JTR
@jtr.bsky.social
I’m a self-made techie and keeper of notes who works with humans and machines and enjoys interacting with both. New York City is home. Most of my posts here come from my blog: taonaw.com
I figured out the attachment linking issues in Plain Org - it’s not the path (it was the same) but the way the app renders images inside a logbook in emacs (or I guess maybe a “drawer”) - it just doesn’t. Once the image link is out o... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/10/i-figured-out-the-attachment.html
November 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I figured out the attachment linking issues in Plain Org - it’s not the path (it was the same) but the way the app renders images inside a logbook in emacs (or I guess maybe a “drawer”) - it just doesn’t. Once the image link is out o... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/10/i-figured-out-the-attachment.html
Plain Org works well with Synctrain, as does Journelly. Once I figure out the attachment linking issue (probably a path problem) I’ll have something solid - and a post, naturally.
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Plain Org works well with Synctrain, as does Journelly. Once I figure out the attachment linking issue (probably a path problem) I’ll have something solid - and a post, naturally.
Somehow, Better Call Saul S5E4, Namaste 📺 almost relaxed me. I think it’s more in the sense of “at least I don’t have these problems…
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Somehow, Better Call Saul S5E4, Namaste 📺 almost relaxed me. I think it’s more in the sense of “at least I don’t have these problems…
You know what, I like that I’m bald. I can always joke with other folks at work (“Are you sure you want to make this a regular meeting? You’ll end up like me!” - at which point I point my head and get a laugh or two).
If there was any perio... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/05/you-know-what-i-like.html
If there was any perio... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/05/you-know-what-i-like.html
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
You know what, I like that I’m bald. I can always joke with other folks at work (“Are you sure you want to make this a regular meeting? You’ll end up like me!” - at which point I point my head and get a laugh or two).
If there was any perio... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/05/you-know-what-i-like.html
If there was any perio... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/05/you-know-what-i-like.html
Managed to get there in time. It was actually kind of quiet and nice, and the evening walk in itself was worth it.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Managed to get there in time. It was actually kind of quiet and nice, and the evening walk in itself was worth it.
I enjoyed Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte so much yesterday at work, I logged back into my Bandcamp account. It’s been a while, and I forgot what it means to own music.
I have a music folder in my Synology, which mostly contains ele... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/04/i-enjoyed-amelie-lens-and.html
I have a music folder in my Synology, which mostly contains ele... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/04/i-enjoyed-amelie-lens-and.html
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I enjoyed Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte so much yesterday at work, I logged back into my Bandcamp account. It’s been a while, and I forgot what it means to own music.
I have a music folder in my Synology, which mostly contains ele... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/04/i-enjoyed-amelie-lens-and.html
I have a music folder in my Synology, which mostly contains ele... https://taonaw.com/2025/11/04/i-enjoyed-amelie-lens-and.html
Micro.blog wiki: Freshing up: https://taonaw.com/2025/11/04/microblog-wiki-freshing-up.html
A new wiki for Micro.blog has been created to distinguish it from the existing personal wiki. It now includes a log feature to document changes and updates.
A new wiki for Micro.blog has been created to distinguish it from the existing personal wiki. It now includes a log feature to document changes and updates.
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Micro.blog wiki: Freshing up: https://taonaw.com/2025/11/04/microblog-wiki-freshing-up.html
A new wiki for Micro.blog has been created to distinguish it from the existing personal wiki. It now includes a log feature to document changes and updates.
A new wiki for Micro.blog has been created to distinguish it from the existing personal wiki. It now includes a log feature to document changes and updates.
When I need to sleep at night but my brain won’t let me. There’s a soundtrack for that:
amelielens.bandcamp.com/album/voi…
amelielens.bandcamp.com/album/voi…
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
When I need to sleep at night but my brain won’t let me. There’s a soundtrack for that:
amelielens.bandcamp.com/album/voi…
amelielens.bandcamp.com/album/voi…
Ughh. I’ve been playing with Synctrain since the morning, with non-consistent results. Even with the Shortcut in place, the files don’t sync constantly. It’s not reliable. I really don’t want to use iCloud for syncing…
November 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Ughh. I’ve been playing with Synctrain since the morning, with non-consistent results. Even with the Shortcut in place, the files don’t sync constantly. It’s not reliable. I really don’t want to use iCloud for syncing…
Really want to try pixelmator but don’t want subscription or something that would be included in Apple photos soon
November 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Really want to try pixelmator but don’t want subscription or something that would be included in Apple photos soon
Trying out Affinity Studio: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/31/trying-out-affinity-studio.html
So far, I’m not impressed by Affinity Studio.
So far, I’m not impressed by Affinity Studio.
October 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Trying out Affinity Studio: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/31/trying-out-affinity-studio.html
So far, I’m not impressed by Affinity Studio.
So far, I’m not impressed by Affinity Studio.
So affinity is now free… hmm. Maybe that’s what I will end up using.
October 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
So affinity is now free… hmm. Maybe that’s what I will end up using.
If you’ve been using Emacs on macOS and iOS for a while, you probably know Álvaro Ramírez, the maker of Journelly and dwim-shell-command. I’m a fan of both.
Turns out Álvaro has a sponsorship page on GitHub. If you benefit from his work and look for a way to help out, this is it!
Turns out Álvaro has a sponsorship page on GitHub. If you benefit from his work and look for a way to help out, this is it!
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
If you’ve been using Emacs on macOS and iOS for a while, you probably know Álvaro Ramírez, the maker of Journelly and dwim-shell-command. I’m a fan of both.
Turns out Álvaro has a sponsorship page on GitHub. If you benefit from his work and look for a way to help out, this is it!
Turns out Álvaro has a sponsorship page on GitHub. If you benefit from his work and look for a way to help out, this is it!
Moved Journelly to sync only through Syncthing for now (using Synctrain). Only hiccup was ensuring Synctrain on the iPhone is configured to sync automatically (by default, it asks you each time if you want to sync files).
One thing ... https://taonaw.com/2025/10/30/moved-journelly-to-sync-only.html
One thing ... https://taonaw.com/2025/10/30/moved-journelly-to-sync-only.html
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Moved Journelly to sync only through Syncthing for now (using Synctrain). Only hiccup was ensuring Synctrain on the iPhone is configured to sync automatically (by default, it asks you each time if you want to sync files).
One thing ... https://taonaw.com/2025/10/30/moved-journelly-to-sync-only.html
One thing ... https://taonaw.com/2025/10/30/moved-journelly-to-sync-only.html
I keep having issues with iCloud syncing recently. It’s probably my fault, because I also have Syncthing working with the same folder, so I can sync files from my iPhone and my Mac to my Android and Linux machines. It used to work OK, b... https://taonaw.com/2025/10/29/i-keep-having-issues-with.html
October 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I keep having issues with iCloud syncing recently. It’s probably my fault, because I also have Syncthing working with the same folder, so I can sync files from my iPhone and my Mac to my Android and Linux machines. It used to work OK, b... https://taonaw.com/2025/10/29/i-keep-having-issues-with.html
Emacs and mental challanges: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/27/emacs-and-mental-challanges.html
October 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Emacs and mental challanges: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/27/emacs-and-mental-challanges.html
I found a potentially useful package that creates a visual calendar inside Emacs. It seems to be mostly abandoned, at least in its current form. It now requires ugly workarounds in order to work.
Does anyone know something like it that works currently?
Does anyone know something like it that works currently?
October 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I found a potentially useful package that creates a visual calendar inside Emacs. It seems to be mostly abandoned, at least in its current form. It now requires ugly workarounds in order to work.
Does anyone know something like it that works currently?
Does anyone know something like it that works currently?
Time to yell at clouds again: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/24/time-to-yell-at-clouds.html
I’m just venting again about internet silos, micro.blog, and Emacs.
I’m just venting again about internet silos, micro.blog, and Emacs.
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Time to yell at clouds again: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/24/time-to-yell-at-clouds.html
I’m just venting again about internet silos, micro.blog, and Emacs.
I’m just venting again about internet silos, micro.blog, and Emacs.
A 40-minute video explaining how to edit videos from the folks behind MKBHD…? Yes, that’s something I’d like to watch:
I’m sure I’ll find a couple of useful nuggets in there at least.
I’m sure I’ll find a couple of useful nuggets in there at least.
October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
A 40-minute video explaining how to edit videos from the folks behind MKBHD…? Yes, that’s something I’d like to watch:
I’m sure I’ll find a couple of useful nuggets in there at least.
I’m sure I’ll find a couple of useful nuggets in there at least.
So what’s the deal with Pixelmator Pro…?
Is it still updated regularly? Is it now something you buy through Apple? Stand alone? Does it mean that in X amount of months its features will be integrated into Apple Photos? Does anyone have an idea?
Is it still updated regularly? Is it now something you buy through Apple? Stand alone? Does it mean that in X amount of months its features will be integrated into Apple Photos? Does anyone have an idea?
October 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
So what’s the deal with Pixelmator Pro…?
Is it still updated regularly? Is it now something you buy through Apple? Stand alone? Does it mean that in X amount of months its features will be integrated into Apple Photos? Does anyone have an idea?
Is it still updated regularly? Is it now something you buy through Apple? Stand alone? Does it mean that in X amount of months its features will be integrated into Apple Photos? Does anyone have an idea?
InvokeAI bought by Adobe: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/21/invokeai-bought-by-adobe.html
October 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
InvokeAI bought by Adobe: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/21/invokeai-bought-by-adobe.html
I watched the first 3 episodes of Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Season 1 📺. Yeah… not great. I didn’t expect something amazing, but I guess I had hopes for this one. The story fills flat and a bit cliche, rushed. I’ll probably finish it since there are only 8 episodes.
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I watched the first 3 episodes of Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Season 1 📺. Yeah… not great. I didn’t expect something amazing, but I guess I had hopes for this one. The story fills flat and a bit cliche, rushed. I’ll probably finish it since there are only 8 episodes.
I continue to enjoy this show. Yesterday, I saw Better Call Saul S5E2, 50% Off 🍿. I didn’t saw this show fully when it came out… good stuff.
October 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I continue to enjoy this show. Yesterday, I saw Better Call Saul S5E2, 50% Off 🍿. I didn’t saw this show fully when it came out… good stuff.
More in depth consideration of leaving Adobe and Photoshop: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/19/more-in-depth-consideration-of.html
About to make a decision to cancel my Adobe subscription. I reflect on a few options for photo editing tools that meet basic needs without the complexities and costs of P...
About to make a decision to cancel my Adobe subscription. I reflect on a few options for photo editing tools that meet basic needs without the complexities and costs of P...
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
More in depth consideration of leaving Adobe and Photoshop: https://taonaw.com/2025/10/19/more-in-depth-consideration-of.html
About to make a decision to cancel my Adobe subscription. I reflect on a few options for photo editing tools that meet basic needs without the complexities and costs of P...
About to make a decision to cancel my Adobe subscription. I reflect on a few options for photo editing tools that meet basic needs without the complexities and costs of P...