Hjalmer
@hjalmer.com
I am curious. I help people frustrated with how difficult it is to use technology. Find me working at APi Group, writing at Micro.blog and posting on Instagram.
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The Democrats are just the absolute *worst* at politics. No question that the Republicans were being blamed for the shutdown. It sucked a lot but at least the politics were working. Now, by caving for nothing, they invalidate all that and leave people asking what the point was? It’s now their fault.
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Democrats are just the absolute *worst* at politics. No question that the Republicans were being blamed for the shutdown. It sucked a lot but at least the politics were working. Now, by caving for nothing, they invalidate all that and leave people asking what the point was? It’s now their fault.
TIL, with a heavy heart, that the browser extension for Bear and the Stop the Madness extension on iPadOS make Safari open new tabs with every link.
It does not at all seem to be related to any of the Safari Settings themselves. It is also not every extension.
It does not at all seem to be related to any of the Safari Settings themselves. It is also not every extension.
November 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
TIL, with a heavy heart, that the browser extension for Bear and the Stop the Madness extension on iPadOS make Safari open new tabs with every link.
It does not at all seem to be related to any of the Safari Settings themselves. It is also not every extension.
It does not at all seem to be related to any of the Safari Settings themselves. It is also not every extension.
I have studied Plex a little more over the past few days, and found a way to improve recognition of lesser-known films and learned how to show more than one version of the same movie. It’s about metadata in the file names.
Multiple Editions - Movies
New Files Not Appearing After Library Scan
Multiple Editions - Movies
New Files Not Appearing After Library Scan
Multiple Editions - Movies
Tip!: The ability to specify different editions for a movie requires a Plex Pass subscription for Server admin account. Currently,...
support.plex.tv
October 29, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I have studied Plex a little more over the past few days, and found a way to improve recognition of lesser-known films and learned how to show more than one version of the same movie. It’s about metadata in the file names.
Multiple Editions - Movies
New Files Not Appearing After Library Scan
Multiple Editions - Movies
New Files Not Appearing After Library Scan
Have learned a bit more about T2 Intel Macs and Apple Configurator. Love it when the envelope gets bigger. Confounded that DFU uses different tools depending on the device you’re working on.
October 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Have learned a bit more about T2 Intel Macs and Apple Configurator. Love it when the envelope gets bigger. Confounded that DFU uses different tools depending on the device you’re working on.
So crestfallen that Apple Magic Keyboards — at least circa model A1644 — will only pair to a single device. That is awesome with Universal Control, but not awesome when you are away from that station
September 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
So crestfallen that Apple Magic Keyboards — at least circa model A1644 — will only pair to a single device. That is awesome with Universal Control, but not awesome when you are away from that station
Crucial Track for September 2, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/09/01/crucial-track-for-september/
Carolyn’s Fingers by Cocteau Twins on Apple Music
Song · 1988 · Duration 3:06
music.apple.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Crucial Track for September 2, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/09/01/crucial-track-for-september/
I hope you’re having a good day. I wish you the best of luck in keeping the signal to noise ratio trending in a good direction.
No advice. No sales. Just a person here wanting to be a part of building something better for everyone.
No advice. No sales. Just a person here wanting to be a part of building something better for everyone.
August 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I hope you’re having a good day. I wish you the best of luck in keeping the signal to noise ratio trending in a good direction.
No advice. No sales. Just a person here wanting to be a part of building something better for everyone.
No advice. No sales. Just a person here wanting to be a part of building something better for everyone.
Crucial Track for August 1, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/08/01/crucial-track-for-august/
Wax and Wane by Deftones on Apple Music
Song · 2005 · Duration 4:08
music.apple.com
August 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Crucial Track for August 1, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/08/01/crucial-track-for-august/
My kid’s listening to Laurie Anderson. Excellent!
August 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
My kid’s listening to Laurie Anderson. Excellent!
Looking West on Margaret Street, enjoying the sunset earlier this evening
July 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Looking West on Margaret Street, enjoying the sunset earlier this evening
Sometimes it rains on the island. Even in July.
July 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sometimes it rains on the island. Even in July.
Crucial Track for June 30, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/06/29/crucial-track-for-june/
Movement II by Echodrone on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 5:09
music.apple.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Crucial Track for June 30, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/06/29/crucial-track-for-june/
I’m at the point in my Animal Crossing New Horizon’s play where I take everything to Cyrus to see what’s possible. I haven’t thought of everything, yet.
June 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I’m at the point in my Animal Crossing New Horizon’s play where I take everything to Cyrus to see what’s possible. I haven’t thought of everything, yet.
Crucial Track for June 26, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/06/25/crucial-track-for-june/
Sleeper In Metropolis by Anne Clark on Apple Music
Song · 1983 · Duration 4:06
music.apple.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Crucial Track for June 26, 2025: https://1-1.hjalmer.com/2025/06/25/crucial-track-for-june/
TIL that Apple Wallet/Apple Pay can inject information into your order that you did not expect. I created a problem and it has consequences. SO just be certain that your billing and shipping address in the Apple Wallet app are what you expect with respect to the order you are placing and for whom.
June 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
TIL that Apple Wallet/Apple Pay can inject information into your order that you did not expect. I created a problem and it has consequences. SO just be certain that your billing and shipping address in the Apple Wallet app are what you expect with respect to the order you are placing and for whom.
That moment you decide to bookmark a page after searching for the chat for the link. Then you realize there is already a shortcut clearly visible at the top of the browser window.
June 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
That moment you decide to bookmark a page after searching for the chat for the link. Then you realize there is already a shortcut clearly visible at the top of the browser window.
The feeling you get, as you rush to head out the door in the morning, when you pour hot water out of the coffee pot—instead of the coffee that you thought you brewed.
June 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The feeling you get, as you rush to head out the door in the morning, when you pour hot water out of the coffee pot—instead of the coffee that you thought you brewed.
I went to the store before it opened in order to get the thing. There were enough for everybody who was there. Now I can’t use the thing until I get home from work, but I’m excited.
June 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I went to the store before it opened in order to get the thing. There were enough for everybody who was there. Now I can’t use the thing until I get home from work, but I’m excited.