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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 16/09/2026

To whom it may concern: Cambridge Dictionary simply delivers dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/e...

Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 06/09/2026

This just in, there was this poll over on Mastodon: "How frequently do you chat with #LLM?" (I'm part of the 5.4%, mind.) mastodon.social/@falcennial/... I wonder what this would look like *here*. 🤔 #robots #agenticWork

Screenshot of a Mastodon poll asking, “How frequently do you chat with LLM?” Results: 61.1% not at all, 15.6% a few times per month, 17.8% multiple times per week, and 5.4% over one hour per day, from 7.8K votes.

Explainer reply below the poll, reading:

> this is a 3 monthly follow up, on request.
>
> by participating you help us all to see how things have changed for fediverse users' LLM usage over time, which is very cool of you. thank you very much to the seven thousand, seven hundred and ninety-six community representatives who participated in the previous one, and special mention to the one hundred and seven people who share data exercises around: you shine a light on the world by including your friends.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 01/09/2026

Deutschland am 1. September, Symbolfoto, heute aufgenommen

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 07/08/2026

Listening Post po polsku! 🇵🇱 I think my granny would've liked that (she was from the Gdansk area), even if she wouldn't have understood what it is I do for a living 😅 WIP, the new version (w/ support for DE🇩🇪, IT🇮🇹, FR🇫🇷, ES🇪🇸, and PL🇵🇱) will be dropping soon for macOS 15.6+! actions.work/listening-post

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 03/08/2026

Useful #n8n idea I had the other day: Workflows that store data to a data table *also* include an incoming webhook that returns all the data. Everything in the same place = less of me searching for things.

A n8n workflow. In the upper row, there's the main "track", a schedule trigger that does an HTTP request and that inserts a row into a local n8n data table.

The lower row is a Webhook module getting the data from the table, and returning it as JSON data.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 31/07/2026

Good idea, that! But is the `@page { size: …` stuff part of something I'm not getting, or a bug?

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 28/07/2026

Sehr viele deutsche "Gartenbau"-Firmen haben echt keine Ahnung, was Klima-Resilienz ist. Oder sie scheißen darauf. Aktuelles Symbolfoto aus #Flensburg

Komplett ausgetrocknete Rasenfläche, die kurz über der Grasnarbe abgemäht wurde und von der Sonne verbrannt ist

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 13/07/2026

Source: mas.to/@SmudgeTheIn...

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 13/07/2026

Okay, darüber lache ich seit gestern, weil es so doof ist. www.reddit.com/r/ich_iel/co...

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 07/07/2026

This pretty much sums up my reaction

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 30/06/2026

I don't think I'll be doing much more work today, meh

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 28/06/2026

It's even worse and/or better than you think www.deviantart.com/morelikethis...

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 24/06/2026

Open the menubar menu → Configure Channels → in the window, pick Last.fm from the sidebar. Here's the docs page: docs.actions.work/listening-po... If that doesn't work for you, then you've found a bug, which needs speedy fixing 😅

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 23/06/2026

Allow me to toot my own horn here, but my #Pi auto mode extension works so frickin' well, it makes me unreasonably happy. Pictured below: 1. suspicious-looking tool attempt 2. pi-automode preventing it 3. me steering/allowing it 4. tool attempt retry & success npmx.dev/package/@czo... 🎉

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 20/06/2026

Frens, I actually LOL'd Source: infosec.exchange/@Nonya_Bidni...

An image depicting a mock Pantone Color of the Year for 2026. The background is a textured, close-up photo of slimy, bubbling green pond algae. On the left, white text reads "PANTONE® COLOR OF THE YEAR 2026". On the right is a white Pantone swatch card featuring a square of dark olive-green color. The text on the swatch card reads: "PANTONE® #658a2a American Flag Blue".

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 13/06/2026

The big black box is not the button. The button is "Build with GLM", the black padding does nothing. Thanks, I fucking hate that

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 26/05/2026

I'm calling it: Totally healthy as a horse. Will claim that a big strong horse walked up to him right after the physical, tears streaming down his big horse nose, saying… wait, is it called a nose? I think it's beak, isn't it. "Beak" is a great word, actually. He came up with it, nobody called it …

Guardian news headline screenshot.

Tag: Donald Trump

Headline: Trump to undergo annual physical after year of public attention to health issues

Subhead: US president, who turns 80 next month, frequently casts himself as fit but recent photos have added to questions about his health

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 22/05/2026

"Upgrade to macOS Tahoe", #macOS #Tahoe tells me. That is some next-level Apple Intellomogince shit, cool

A macOS Tahoe system notification banner with a dark background. On the left is the silver macOS System Settings gear icon. Bold text reads, "Upgrade to macOS Tahoe" with the subtext, "Discover new features to unlock your productivity and creativity on Mac." Below the text are two pill-shaped buttons: "Install Tonight" on the left and "Remind Me Later" on the right.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 20/05/2026

Nothing *wrong*! It's clean, and I like that. But it's a more complex service than, say, brrr.now, and because of that it looks more complex to navigate and set up. I love the flexibility, but for example: I don't use groups, sounds, and hooks, so it's mostly a lot of empty sections.

A screenshot of a web dashboard interface, likely for the Pushover notification service, shown in dark mode. It is divided into several settings sections:

1. "Your Devices" shows one row with an iOS icon, a redacted/pixelated device name, status "Enabled" in green, and client "Pushover for iOS 5.0.2".
2. "Your E-Mail Aliases" shows a redacted email address ending in "@pomail.net" with settings configured to "Deliver to all of your devices (default)".
3. "Your Delivery Groups" shows "No delivery groups created yet."
4. "Your Custom Sounds" shows "No custom sounds uploaded yet."
5. "Your Webhooks" shows "No webhooks created yet."
6. "Your Applications" shows "Claude" with an orange flower icon, and a partially cut-off entry for "Keyboard Maestro" at the very bottom.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 20/05/2026

#Tensorix via #Cortecs keeps delivering. #DeepSeek V4 Flash at 350 tps throughput, ~1.5s latency. <christian-bale-nodding.gif> #EU #LLM #AI #GDPR

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 29/04/2026

I do not understand this #iOS overlay #UI. If there is more than one icon on the home screen, the overlay is basically useless until I fully let it go at the bottom. #Apple #LiquidGlass #UX

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 29/04/2026

don't forget about tokens wasted

A top-down view of a wooden embroidery hoop holding cream-colored Aida cloth with a neat cross-stitch pattern. The stitched text in dark blue reads “a token saved is a token earned,” framed by a simple green border with small decorative corner motifs. To the right of the hoop lies a sewing needle threaded with dark blue floss, loosely coiled on a light fabric background

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 28/04/2026

I'm afraid I have bad news for you vegan AI haters

Photo of an oat drink carton, the product is named "ai-to Oat Drink"

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 27/04/2026

Same here but for me it's this version of "French" guy It's worse yet slightly funnier

Andy Samberg in a stereotypical "French" outfit: black/white striped shirt, red beret

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 08/04/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen, the verdict is in: This is the best orange marmalade. www.stdalfour.com/fruit-spread... I will not be taking any questions at this time.

A jar of "St. Dalfour Orange Marmalade" on a breakfast table

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 28/03/2026

Flexghost over on Mastodon: > Try to unsee it > Level: impossible. Source: mastodon.social/@flexghost/1...

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 21/03/2026

I love sunology.eu for their website footer's language/locale selector alone. That thing is peak France, and I mean that with a lot of love. 😂

Footer section of a French-language website. A bit red arrow is overlaid, pointing at the language selector, which currently shows a French flag, the word "France", and a "FR" locale hint.

The language selector was clicked: it only contains French, nothing else

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 13/03/2026

That last paragraph in @lmorchard.com's very good blog post about "Grief and the AI Split" is just 👨🏼‍🍳👌🏼 blog.lmorchard.com/2026/03/11/g... I feel very seen. Thanks, man 🖖🏼

Closing remark from the blog post:

> ### Make Computer Do Thing
>
> I started programming in the 80s. Every language I've learned since then has been a means to an end. That is, a new way to make computers do things I wanted them to do. AI-assisted coding feels like the latest in that progression. Not a discontinuity per se, just another rung on the ladder.
>
> But I'm trying to hold that lightly. Because the ladder itself is changing, the building it's leaning against is changing, and I'd be lying if I said I knew exactly where it's going.
>
> What I do know is this: I still get the same hit of satisfaction when something I thought up and built actually works. The code got there differently than it used to, but the moment it runs and does the thing? That hasn't changed in my over 40 years at it.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 12/03/2026

Yes! Nice. Thanks, @anthropic.com (which will never read this bleat because they don't use BS, really) #ClaudeCode

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 02/03/2026

Well, there goes my plan of making #Spotify support available in #ListeningPost. I can either allow 5 (five) people access to my app in dev mode (good for, you know, development), or I can ask Spotify for upgrading it to non-dev mode. But those rules: 250k MAU just to be able to apply‽ GTFO

Please note that as of May 15th 2025, Spotify only accepts applications only from organizations (not individuals). For more information on this update, read here.

Application must be sent through a company email by using this form. Check out the implementation requirements below to make sure your company is compatible before submitting your application.

Implementation requirements:

- Established Business Entity (legally registered business or organisation)
- Operating an active, and Launched Service
- Maintaining a minimum of active users (at least 250k MAUs)
- Being available in key Spotify markets
- Commercial Viability
- Adherence to Terms

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 27/02/2026

Look, I know it's stupid but I had a semi-shitty day, I need this

Young woman making a call on a phone-sized James Bond (Daniel Craig)

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 26/02/2026

Listening Post #beta 6 for #macOS is out! It adds support for @rocksky.app and for multiple @listenbrainz.org-compat scrobblers at once, and better data on music recognitions, c/o @musicbrainz.org! → actions.work/listening-post Notes: forum.actions.work/t/beta-2026-... #buildInPublic #indieDev

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 24/02/2026

My gran was from Poland, I'm fine with this, but still

Adam Jenson from the video game "Deus Ex", overlaid w/ his famous catchphrase "I never asked for this"

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 09/02/2026

🚀 Listening Post #beta 5 is out, my always-on #macOS #music recognition app! New: - "Now playing" desktop widgets ✨ - Auto-run #Shortcuts workflows when you like/ unlike/ delete tracks Website: actions.work/listening-po... Release notes: forum.actions.work/t/beta-2026-... #BuildInPublic #indiedev

A small and medium macOS "Now playing" desktop widget, each showing album art overlaid with track title + artist + album + release year

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 01/02/2026

That's a good one. #usPol Source: cartoons.guido-kuehn.de/just-ice/

Political cartoon: Lady Liberty holding a plakard with the word JUSTICE next to Donald Trump, holding the same placard, but torn into two pieces: JUST ICE.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 28/01/2026

🚧 Listening Post PUBLIC BETA 3 🚧 actions.work/listening-po... #macOS, identifies music around you, constantly (no audio leaves your Mac). Local first. Automate w/ #Shortcuts, export to files. #Scrobble to #LastFm or #ListenBrainz. Post to #Mastodon. Open track in #AppleMusic & #Deezer. BS soon!

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 20/01/2026

"Then what" indeed. This is a question that keeps me up, too. The foundational stuff is a hard-as-nails problem for sure (starting w/ my chosen market ecosystem). "Switch to Linux" is not a good answer here because my paying customers aren't there. 1/3 Source: mastodon.social/@stroughtons...

Screenshot of a Mastodon post by Steve Troughton-Smith, on Jan 20, 9:27 AM:

> As a European software developer, it's really hard to plan what to do next when there's the distinct, imminent and existential threat of all US technology and services being severed as a result of what seems like a nigh-inevitable schism between the US and Europe. Your iPhone is a paperweight without App Store Connect and codesigning, despite the EU's best attempts to force Apple to open it up. And every bit of technology you have has a shelf life, a mean time before failure. Then what?

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 29/12/2025

Not gonna brag, but I just got this mail, and folks, I think our paths are going to part here

Screenshot of an incoming email, reading

> Join the illuminati: Are you interested to become a member of the illuminati brotherhood?. if YES!.
>
> Contact us via this official recruitment email only at: ( info@contactilluminati.online ) for more details.
> We look forward to your reply.

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Carlo Zottmann @zottmann.dev · 25/12/2025

"Deriving home for Christmas"

A shell prompt, showing the command `cp -r ~ /Users/(whoami).xmas`

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