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This website is supposed to be part portfolio, part rambling space. A place where I'll try show my skills and projects, and also brag about them as much as possible. Because it's my website right? I'm allowed to do that!

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The author recounts their journey from skepticism to appreciation of AI coding tools like Claude, showcasing its capabilities in developing macOS applications.
The author explores various food-safe wood finishes for hand-carved utensils, ultimately developing a unique blend that balances safety, curing time, and visual appeal.
The author discusses his journey in learning how to sharpen his wood carving tools, including the use of strops, sharpening blocks, and different types of sharpening compounds. He also shares his experiences with different sharpen...
The author discusses their transition from software development to woodworking as a way to escape the absurdity of the tech world. They share their experiences with woodworking projects like a chess board, a Kaval flute, a bedside...
The author reflects on their journey from college to becoming a macOS app developer, highlighting their experience with Python scripting and the transition to creating static websites using Pythonic HTML. They discuss their prefer...
The blog post discusses the process of reverse engineering the MacBook clamshell mode, exploring the software side of disabling the internal screen completely. The author delves into extracting symbols, searching for relevant code...
The author discusses the challenges of creating a window switcher for Mac App Store apps, detailing the process of overcoming sandbox restrictions and using workarounds to achieve the desired functionality. The post covers the dif...
The author discusses their journey in trying to surpass the 500 nits limit of the MacBook Pro using Lunar v5.5.1. They share their struggles in getting the correct laptop configuration, playing HDR videos, dissecting the system, t...
The author discusses the limitations of the App Store for Mac apps, sharing their experience developing an app called rcmd. They explain the challenges faced due to sandboxing requirements and the need to work around restrictions....
The author shares their journey of controlling external monitors on M1 Macs, starting from the excitement of getting the new machine to the challenges faced in adapting their app Lunar to work with the new hardware. They discuss t...