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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My routine Claude Code skills now run on Haiku. Output quality didn't change. Opus plans the script, Sonnet writes it and wraps it in a skill, and Haiku runs it. If a skill breaks on Haiku, it's doing too much thinking. macadminmusings.com/blog/2026/09... #MacAdmins
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Reduce Your AI Skill Costs
Frontier models are for thinking, but you don’t need all the power for everything. Here is the workflow I use every day, and the skills that keep the costs down.
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Mac Admins Foundation @macadmins.org · 25/09/2026
Mac Admins Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members — Mac Admins Foundation macadmins.org/news/2026/09... #macadmins
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Mac Admins Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members — Mac Admins Foundation
The Mac Admins Foundation welcomes Katie Due and Kitty Shephard to the Board of Directors as its newest at-large board members.
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Mac Admins Foundation @macadmins.org · 24/09/2026
Jamf Levels Up to Visionary Sponsor, Expanding Support for Mac Admins Foundation Conference Grants — Mac Admins Foundation macadmins.org/news/2026/09... #jamf #jnuc #macAdmins
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Jamf Levels Up to Visionary Sponsor, Expanding Support for Mac Admins Foundation Conference Grants — Mac Admins Foundation
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for the betterment of the Mac Admins community
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Jason Broccardo @zoocoup.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“The car industry A/B tested selling a car with and without CarPlay and the results are not shocking” a.wholelottanothing.org/the-car-indu...
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The car industry A/B tested selling a car with and without CarPlay and the results are not shocking
A couple years ago, GM made waves by saying that soon, all their new cars would be completely free of Apple's CarPlay and Android Auto support, instead opting for the "Android Automotive OS" in their ...
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The AI building boom is transforming land, electrical grids, and communities across the US. But what happens when the lease expires? The history of the Rust Belt suggests that buildings designed without an afterlife can leave towns paying the bill for decades. youtu.be/2JOmHYyQoO4
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AI’s Newest Buildings Are Already Obsolete
YouTube video by Stewart Hicks
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Tom Bridge @tombridge.com · 29/07/2026
Do me this one solid, my internet friends: Take Breaks. Find little ways to pause, adjust where you're carrying your load (mental, physical, or other), and take a deep breath. Get a glass of water. Get up from your desk and step away from your desk. Take breaks. It makes a difference.
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
If you see this, quote post a photo of yourself in sunglasses.
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Mac Admins Foundation @macadmins.org · 19/07/2026
Today is the last day to apply for the Mac Admins Foundation Board. This community grows when people share their knowledge, support each other, and step up when needed. This is your opportunity to shape what comes next. Applications close at 11:59 PM PDT: www.macadmins.org/board-recrui...
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The Mac Admins Community Doesn't Build Itself — Mac Admins Foundation
The Mac Admins Foundation is recruiting At-Large members for its Board of Directors.
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Mac Admins Foundation @macadmins.org · 13/07/2026
The Mac Admins community is built by you. We’re looking for new At-Large members to join the Mac Admins Foundation Board and help shape what comes next. No board experience required. Apply by July 19: macadmins.org/board-recrui...
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The Mac Admins Community Doesn't Build Itself — Mac Admins Foundation
The Mac Admins Foundation is recruiting At-Large members for its Board of Directors.
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DR. IRONCLAD, Brunch Democrat @feclad.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
It is so refreshing to watch a soccer match with no theatrics, no flops, no whining...just playing It's the women. I'm watching a women's game
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Do I know anyone with hands-on experience with either of these cars? 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 2026 Toyota bz I'm looking for cautionary tales, overwhelming greatness, or anything in between.
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Never gets old. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeDD...
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Why is Everyone So Wrong About AI Water Use?? youtu.be/H_c6MWk7PQc?...
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Why is Everyone So Wrong About AI Water Use??
YouTube video by Hank Green
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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
BOOM! South Australia's power prices have plummeted as they near 100% renewables, proving to the world that relying on wind and solar with battery back-up is possible, more reliable and costs people less. THIS is how we avoid the next oil crisis. #EnergyRevolution
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Mac Admins Foundation @macadmins.org · 14/02/2026
Hello world! #MacAdmins #MacAdmin
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Getting Started with Gemini CLI macadminmusings.com/blog/2026/01...
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Getting Started with Gemini CLI
In my last post, I wrote about my ambitious but ultimately disappointing attempt to run local LLMs on my spare Apple Silicon hardware. While I remain optimistic about the future of local AI, that expe...
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I spent some time playing around with Local LLMs on Apple Silicon. Here's how that played out. Local LLMs on Spare Apple Silicon: A Cautionary Tale macadminmusings.com/blog/2026/01...
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Local LLMs on Spare Apple Silicon: A Cautionary Tale
Can an admin use old Apple Silicon hardware lying around to run local LLMs?
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
While the code may look sequential, the combination of await and gather is really orchestrating a well-timed dinner service, ensuring your program’s “table” gets everything at once. macadminmusings.com/blog/2025/08... #MacAdmins
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Asyncio Gather: Bringing All the Plates to the Table
When you look at asynchronous Python code, especially involving asyncio.gather, it can sometimes feel a bit counter-intuitive. You see lines of code executing one after another, and you might think, “...
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Scott Blake @mscottblake.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
The recording from Celebrating AutoPkg with a New Runner is now live. Go check it out and see Cloud AutoPkg Runner in action. macadminmusings.com/blog/2025/08... #MacAdmins
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Presentation from MacAdmins Conference 2025
I’m thrilled to announce that the video from my recent presentation at the MacAdmins Conference 2025 hosted by Penn State is now available online! It was an absolute pleasure to share the stage and di...
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