I wrote a small script to convert an Apple News URL into a regular URL. Here it is.

I usually need this on macOS and have a terminal handy so a Python script works well for me. You could extract the logic and make a different automation out of it, e.g. an iOS Shortcut. Do share if you do :-)

Poof Progression

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I’m really excited about a new feature for Mimi Uploader that I’ve been building. Recent Uploads! See a list of your recent uploads for easy reference or export.

Here’s the first look at it 🎉

A TestFlight build with this feature is under review so all of you that have opted into that should have it soon. If you haven’t and would like to opt in, follow this link.

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iOS 14.5 is out and has two great new features.

Apple Watch for unlocking when wearing a mask

For those of us who use an Apple Watch, you can now unlock your Face ID equipped phone when wearing a mask. This works very well. You can find it in Settings -> Face ID & Passcode and scrolling down. “Mercury” in the screenshot is the name I’ve given my watch.

Turn off tracking

Now you can opt out of any systematic tracking by apps. If you leave that switch on, some apps will ask you for permission and you can allow or deny on a case by case basis. It was off and I’ve left it as is. You can find it in Settings -> Privacy -> Tracking.

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Recently I traded in my seven year old laptop. These were all the stickers on it. So many memories!

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Picked up brunch at an urban farm this morning and when we arrived we were right on thyme.

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Hello Daylight.

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A spring evening at the neighborhood park.

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A neighborhood kitty. It has the squeakiest meows.

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I could really use an air filter on the Mac Pro intake side. Every few weeks it looks like this. Gross. Then I have to shut down, open and clean.

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