set up a particular folder where any files I add (like PDFs, ePub, or Mobi files) are automatically emailed to my Kindle through an Automator folder action.
If you are looking to use your HSBC bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
If you want to link your Natwest bank account to Garmin Pay you can use Curve to enable this.
If you are looking to use your Monzo bank account with Garmin Pay, this article explains how you can use an extra free service called Curve to link the two together.
Circle's 2024 community benchmark report identifies common factors amongst successful online communities, drawing on a survey of 682 professional creators, entrepreneurs, and influencers using Circle.so.
Advice to a friend on getting a service business up and running digitally, including selecting a domain, setting up email, making a blog, and taking appointment bookings.
The Video Captions plugin for GPT4 can help you make rapid judgement calls on whether to spend ~ 20 minutes watching a video. But - what do you lose in the process?
The article showcases my four key Obsidian plugins: Readwise for syncing highlights, Tasks for tracking to-dos across notes, Omnisearch for enhanced search results, and Calendar for improved note navigation, enhancing my knowledge management workflow.
How to stop your Sony ZV-1 overheating and auto shutting down when using it as a webcam.
The compound impact of a few focused work sessions per week is massive, and will help you run rings around the version of yourself who is reliant on a reactive schedule to get things done.
SmartScaleSync.com is a great solution if you are looking to sync Wi-Fi scale weight between various health & training platforms. I use it to keep my weight data automatically synced across Garmin, Training Peaks, Zwift, and Strava.
You can use Curve to link any UK VISA or Mastercard debit / credit card to Garmin Pay, even if it's not supported directly by Garmin Pay.
Public Service Announcement: Do not use a USB C hub to power a Mac M1 laptop. It might brick your device and short circuit the logic board, turning your device into a paperweight!
How to use the Wahoo Kickr Core with Zwift and Trainer Road on one computer at the same time. We will connect the Kickr Core to Zwift via ANT+ and Trainer Road via Bluetooth.
How to build a PC for less than £150 that is capable of playing Zwift on Ultra settings at about 45 to 50 frames per second.
The MacBook Air M1 with 8GB of RAM will run Zwift with a High graphics profile at about 45 frames per second at 1440p. The frame rate isn't great (60 or above is better) but the detail in the game makes it very immersive.
My review of the Keychron K3 Mechanical Keyboard - as excellent device which can connect to three devices via Bluetooth (e.g. Mac, iPad, and iPhone), and one device via wired USB. It has backlit mechanical keys.
A look at a few apps I have used in 2017.
Various links of interest from July 2015.