Short Stuff: 12/16/20

Posted on December 16, 2020 by

Leave a Comment

The lack of updates to this blog is due to an irrational move on my part, that being an install of the new macOS Big Sur upgrade without reading all the documentation defining all the changes made within.  The result was a very unstable environment with file system issues (folders of files disappearing after a shut down / reboot, luckily I had backups), as well as application issues.  I created this mess, but with help of a good tech savvy friend, am close to being back to stability.

Unfortunately, I may still be facing a complete disk wipe and a reinstall of the OS, creation of logon accounts, and reload of all data.  The system seems much more stable now, but little weird things still happen.

Goodbye Apple Platform

Posted on September 23, 2020 by

Leave a Comment

Well, almost.  Within the last year or so I began to regret my getting caught up in the Apple platform.  I’ve been on Apple products since 2006, or possibly a little earlier.  As others may agree, once you’re hooked, over time it becomes harder and more expensive to get off or stay on.

    Current setup includes:
  • Somewhat beefed up Mac mini, 18 months old
  • iPhone XR, almost 2 yrs old
  • iPad (6th generation), about 3 years old or more
  • Apple Watch Model 3, about 9 months old
  • Apple iPod about 14 years old,  a relic, my first Apple purchase, a non used antique

As you can surely agree, I’m in too deep.  And once you become a multi-device user, and have them sharing data, it becomes very hard to back away.

I am seriously considering backing off this scenario.  My objective is to have the Mac Mini be the only Apple device left standing.  I like it.  I have a good file backup scenario in place in addition to Apple’s Time machine.

I’ll get an Android phone with good reviews, a flip if I can find a good one.  It will need email, multiple addresses would be nice but not required.  That would allow me keep some handy info on that phone.  And possibly a tablet later on to do web stuff, sitting comfortably on the sofa.

Here’s hoping I can make this more than a pipe dream.  And get it done quickly.

Daydreams of Utopia

Posted on September 19, 2020 by

Leave a Comment

_desert-one-tree-200815-698w162h-FINAL

Lately, the reason for my long time between posts is my fear of returning to old habits.  Repeat of my old ways of rant and rage, often comical in its presentation, and lacking in civility and all the facts.  But, here I go, forgive my blatant naivety…

I believe the human race is in its final stages of existence.  I doubt it will survive the century. The benefit here might be giving the planet and other species time to recover from the abuses of those placing governing power over the masses and greed above all else.

If any humans do survive, it needs to be those who live the good life.  Those who care about people and the Earth.  Those having no racial bias, greed, religion, or any of the other abusive and hateful activities to make themselves feel whole.  Those who do not need to own land, make laws, or set up borders.  Those who will use science and discipline to address and heal themselves, others, and the earth, from the abuses of their predecessors. 

Dream on, old man, dream on.  Way too many Star Trek’s and Twilight Zone’s for you. The reality is the scenario I dream of has no way of preventing some (or all?) of the the abusive and antagonistic players from surviving as well.  

It will all just start over again.

The Maddog Rag - Established 2002