The Robservatory

The day my DSLR died (to me)

We drove through 46% of the US states on one trip

It’s been quiet around here lately…

A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and rates

Create macOS automations using a little-known app

Revisting old-school stock quotes

Fix a broken search in Photos

Undocumented find: A great Mac-compatible flightstick

What a long strange trip it was…

I despise this icon

Remove the AI bloatware from Logitech’s mouse driver

A simple AppleScript to reveal System Settings’ anchors

Create a Time-Machine-like backup of Keyboard Maestro macros

The macOS’ version of the cp Unix command won’t create links

More helpful help for Terminal commands

Replace the mini music player that Apple took away

Revisiting literal music videos, 14 years later

Speedier screen sharing startup in Sonoma

A quick iPhone 13 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro photo comparison

New theme with a somewhat updated look

How to enable the “Beta updates” feature in macOS 13.4+

Idiot proofing my PC’s power switch

Mazda’s Magnificent Miniaturized Marvel: MX-5 Miata

The greatest dishwasher innovation ever

Retain location metadata on photos sourced from Photos

Why hidden UI is bad UI—example number 4,516,672,523