The amount of attention breaking distractions encountered using modern devices is frankly baffling and user hostile. From selecting a show on a streaming service and instead seeing a preview of a different one to the weird autocorrects on modern iPhones. When you initiate an action the computer is not meant to surprise you!
if I want to update homebrew I would have updated homebrew. Just update it in the background.
Turns out for webdev you don't need full Xcode, trash it and install the stanalone developer tools via `xcode-select --install`. Just as well as the App Store has been redownloading Xcode all day yesterday.
If you or your company have a contact form on a website, please send a test email today to confirm that someone reads them! Many times I hear nothing back, particular from small business.
Web developers, consider how visitors may want to share your page with others, so don’t cover up items on your handy shopping list page with a Consent Prompt when saved as a PDF.
Does universal clipboard for work anyone? https://
Update: it turns out that Handoff on my MacBook wasn't working until I signed out and in to iCloud. (Full diagnostic instructions can be found at https://
What do the macOS menu bar, a clever css filter I came across today, and a great iOS accessibility feature have in common? Grayscale makes for a quiet user experience.
Just got an upgrade prompt for Reeder 4. What an app, it’s my favourite RSS reader. Much improved and I love how I can unsubscribe now and reorganise my feeds. Everyone make sure your feeds aren’t breaking! https://
When business talks about accessibility, they talk about a legal issue. Developers talk about accessibility as a usability issue. This hurts users! Please raise it as universal usability.
Outlanders is a fun game but it reminds me that I like the free form mode of settlers best.
Keeping the task summary updated and clear when the acceptance criteria evolve and comments are added helps everyone work efficiently. #webdev
I understand why macOS Safari wants to sandbox browser extensions but please add a search option for safari extension instead of a 30 page list… @instapaper do you have a safari extension?
The magic of the web is that it’s a multiverse. When build progressively, information and services are usable even though certain technologies, such as autoplay and JavaScript, are disabled. My phone battery thanks all considerate developers!
The replacement battery for my iPhone 6s lasts around 33% as long as the original before it also now shuts down due to peak capacity problems.
Firefox now blocks third party cookies by default. https://