Monthly update #0376 • August 2021
Monthly update 376 • August 2021 • 2021-08-01 - 2021-08-31
Monthly Updates
Blog
What is seld?
If you see seld running on your Mac, here is what this sealed system volume process does.
Mac
Interrobang by Switchfoot
Switchfoot's restless 2021 album, a record of questions and conviction, sharp guitars and honest doubt held together by hope.
Music
Time for a Turning Point by Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk’s The College Scam: How America's Universities Are Bankrupting and Brainwashing Away the Future of America's Youth challenges the value of traditional college education, arguing it burdens students with debt while promoting progressive ideologies.
Books
Dreamchaser by Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman's 2013 release, soaring vocal lines over lush arrangements. I found it some years after it appeared and was glad I did.
Music
Useful macOS defaults: Messages
Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.MobileSMS, controlling how Messages behaves on macOS.
Mac
Monthly update #0375 • July 2021
Monthly update 375 • July 2021 • 2021-07-01 - 2021-07-31
Monthly Updates
Naval Architecture
When I first heard the term naval architecture I thought it was the artistic practice of designing beautiful boats. It turns out it’s a proper scientific discipline dedicated to the engineering of ships.
Gems
What is findmybeaconingd?
If you see findmybeaconingd running on your Mac, here is what this Find My beacon process does.
Mac
What is corecaptured?
If you see corecaptured running on your Mac, here is what this camera and screen capture process does.
Mac
Monthly update #0374 • June 2021
Monthly update 374 • June 2021 • 2021-06-01 - 2021-06-30
Monthly Updates
Martin Mans Aan het Orgel by Martin Mans
Martin Mans's 2013 release, a resonant programme for the organ. It came to me long after release and earned its place.
Music
I do not have a smartphone
I sold my iPhone and bought a basic Nokia phone for 35 euros. I also sold my smarthome devices, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
Journal
What is searchpartyd?
If you see searchpartyd running on your Mac, here is what this Find My network process does.
Mac
Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
Abigail Shrier's Irreversible Damage examines the rapid increase in teenage girls identifying as transgender. Shrier argues this surge is driven by social contagion, with online platforms like Tumblr and TikTok influencing girls struggling with anxiety or depression to identify as trans.
Books
Package Collections
Swift 5.5 introduces package collections to the Swift Package Manager, enabling curated lists of packages to simplify discovery and adoption for specific tasks.
Development
Monthly update #0373 • May 2021
Monthly update 373 • May 2021 • 2021-05-01 - 2021-05-31
Monthly Updates
Pentecost
Pentecost brings perspective on the passing years. The coming of the Holy Spirit remains central.
Christianity
Celebrating five years of Quiet, and a note on our exciting future
As the world has become more and more digitally driven, it has never been easier to become distracted. Today, we have a whole world of possibilities and answers at our very fingertips. However, these possibilities can lead to distractions, and it can also lead to risks.
Projects
Love Divine by Jan Mulder
Jan Mulder's 2013 release, wordless music for reflection. I reached it late and it has stayed with me.
Music
Ascension Day
Ascension Day brings perspective on the passing years. The return of Christ to heaven remains central.
Christianity
Beyond Order by Jordan B. Peterson
Jordan B. Peterson's Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life builds on his first book with twelve new rules to help people face chaos and find balance.
Books
Useful macOS defaults: Reminders
Handy defaults write commands for com.apple.reminders, controlling how Apple Reminders behaves.
Mac
Monthly update #0372 • April 2021
Monthly update 372 • April 2021 • 2021-04-01 - 2021-04-30
Monthly Updates
Internal Combustion Engine
The invention of the internal combustion engine in the 19th century has revolutionized transportation over land, water, and air.
Gems