Ever get the feeling that macOS (and the Apple ecosystem in general) is slowly slipping away into a bog or something?

Switched over to Sequoia several weeks ago and suddenly yesterday my Remote Desktop app keeps disconnecting after being up for a few minutes.

Check online and people are like "This is a known issue with Sequoia". Someone mentioned turning off teh built-in firewall fixes the issue. Somebody else comes in and says "Oh no, that's too drastic. Just add an exception for Remote Desktop".

Try that and the issue keeps on happening — as others mentioned in the same thread. Others mentioned that Remote Desktop is now Windows App and updating fixes it. For me, it doesn't.

Somebody else mentioned that allowing the app to browse the local network fixes the issue. And the latest update to Windows App suggests that they'd left out this option. But my local network setting is correct and updating to the latest Windows App didn't fix the issue either.

So, I've finally turned off the firewall on macOS. So far, no issues with Remote Desktop/Windows App since then.

And that's not all of it.

Try to build something on device using Xcode and Xcode wants to connect to your device and get info. But this connection doesn't always work. So it'll sit their churning its wheels but doesn't time out. So if you don't notice this is happening, you'll have no idea why nothing is building, or is taking way too long.

You have to disconnect and reconnect the cable to (possibly) fix it. And don't even get me started if you want to build on Apple Watch.

All I can say is that things are getting just too annoying at this point for me with various bits of the Apple eco system and I don't like it.

#Apple #macOS #RemoteDesktop #WindowsApp #Connections #Firewall

After some thought, I decided to leave Automattic last week. It's the first time I've been without a job, and while I'm excited for the chance to rest and focus on personal projects for a while,

I'm also a bit anxious about finding a new position in these uncertain times. So, if you're looking for a remote Product Designer who can also code and illustrate, or if you know someone who is looking, I'd love to hear from you.

I'm looking for a student for an M.Sc. in Computer Science at the University of Calgary. *This is a fully funded position.*

The project: building tools to help understand how "retro" video games were made under amazingly constrained circumstances. While it's a CS position, this is interdisciplinary work done in collaboration with archaeologists and others.

Needs: strong coding skills, good writing abilities. Ideally: low-level, reverse engineering, or compiler experience.

Good friend of mine was fired today because he refused to throw someone under the bus. If you have any leads for jobs for an experienced and highly talented senior full stack developer who has a spine, convictions, drive, and a willingness to advocate for his team let me know. United States, full remote or Colorado.

To my friends/colleagues in the professional fantasy field: writers, artists, programmers, anyone whose job involves making fantasy worlds and telling stories therein:

Please help me spread the word on your various socials that I'm looking for collaborators to help me develop an IP I've been working on. (1/?)

Well, regarding this catastrophic situation I’m free to get a new job (permanent role, no freelancing).

30 yrs in software development. Currently @Swift / #SwiftUI for #macOS / #iOS / #iPadOS. #Remote only - preferably in German-speaking countries!

Thanks for boosting. 🙏

#FediHire #SoftwareDevelopment

https://chaos.social/@phranck/113112167455156344

Writers and artists: reply with a link to one of your works. And feel free to tell us about it.

Everyone: let's check through the replies and buy some creations and support some creators.

I'm on month four of being unemployed so thought I'd post here. I have decade of full stack web dev experience. Expert in #react, #javascript, and #typescript. Looking for fully remote or hybrid positions in the Portland, OR area.

#FediHire #getfedihired

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Today apparently Apple will announce the new iPhone.

This is the first year since I began iOS development where I don't care at all 🙂

I'm already about 95% out the door in terms of using Apple. I have found my replacements and they are at least half as cheap as Apple hardware. The only thing I'm not sure about is the when.

I'm probably going to let my current Apple devices come to point where I'm not happy with their performance (or they die) and then I'll be switching one by one to non-Apple hardware.

At least, that's the plan. I guess how this will turn out as the years go by, but I'm certainly not watching the Apple event today. That's a start.

One of my top 100 fave linguistics facts.

A calque is a word made by translating word-by-word from a foreign language. A loan word just uses borrows a foreign word - as it says.

The word loanword is a calque of the German noun Lehnwort. In contrast, the term calque is a loanword, from the French noun calque ("tracing, imitation, close copy")

#linguistics #words #writing

I have greatly revised my introduction. Whilst you might not want to take a look, I think you'll like that I clearly state that I boost posts that announce authors' work and publications. I do this pretty much unconditionally, as I believe it's the right thing to do, but there is a caveat.

https://eldritch.cafe/@sfwrtr/110470545911654524

#boostingIsSharing

#writing #author #fiction #writer #writingCommunity #writersOfMastodon

Hey #getfedihired 🌿 My name is Mattie and I’m an artist looking for work! I primarily do illustrations but I also do graphic design on the side! If you’re interested, get in touch with me! Any and all boosts and likes are much appreciated 💜 #illustration #lookingforwork #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

I’m a 18‐year‐old transgirl from Eastern Germany. My parents are right‐wing extremists and have a problem with trans people. I am currently staying with my grandma, but she wants me out by 8 September latest.

I am going to stay with a friend from 9 to 10 September, but I still need a place to crash from 8 to 9 September, and also a more permanent solution for the time after. I am not bound to any particular place, but I would like to stay in Germany for now.

I am also looking for a job in IT, preferably in systems operations. I have been working with Linux in my free time for a few years now and I am really into NixOS. CV upon request.

#aid
#MutualAidRequest
#mutualaid
#mutualaidboost

I read a book and I liked it 🙂

It's been a while since I've compleed a book. I've picked up multiple books over the last few years and I generally couldn't finish them.

But then I started reading "Pink Tuxedo" this weekend and by the time I got to the middle of the book, I couldn't put it down.

Here's my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6795088866

#Reading #ScienceFiction #Humour #Bookstodon #Fedibooks

LAST DAY!

In honor of Tales of Ardonna appearing in more markets, I've created my first Smashwords coupons! 🥳

From now until September 1, the first book in each timeline is half off.

The Mage Era is technically the beginning:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1605853

If you enjoy more classic fantasy tropes, you might prefer the Dragon Age:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1605851

Or jump right into the Modern Era, where people are losing their minds:
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1605835

#Bookstodon #HopePunk #FantasyBook #IndieAuthor

It's time for the job hunt again. If you've been enjoying my posts now's your chance to see how I work!

If anyone has NY-based or remote #UX or #ProductManagement roles at the Lead/Manager/Director level, please sent them my way!

And if not - I'd still appreciate the signal boost.

#FediHired #GetFediHired #Jobhunt

Due to the massive layoffs at Branch two weeks ago, I am currently in search of a new job opportunity.

I'm looking for something along the lines of customer support specialist, customer support manager, customer service manager, community management, social media management or similar. (cont...)

#FediHire #FediJobs #JobHunting #LookingForWork #LaidOff #FediWork

I have to replace the cover of my science fiction novel, but I'm torn as to which one to go with. Can you help me figure out which one is the better cover?

Please let me know which one you like. And also, please share for reach 🙂

#ScienceFiction #CoverSelection #IndieAuthor #HelpMeDecide #Bookstodon #FediBooks #Writing
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After you publish your novel, you need to promote it.

Finding review readers can sometimes be very hard. Here's my follow up thoughts about some book review services after using them for a while. If you're an aspiring author, maybe my experiences will help you avoid some of the traps and pitfalls? I sure hope so!

https://books.farook.org/2024/08/20/book-review-services/

#Writing #IndieAuthor #BookPromo

Does anyone know of any fiction/poetry-centric corners of the fedi? I've started writing again (at long last!) and would love to find more places to share my own work and engage with other writers.

#poetry #poem #writing #writingcommunity #fiction