I turned my Mac into a "dumb" computer – Javaman

kept by kaitovar aug 26

By configuring Cold Turkey Blocker, Safari, and a restricted iPhone, the author creates a distraction‑free 'dumb' Mac to regain control over addictive online habits.

Don't Take the Black Pill (Text Adaptation) - Andrew Kelley
Software quality relies on engineers' agency; yielding to nihilism ('black pill') undermines technology's potential to serve humanity.
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How to Plan an African Safari
Planning an African safari requires careful budgeting, timing, and logistical considerations to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip.
also on Safari
The golden rule of Customizable Select
Safari 27's customizable select allows full visual styling of `<select>` elements without JavaScript, but requires text or accessible attributes on every option for usability, accessibility, and fallback compatibility.
also on Safari
The Web We Know Is Going to Disappear - Minid.net
The open web is disappearing as AI chat interfaces replace search and browsing, driven by convenience, following a historical pattern of interface shifts.
also on iPhone, #technology
ATMs didn’t kill bank teller jobs, but the iPhone did
The iPhone and mobile banking, not ATMs, caused the steep decline in bank teller employment by reducing demand for physical branches.
also on iPhone, #technology