Reposted by PcunixMr. PotHead’s disembodied head @mrpothead.bsky.social · 05/10/2026www.nytimes.com/2001/03/03/w...nytimes.comU.N. Pleads With Taliban Not to Destroy Buddha Statues (Gift Article)Pakistan and other Muslim nations join last-minute United Nations drive to persuade Afghanistan's Taliban leaders not to destroy two ancient towering statutes of Buddha hewn out of side of mountain, B... 044
Reposted by PcunixHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.” Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com 745276708830
Reposted by PcunixBodhi Boo 👩🏻🌾🌿 (Cara) @bodhiboo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026We’re being held hostage by a megalomaniac obsessed with building monuments to himself. Vote 🗳️ blue, everybody!! This is no time to split hairs. Do NOT sit this one out. 510131
Reposted by PcunixJust Sayin’ @ranstone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026So you’re saying the plan worked? 042
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I wish I had 1 million people to share this with. medium.com/open-microph... by Mitchmedium.comThere’s a Rat in the Refrigerator!My daughter will never let me forget what happened next 012
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Yes, I’m Buying Both the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro They’re expensive, but that doesn’t make buying both unreasonable medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comYes, I’m Buying Both the iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 ProThey’re expensive, but that doesn’t make buying both unreasonable. 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Is That New Apple Watch Recording You? medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comIs That New Apple Watch Recording You?Apple says it isn’t. Are they right? 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Apple Should Make a Mac Optimized for Local AI Apple doesn’t need to make its most powerful Mac. It needs to make a Mac whose power is allocated differently medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comApple Should Make a Mac Optimized for Local AIApple doesn’t need to make its most powerful Mac. It needs to make a Mac whose power is allocated differently 100
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The Pundits Were Wrong About Apple’s Folding iPhone Apple pricing is quite reasonable medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comThe Pundits Were Wrong About Apple’s Folding iPhoneApple pricing is quite reasonable 001
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I am Worried About *OS27 It doesn’t seem ready to me. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comI am Worried About *OS27It doesn’t seem ready to me. 010
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Why Doesn’t iOS Spotlight Have Search History? The iPad Power-User Problem. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comiOS 27 Version Will Be Here SoonWhy can’t we have history on iOS Spotlight? 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Built With AI Is Not a Complete Attribution What the phrase leaves out — what the system produced, what I decided, what counted as proof, and who owns the result medium.com/tech-and-me/... by Zyanemedium.comBuilt With AI Is Not a Complete AttributionWhat the phrase leaves out — what the system produced, what I decided, what counted as proof, and who owns the result. 010
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 07/09/2026MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: I spent a week with both. Here’s the pick. medium.com/tech-and-me/... by Anastasia Bugrimmedium.comMacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: I spent a week with both. Here’s my pick.I switched between Apple’s Neo and MacBook Air for a week. Here’s the difference I only noticed after a few days. 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Time for a New iPhone or Whatever? medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comTime for a New iPhone or Whatever?While price increases are expected, discounts are available 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 05/09/2026If you're using a Maps app that has "accidentally" renamed Lake Ontario  to Lake America, please report it as an issue and tell them that the name is wrong, as it should be Lake Ontario. 010
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I can't even feel like a patriot anymore. Not while Trump is in office, not while Maga has political power, not while Republican cowards are still in office 131
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 05/09/2026We could do a tremendous good for this country by getting rid of Trump and all the cowardly Republicans who support him 010
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 01/09/2026When Does a Startup Need Platform Engineering? (An Honest Answer) The team-size threshold, the adoption data that doesn’t make the vendor pitch, and what to build instead medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comWhen Does a Startup Need Platform Engineering? (An Honest Answer)The team-size threshold, the adoption data that doesn’t make the vendor pitch, and what to build instead 000
Reposted by PcunixLGBTQ Shrink @drronholt.bsky.social · 21/10/2025This is a welcoming account. 21673465
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I am a member of the Indivisible group in our town. At our most recent meeting, the speaker was from capital Braver Angels, an organization that works to bring differing political groups together to understand their common interests. 200
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 26/08/2026MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: I spent a week with both. Here’s the pick. medium.com/tech-and-me/... by Anastasia Bugrimmedium.comMacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: I spent a week with both. Here’s my pick.I switched between Apple’s Neo and MacBook Air for a week. Here’s the difference I only noticed after a few days. 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Before you book a Mac repair service, try this. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comMy MacBook Touch Bar went black — how I fixed it in 90 secondsBefore you book a Mac repair service, try this. 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Part fourteen of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate -- by FLACKO medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comHick’s Law: Why Google’s Homepage Is Basically Empty on PurposePart fourteen of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. Last time: even “familiar” isn’t one fixed thing — it bends by… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Maybe Apple could consider Genius Bar shops with accessories to expand repair access and brand presence. Such locations might handle repairs, returns, trade-ins, and order pickups, reducing shipping costs and congestion while offsetting costs through sales. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comApple Should be Thinking About Mini StoresMaybe they could call them Applets? 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Definitely something worth thinking about medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comWould You Train the AI That Might Eventually Do Your Job?We have always taught other people how to do our jobs. We just called it onboarding. 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 19/08/2026While I think the new Apple leasing program is great, this author makes some good points. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comApple Is Launching a Monthly Leasing Payment Plan…We Really Don’t Own Anything Anymore. 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 08/08/2026In The Early Evenings, I Would Brush Our Cats They usually gathered in my bedroom waiting for me by Sarah Ouellet medium.com/our-dna-in-w...medium.comBRUSHING CATSBRUSHING CATS In The Early Evenings, I Would Brush Our Cats They usually gathered in my bedroom waiting for me Brushing four cats, each one patiently or impatiently awaiting their turn, was my ritual ... 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Traditional interviews fail because AI generates outputs that mask skill gaps, as seen in a hire who aced tasks but could not debug. Karat data shows AI complicates assessment; Agively shifts to pair programming, debugging, and AI use. medium.com/tech-and-me/... by TheAIExplorermedium.comWe Hired Someone Who Aced Our Coding Challenge. They Couldn’t Debug Their Own CodeThe traditional technical interview was already a bad proxy. AI has made it useless 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Part thirteen of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. Last time: users expect your app to work like every other app they’ve used. This time: turns out “every other app” isn’t just one thing. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comI Taught You Jakob’s Law. Then My Own Example Broke It.Part thirteen of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. Last time: users expect your app to work like every other app… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Part twelve of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. The last eleven parts were about what your app says. This one is about what your users already believe before they’ve even opened it. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comJakob’s Law: Why Your Genius New Idea for the Shopping Cart Is Actually a Tax on EveryonePart twelve of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. The last eleven parts were about what your app says. This one is… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 13/07/2026On-call burnout at startups isn’t a scheduling problem. It’s a systems design problem you’ve been deferring medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comWe Keep Losing Engineers. Three Words That Explain Why: No One Built ThisOn-call burnout at startups isn’t a scheduling problem. It’s a systems design problem you’ve been deferring 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 11/07/2026AI glasses raise privacy worries about covert recording, exam cheating, and stalking. Conversely, they could aid home tasks like tracking medication or keys. AI might also offer timely advice on cooking, safety, or health. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comThe Double-Edged Reality of AI CamerasWearable tech is both wonderful and scary 100
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Ten parts of things going wrong: waiting, breaking, half-loading, failing silently. Today, at long last, something goes right. And it turns out even good news can be delivered badly. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comThe Best Feature in Your App Is the One Nobody Ever NoticesPart eleven of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. Ten parts of things going wrong: waiting, breaking, half-loading… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Keeping fit while getting older requires a lot of caution, but not necessarily a lot of expensive equipment. youtu.be/QV_eXZK41JQ medium.com/our-dna-in-w...youtu.beThe Daily Fitness Routine Keeping Me Strong at 78YouTube video by Pcunix - Tony Lawrence 021
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 04/07/2026This time: how you actually build it that way the rule, the trick Instagram plays on you daily, and the questions to ask before you write a single line. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comEvery Section Fends for Itself: How to Actually Build an App That Doesn’t CollapsePart ten of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. Last time: why one broken chart shouldn’t nuke your whole dashboard… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 29/06/2026iOS transcription seemed to get even worse after I started running the beta versions.MSiri AI gave me the answer! youtu.be/QhFHho_P0A4 Or free read at Medium medium.com/tech-and-me/...youtu.beFixing iOS transcriptionYouTube video by Pcunix - Tony Lawrence 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Here’s a strange truth about building software: the screen you spend the least time thinking about is often the first one your user ever sees. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comThe Empty State Is the First Thing Your User Sees. Most Apps Waste It.Part eight of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. We’ve covered what your app says while it’s thinking, when it’s… 100
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 26/06/2026You will love they new Siri AI! youtu.be/IgrLbTMQyMc Or medium.com/tech-and-me/...youtu.beYou will love they new Siri AI!YouTube video by Pcunix - Tony Lawrence 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Error placement dictates user comprehension, using three distinct methods. Toasts suit low-stakes messages users can miss, while modals block interaction only for unresolved dead ends. Inline errors appear beside causes, prioritizing proximity. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comWhere You Put an Error Matters Almost as Much as What It SaysPart seven of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. Last time we wrote the error message itself. This time, where it… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Apple’s claim that 8GB of RAM was enough for on-device AI has proven false, as users of the iPhone 15 and 16 Pro models are experiencing missing features.The author predicts that Apple will likely increase RAM in future models to 16GB. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comApple’s Great ‘Gig’ Illusion: Why Your iPhone is Already ObsoleteApple promised 8GB was enough for on-device AI. Now we’re looking at a $250 million lawsuit, missing features, and an inevitable push… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Part six of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comNobody Likes Filling Out Forms. Here’s How to Make Yours Hateable in Fewer Ways.Part six of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. We’ve covered what your app says while it’s thinking and what it says… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Apple Intelligence, integrated with Shortcuts, aims to simplify the creation of shortcuts by allowing users to describe their desired actions. While it excels at handling simple tasks, it struggles to recognize when a request exceeds Shortcuts’ capabilities. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comDoes Apple Intelligence Make Shortcuts Easier to Use?The biggest challenge isn’t building shortcuts — it’s knowing when a shortcut can’t be built 010
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Good error messages build app trust by stating what happened, why, and the next action. Avoid dumping backend data, vague phrases, or silent failures. AI tools often omit error handling. Part five of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comA Good Error Message Is the Most Underrated Trust-Builder in Your AppPart five of a series on building software people don’t quietly hate. The last three parts were about what your app says while it’s… 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Apple used Google Gemini to train its own Apple Intelligence rather than incorporating Gemini directly. The author compares this process to creating original blueprints instead of buying a prefabricated house. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comNo, Apple Intelligence Isn’t Just Google Gemini in DisguiseWhy your family doesn’t need to fear the new AI updates arriving this fall 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The iPad is often wasted as a passive screen despite strong hardware. Assigning it one dedicated workflow, like writing, enables laptop replacement. Simplicity and purpose, not apps, unlock its portability and prevent misuse as mere entertainment. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comYour iPad Is the Most Wasted Computer You OwnMost people use it like a sofa screen. Give it one serious job, and it quietly becomes the laptop replacement Apple keeps promising. 020
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Testing how Apple Intelligence handles subtle mistakes in Shortcuts, specifically its ability to access mail headers and build a Shortcut for tracking “Hide My Email” addresses. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comTesting Apple Intelligence: Can Siri Spot a Silent Bug in iOS Shortcuts?Shortcuts can’t read mail headers. Will Apple Intelligence be smart enough to warn us, or will it fail silently? 010
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Discover how to unlock Apple CarPlay's hidden Voice Control settings to completely control CarPlay hands-free without using Siri. medium.com/tech-and-me/... Or watch the YouTube Video: youtu.be/snaPbsNaLOQmedium.comThe Hidden CarPlay Setting That Will Change How I DriveWhy You Should Stop Tapping Your CarPlay Screen (And What to Do Instead) 000
Pcunix @pcunix.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Apple One could increase subscriptions by offering a 12-month locked payment plan with a discount, providing predictable revenue and reducing cancellations. One additional change could make a lot of us very happy. medium.com/tech-and-me/...medium.comApple One Needs These Two ThingsIf they want to make me happy 000