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stefandesu commented on Can you trust that permission pop-up on macOS?   wts.dev/posts/tcc-who/... · Posted by u/nmgycombinator
cypherpunks01 · 7 months ago
Just recently learned I should be installing mac apps into my home directory Applications, not the system Applications (as every single app installer suggests). Of course, only makes sense for a single-user machine.

If I downgrade myself to a non-admin user, and install apps into my home Applications, then I'm not bothered by permissions requests from apps to update themselves. Almost all of them can just do it, on their own, with non-admin permissions. The only exceptions I've found are Tailscale and other stuff that needs higher level OS integration.

Edit since upvotes: Non-admin user operation was recommended by the Pareto Security app, see info on this specific item: https://paretosecurity.com/mac/checks/not-using-admin

All Pareto security checks: https://paretosecurity.com/mac/checks

App: https://paretosecurity.com/mac and https://github.com/paretoSecurity/pareto-mac

stefandesu · 7 months ago
I knew that ~/Applications exists, but never really used it until I started at my new job where I didn’t have admin permissions by default. Now I’ve configured Homebrew to install casks into ~/Applications and it works for almost all applications.
stefandesu commented on Ask HN: What are you working on? (March 2025)    · Posted by u/david927
itwenty · 9 months ago
I released an iOS app last October for users who use Apple Watch to record their workouts - https://mergefit.itwenty.me

It lets users merge two or more workouts into a single one. There have been times when I have been out riding, hiking or whatever and accidentally end the activity on my apple watch instead of pausing it. Starting a new workout means having your stats split across the two workouts.

The "usual" way to merge such workouts is to export all of them to individual FIT files, then use a tool like fitfiletools.com to merge the individual FIT files. You then have a merged FIT file, which is difficult to import back into Apple Health. This process also requires access to the internet, which is not always guaranteed when out in remote areas.

MergeFit makes this process easy by merging workouts right on device and without the need to deal with FIT files at all. It reads data directly from Apple Health and writes the merged data back to Apple Health.

The app reached a small milestone a few days ago - crossing 1000$ in total sales.

stefandesu · 9 months ago
Great idea! One other thing that annoys me is the inability to trim workouts, mostly walking workouts which I forgot to stop. Even when the Apple Watch asks you if you want to end the workout, it doesn’t cut off the end where nothing happened anymore. It should be possible to do this (semi-)automatically using the heart rate and movement data.
stefandesu commented on Apple Debuts iPhone 16e   apple.com/newsroom/2025/0... · Posted by u/dm
deergomoo · 10 months ago
At this point there’s only really one thing I want from an iPhone and that’s an option for a 12/13 mini sized device again. Surely those phones didn’t sell so few that it’s not worth doing at all?
stefandesu · 10 months ago
Yes please. My new job just provided me with a new phone, but all the models are just too big. I guess I’ll get used to it, but I’d rather have the current features in a Mini body.
stefandesu commented on Forced to upgrade   herman.bearblog.dev/force... · Posted by u/SpookyChoice
creer · a year ago
And really "every other generation" would be pretty nice too. An actually small phone, actually supported for a few years (included in the guidelines for app writers and to remind web page designers that this exists). We could live with "every other generation".

That would be better than "Eh, we don't believe in it anyway" kind of reluctance.

stefandesu · a year ago
I'd be happy with a new mini even every third generation. My 12 mini is still great except for the battery life (even after getting a new battery less than a year ago).
stefandesu commented on The 'Return to Office' Lies   blog.avas.space/rto/... · Posted by u/speckx
taeric · a year ago
3-4 hours a day commuting? I confess I used to bike to the office and that could take about 3 hours/day, but I could cut it down to a 2 hour/day by switching to an ebike. I also like biking. On my "work from home" days I would aim for an hour and a half ride every morning.

I can't imagine being in a longer commute that I didn't like.

stefandesu · a year ago
How do you like biking 3 hours a day? I'm starting a new job next year that requires me to be at the office most days. It's 40-50 minutes each way by bus or about an hour (if you're fast or with an e-bike) by bicycle, and I'm already considering getting an e-bike for the summer months for this. (It would be only 20-25 minutes by car, but I'm not willing to commute daily by car I think. I also just don't want to own a car in the first place.)
stefandesu commented on Looking for a Job Is Tough   blog.kaplich.me/looking-f... · Posted by u/skaplich
stefandesu · a year ago
I guess Europe isn't nearly as bad as the US. My portfolio (and probably my actual skills) are nowhere close to what some of those in the comments that can't find a job are offering, but I was able to secure a job in Trondheim, Norway (where I'm about to move in January) with a single application and interview. I assume there weren't too many people in the Trondheim area who were willing to work at an office and who already know Vue.js pretty well.
stefandesu commented on Ask HN: Life-changing purchases since 2020? (Under $100 and under $1000)    · Posted by u/systemkwiat
drcongo · a year ago
Same, I replaced mine with a Suri a few months ago because while brushing my teeth I can't help thinking about the amount of plastic waste Oral B and regular toothbrushes produce. I love the Suri - https://www.trysuri.com
stefandesu · a year ago
I've been using my Suri toothbrush for about 2 1/2 years I think (I had one on preorder before it came out). It's nice, compact, brushes well (according to my recent dentist visit), great battery life (usually over a month of twice per day brushing), and great USB-C charging case (that's the best part IMO).

What I don't like:

- Automatically turns off after 4x 30 seconds - I usually need a little more time than that.

- Proprietary replacements heads - I'm worried that they'll go out of business and I won't be able to get replacement heads anymore. (I could buy them in bulk now, but what if the toothbrush itself breaks and I can't get a new one?)

stefandesu commented on Show HN: Wispr Flow – A new voice dictation experience    · Posted by u/tankots42
stefandesu · a year ago
Hi, I had your intro video suggested to me on YouTube and it looks pretty cool. However, neither the videos nor the website answers my most critical question: Is it fully local, or is there a cloud involved? Thanks!
stefandesu commented on Ask HN: What are you working on (September 2024)?    · Posted by u/david927
XetiNA · a year ago
I've been trying to work on things that aren't necessarily economically valuable but that are on my mind and I want to share.

For example, a carbon footprint calculator that pokes fun at the idea of the individual being to blame for climate change. https://a.mancato.nl/climate-calculator

And after seeing my dad struggle to find stuff online because he was seeing so many ads, I made an adblocker ad. https://a.mancato.nl/adblock

stefandesu · a year ago
The climate calculator is absolute genius! I instantly had to share it with my friends.
stefandesu commented on Kino: Pro Video Camera   lux.camera/introducing-ki... · Posted by u/louis-paul
selectodude · 2 years ago
Halide has a lifetime IAP for $60 in there.
stefandesu · 2 years ago
Which was an about 10x increase from the original price. Sure, it was definitely underpriced back then, but it was still a... let's say bold move.

u/stefandesu

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