Longform
- A good amount of users prefer to digest RSS in a social media style stream instead of by feed
- Most people tend to be lower volume with their subscriptions
- A few only use RSS on a computer (no mobile)
Weekly Roundup 12 - Everyday Carry Update, Now Reading, Tipping
A new everyday carry item I’ve really grown to love. Also comments on reading the Richard Sharpe Series and tip culture.
Weekly Roundup 11 - 3D Printing, Plumbing, Ethernet, Car Accident, Bookmarks
After discussing finally purchasing a 3D printer, I address various household projects, plumbing issues, a recent car accident, and experiments with sharing bookmarks.
Phosphor Icons →
A great icon set for use pretty much everywhere. Alternative to FontAwesome in many cases. Supported with plugins in Micro.blog.
(Saved via Pinboard)
Alice and Books →
An excellent resource for free classic ebooks. (Saved via Pinboard)
Weekly Roundup 10 - Random Thoughts Edition
A roundup of personal tips includes investing in quality tools for home improvement, enjoying Apple’s tech features, dealing with a pesky gnat, contemplating a 3D printer purchase, and discussing recent reading experiences.
Easily Insert Code Snippets into Apple Mail (and others)
A workaround for adding styled code blocks in Apple Mail by copying them from a web browser and pasting them into emails.
Weekly Roundup 9 - Apple Betas, Email Changes Reverted, Summer Wallet
New Apple beta features, the challenges of migrating back to iCloud Mail from Gmail, and a seasonal switch to a different wallet due to summer conditions.
Weekly Roundup 8 - Email Changes, Anniversary Date
After numerous email changes, a switch back to Gmail was made for better integrations. And a celebration of 12 years of marriage with a relaxing evening out.
Save Webpages to Godspeed with this Bookmarklet
A bookmarklet for Godspeed allows users to quickly save webpages with titles, URLs, and meta descriptions directly to their inbox without switching apps.
Weekly Roundup 7 - Baseball Trip, Interesting Links, Open Heart Surgery
Annual trips to Braves games have become easier thanks to MLB scheduling changes, interesting links including a new popsocket, the recovery timetable of open heart surgery, and learning to weed eat.
Weekly Roundup 6 - Tiny Theme 3, Screen Recording, Coach Pitch Baseball
A major update to Tiny Theme with new features is expected to be released soon, alongside a recommendation for a powerful screen recording software and a celebration of a child’s baseball season.
Weekly Roundup 5 - Godspeed App, Another Roundup, Car Problems, Butterflies
Godspeed App has impressed with its features, Kalena has a roundup, a car dealership disappoints, and butterflies are released.
Weekly Roundup 4 - Reading, Multiple Screens, AI for Plumbing, Festivals
Reading the historical fiction series “The Last Kingdom” on a Kindle Paperwhite while using AI for home improvement suggestions and managing work with a multi-screen setup. Also, it’s Festival Season.
MacOS Keyboard Shortcuts to Get Things Done
Custom keyboard shortcuts on a Mac can be efficiently managed using apps like Raycast, Keyboard Maestro, and Supercharge to enhance productivity. Enable Hyper Key and create shortcuts like these.
Weekly Roundup 3 - Apple Watch, Notifications, Birthday & More
After recently acquiring an Apple Watch for health tracking, Matt has customized it with selective notifications, specific apps, and is considering future uses for its features while reflecting on turning 40 with a humorous church gift of Dr Peppers.
Weekly Roundup 2 - Baseball, Health, Desk Setup
A baseball enthusiast shares experiences with family, health challenges, and a new multi-monitor desk setup.
Weekly Roundup 1 - AI, Chess, Crawfish, & More
Local AI experimentation, favorite shows and books, chess and backgammon games, and personal dining experiences (crawfish).
10 Mac Utilities I Love (And Actually Use)
A selection of practical Mac apps that enhance daily productivity without being intrusive is highlighted, emphasizing their simplicity and usefulness.
Finding the Best Wallet
I share my positive experience with the Lochby Sidekick wallet, highlighting its functionality and capacity for an EDC setup compared to my previous slim wallet.
Which RSS App Do People Actually Use?
I recently asked what people are using for RSS these days on a couple different platforms. I didn’t necessarily expect a clear winner, but I was still surprised at how completely spread out the results were. I decided to tally the results and create a chart (because why not) for all to see.
Some other things people mentioned that I wasn’t completely expecting:
Basically, there is no consensus on the best service, best app, or best method to consume RSS feeds. And honestly, that is the beauty of RSS. You can find what works for you and that’s all that is needed.