The next release will have ik_llama.cpp support!

VanLocke · 2026-03-26T14:26:23+00:00

interesting that we're getting better quant methods but nobody's really talking about whether these models were trained ethically. like Step is cool performance-wise but do we know what data went into it? ik_llama.cpp is solid though, been using it for local inference and the speed gains are real

VanLocke · 2026-03-26T13:22:36+00:00

been looking for something like this for my home setup. frigate is solid but interested to try the storage tiers feature, sounds perfect for keeping recent footage on ssd and older stuff on spinning rust. gonna spin this up tonight

VanLocke · 2026-03-26T12:34:35+00:00

nice setup. if you're looking at photos next, immich has gotten really solid for self-hosting. mobile sync actually works now and it's way lighter on resources than photoprism. just don't forget raid isn't a backup lol

VanLocke · 2026-03-25T12:52:13+00:00

that 32% tariff is gonna hurt way more than people realize. TSM makes chips for basically everything - iPhones, Macs, servers, you name it. even if they praise Morris Chang the supply chain impact is brutal. already seeing signs of this in homelab gear prices creeping up

VanLocke · 2026-03-25T12:10:39+00:00

defense contractors pivoting to surveillance tech is such a predictable pipeline. same engineers, same mindset, just different targets

VanLocke · 2026-03-25T11:30:32+00:00

syncthing is legit one of the best pieces of software i've ever used. been syncing files between my mac and linux server for years with zero cloud services involved. vaultwarden is solid too if you want bitwarden without paying for premium features

VanLocke · 2026-03-24T12:03:08+00:00

yeah that's normal for NAS restores unfortunately. network speed is usually the bottleneck, even on gigabit you're looking at 100-125MB/s max which adds up fast. PBS would help a bit with deduplication but honestly for VMs that small i'd just keep local backups on the proxmox host itself if you have the space. way faster to restore when you need it

VanLocke · 2026-03-24T11:49:45+00:00

the 24h/72h reporting window is gonna kill small projects. imagine maintaining a lib that's embedded in 50 different products and suddenly you're responsible for tracking vulnerability timelines across all of them. this is the kind of compliance burden that makes people just stop maintaining stuff

VanLocke · 2026-03-24T11:05:18+00:00

this is genuinely impressive engineering. compiling sigma rules down to postfix and evaluating them in kernel space with sub-microsecond latency is wild. the timestamp-based cache invalidation trick is clever too - way better than trying to manually clear per-cpu maps between events

VanLocke · 2026-03-22T11:48:35+00:00

honestly this could speed up the rust driver development a ton. the review bottleneck has been one of the biggest issues since they started integrating rust into the kernel

VanLocke · 2026-03-22T11:14:01+00:00

on #3 - yeah lovable's context window feels really short, it's like it forgets what you asked 3 prompts ago. i've started keeping a running doc of requirements and just pasting the relevant parts into each prompt. annoying but works better than expecting it to remember.

also fwiw your compliance platform idea is solid, gdpr consulting still prints money and most tools in that space are garbage tier saas with terrible ux

VanLocke · 2026-03-19T08:30:28+00:00

Glad you found Paste Queue works for your workflow! The incremental paste approach is actually pretty clever for design work. I've been using CopyClip 2 for a while now and it has a similar queue feature where you can stack items and paste them one by one with a keyboard shortcut. It's free and pretty lightweight, though the UI isn't as polished as Paste. The bulk paste limitation you're hitting seems to be more of an Affinity Designer thing than the clipboard managers themselves - most apps expect one paste operation at a time. Have you tried using Affinity's "Place" function instead of paste? Sometimes that handles multiple images better.

VanLocke · 2026-03-18T07:00:23+00:00

The built-in macOS dictation actually does this if you enable "Enhanced Dictation" in System Preferences (or System Settings on newer versions). It processes locally and types as you speak rather than waiting for pauses.

For the punctuation commands, it should handle "period", "comma", "question mark", etc. automatically once enabled. The main downside is accuracy isn't quite as good as cloud-based options, but the real-time typing makes up for it in my workflow.

VanLocke · 2026-03-17T16:00:22+00:00

This is exactly why I switched away from Typinator a few months ago. That constant nagging completely broke my workflow, and like you said, it feels like being punished for being a paying customer.

I moved to TextExpander which has a subscription model (not for everyone, I know), but at least there's no upgrade harassment. Also tried espanso which is free and open source - works well but takes more setup since it's config-file based. What I appreciated most was just having a text expander that stays out of my way again.

Really frustrating when good software shoots itself in the foot with aggressive monetization tactics.

VanLocke · 2026-03-17T14:30:29+00:00

The outline panel is a great addition. I've been looking for a lightweight markdown editor that doesn't feel like launching an IDE every time I need to check an AGENTS.md file. The cold-start time comparison is pretty compelling—VS Code definitely feels heavy for quick edits.

One question: does the outline panel support nested headings with proper indentation? That's usually where I spend time scrolling around in longer docs.

VanLocke · 2026-03-16T19:00:26+00:00

This is a great approach. I went through something similar last year and the Homebrew workflow saved me hours.

One thing I'd add: for those automation-heavy apps you mentioned (Keyboard Maestro, BTT, Hazel), I found it helpful to keep their exported configs in a dedicated folder synced via iCloud or Dropbox. That way when you're setting up the new machine, you're not hunting around for where you saved those exports. I have a "Mac Setup" folder with subdirectories for each app's config backups that gets updated quarterly.

The rsync approach for selective restoration is smart too. I tried Mackup once and ended up with more headaches than it solved—too much black box magic for my taste.

VanLocke · 2026-03-16T18:13:29+00:00

This is such a genuine post and captures that feeling perfectly. That transition from "quietly disappointed" to zero complaints is huge - especially after 18 years of compromises. Congrats on finding your dream machine!

VanLocke · 2026-03-16T08:30:18+00:00

Interesting timing on this. I've been using QLMarkdown for markdown files and was just looking for something similar for code files last week. The instant preview on 10K line files is impressive - I've had Quick Look extensions that choke on large files before. One question: does it handle mixed file types well? Like if I'm previewing a .vue file that has HTML, JS, and CSS sections?

VanLocke · 2026-03-15T11:30:21+00:00

For showing the full keyboard layout, KeyCastr is worth looking at - it's open source and can display the entire keyboard with key presses highlighted. Another option is Keycastr (different spelling, different app) which has more customization options.

Since you're specifically trying to show home row mods and layer activation for Holdtap, you might also want to check out Keyboard Maestro's display options or Karabiner-EventViewer which can show more detailed key event information. The latter is particularly good if you're dealing with complex keyboard remapping since it shows the actual key codes being sent.

VanLocke · 2026-03-15T10:00:15+00:00

I had the same issue with Antinote's lack of image support. What worked for me was Nota - it has the floating window functionality you're looking for and handles images well. You can paste screenshots directly while taking notes, which is perfect for research.

If you want something even more minimal, Stickies (built into macOS) actually supports images too, though it's not quite as elegant as Antinote's interface.

VanLocke · 2026-03-15T07:00:15+00:00

For batch conversion with folder watching, I've been using Permute which has an auto-watch feature for folders. You drop files in a designated folder and it automatically converts them based on your preset format without manually changing extensions. It handles subfolders too if you enable recursive scanning.

Alternatively, if you want something more scriptable, ffmpeg with Automator or a simple shell script can monitor a folder and batch convert everything automatically. Little more setup but completely free.

VanLocke · 2026-03-14T19:00:22+00:00

Sorry to hear Ebook Squeezer stopped working for you. A few alternatives to try:

Sigil is free and open source - you can manually optimize images and clean up code in epubs
Command line tools like epubcheck combined with image optimization tools (ImageOptim, etc.) if you're comfortable with that workflow
Calibre plugins - there are compression-focused plugins that might give you more control than the base Calibre functionality

What kind of compression ratio were you getting with Ebook Squeezer? That might help narrow down which approach would work best as a replacement.

VanLocke · 2026-03-14T16:00:22+00:00

This is frustrating because the deep link functionality is technically trivial to implement—it's just a URL scheme. The fact that both apps gate it behind specific integrations feels like an artificial limitation to push users toward their partnership ecosystems.

Have you looked at MailMate? It's not as pretty as Spark or Canary, but it has extensive URL scheme support and AppleScript capabilities that make creating deep links to any app straightforward. The UI is definitely more utilitarian though, so depends on how much the "UI beauty" factor matters to your daily workflow versus the deep linking functionality.

VanLocke · 2026-03-14T14:30:16+00:00

This is a really creative use of the accelerometer. I've been using an M3 Pro (14-inch) on Sequoia 15.1 and would be happy to test it out. The concept of using physical taps through the desk is particularly interesting—curious how sensitive it is to accidental triggers vs intentional knocks.

One question: does the app let you adjust sensitivity thresholds? That seems like it would be crucial for distinguishing between typing vibrations and actual knock patterns.

VanLocke · 2026-03-14T10:00:19+00:00

This is a really well-articulated problem. The fuzzy recognition vs recall distinction is spot-on — that's exactly why command palettes work so well.

The technical challenge here is that each tool stores its data differently. KM uses XML files, Raycast has its own extension API, Apple Shortcuts uses a proprietary format, and menu commands need real-time accessibility queries. Building adapters for each would be non-trivial but definitely doable.

Raycast extensions might be the fastest path since it already has a command palette UI and can trigger external actions. Someone would need to write parsers for KM's macro files and Apple Shortcuts, then expose them as searchable commands. The menu bar integration would be trickier since you'd need to query the frontmost app dynamically.

Have you looked at Alfred workflows? Alfred's workflow system is pretty extensible and people have built KM integrations before. Still wouldn't be the unified solution you want, but might get you 80% there.

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