Wherein I advocate for complaining about Apple's OS redesigns immediately, if not sooner: https://aleenmean.com/2025/06/10/the-clock-is-ticking/

@film_girl @ismh86

@dan I'm sorry this is happening to you. There should be a hotline to call or something.

I need to figure out where to find or create joy in tech again so I don't need to make memes like this one.

This level of innovation, in *my* lifetime?

@dmoren Thank you for making me aware of Chipotle's new ranch dressing! I'm sure @aleen is delighted I now possess this information!

Ever since iOS 7 I can't watch Apple's design videos without thinking they are built from a completely incorrect starting premise and goals.

"UI gets out of the way of your content"
"hides when not needed"
"only appears when the user needs them"

The details hardly matter when listening it feels like all of this has completely the wrong goals from the start.

This must be a placeholder... right?
https://mastodon.social/@lapcatsoftware/114656037172073935

So can you still turn Apple Intelligence completely off in *OS 26?

1) Apple *is* an accessibility leader. That doesn't mean that every choice they make is good. It doesn't mean that they get a pass when they mess up.

2) Options to make designs more accessible are great, but they often make things clunky/ugly.

3) Many users will never dive into accessibility settings even though they would benefit from doing so. Default accessibility should always be a high priority in any design language because it will benefit the most users.
https://hachyderm.io/@jimmylittle/114654989293389816

New introvert strat for working in the office just dropped

Glasklart theme from 2010

@ismh86 Reminds me of the themes I'd see on DeviantArt many decades ago. We've come full circle!

Me: "I wonder what inspired the look of the 'safe to turn off your computer' screen in Windows 95."

Burger King in 1968:

Yup.

OMG!!!

I need a Lego K2-S0!

I so love this image!

#starwars #andor #lego #k2so

Zen quote of the day.

🌳

#PixelArt #Art #MastoArt

As wildfires rage and “razor blade throat” Covid spreads, it’s important to wear a well fitted respirator.

Even if you’re over covid. Even if you trust your immune system. Even if you’re back to “normal”.

The pandemic is ongoing. The fires are toxic to your health.

If you’ve ever wondered how to choose a respirator, where to buy and how to fit test… I’ve got you covered!

My huge guide to all things masks!

https://www.disabledginger.com/p/were-witnessing-the-fall-of-public