Matt Langford

I’ve made a few updates to what I’ve been using, mostly adding new categories. However, there has been one big change. For document creation, I’ve switched from Pages to iA Writer. Pages has done everything I’ve needed, but I wanted to go back to Markdown. My original reason for switching away from Markdown was the limited availability of things like custom styles that I prefer in lecture/sermon notes.

Ok, it’s now here. Mythos Theme v1.4.0 now includes Microhooks.

There needs to be a site that provides very subtle backgrounds for iOS 26 Messages. The default ones (and most photos) are just a little too much for my tastes, but I wouldn’t mind something easier on the eyes.

I’m coaching my son’s baseball team this year, and last night we had our first batting practice. Due to planning conflicts, I was the only coach/parent who could throw. I threw 3 small buckets (13 balls ea) to 10 different kids. Add in a bonus “1 extra” pitch and it comes to 400 pitches. I’m sore.

I think I’m going to hold onto my iPhone 15 Pro Max for 1 more year. I’d upgraded every year for ages until that model, but now it will be 3 years between upgrades (if I do hold off).

I’m needing a simple iPhone based setup to do some talking head style videos in locations that may not be ideal. I’ve been using a DJI mic (excellent) and a cheap tripod. But I need to up it another level. Maybe a quality light (not ring)? Better tripod? I’ll take any tips or suggestions.

Mythos Theme v1.3.3 now includes built-in support for ShareOpenly via a button on single posts. Additionally, there are fixes related to users with JS disabled and a quirky misalignment issue in the header.

I just released a very niche Micro.blog plugin for Chess.com users. Display your profile with ratings and a challenge me button anywhere on your site using a shortcode.

Mythos Theme gets a perfect 100% score in Safari’s Accessibility Audit.

New Mythos Theme v1.3.0 adds social media icon integration with 15 platforms supported, redesigned mobile navigation with full-screen menu, fediverse creator meta tags for enhanced link previews, and more.

I’ve always liked the idea of having a Now page on my site, and have even toyed with it a few times. I decided to make my own version using a dedicated category that will preserve posts from before now as well. When I do update my Now, I won’t lose the old ones. Perhaps it’s not exactly how it was intended, but it’s what I’m going to use.

Just pushed out Mythos Theme v1.2.3! Added copy buttons for code blocks, fixed some bugs with mobile nav, plus new content styles: p.lead for intro text, blockquote.verse for Bible verses, and img.vintage for that subtle scrapbook look.

As a tech-minded person, I’m forever testing out new hardware, apps, and services. Here’s an up-to-date list of what I’m currently using on a (near) daily basis.

Just pushed Mythos Theme v1.2.1! Fixed an internationalization issue where dates remained in English regardless of language settings. Also added optional FontAwesome icon support, custom HTML injection fields, and fixed a display issue with the Archive by Months plugin. More coming soon as well.

For years, I’ve been an EDC (Everyday Carry) enthusiast. I’ve gone down every rabbit hole you can imagine from Bugouts to Sebenzas to Shamwaris to Zebralights to Hank’s Lights…the list could go on. As I’ve aged (matured?) I’ve settled into a kit that works well for my lifestyle.