I recently joined a gym. While they offer physical ID cards for check-in, most people are directed to use the mobile app to display a static barcode for entry. I set up an Apple Shortcut that automatically displays a screenshot of my gym ID when I arrive at the gym.
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I recently self-hosted ChangeDetection.io using Browserless and Playwright in Docker. My initial goal was to set up basic website monitoring for website changes and alerts on restocks and price drops. However, this setup unlocked possibilities for more advanced web automation tasks with n8n.
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Today, someone sent me an invite to a Google Calendar event, but I never received it. At first, I suspected it might be due to a spam prevention feature blocking the invite from appearing on my calendar from an unknown sender.
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This week, I was disappointed to discover that my Harmony Hub no longer worked with Google Assistant voice commands. I managed to get it working again by using Homebridge, some third-party Homebridge plugins, HomeKit, Automations and Routines.
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I've been using Shimano SPD pedals for decades, but it never occurred to me that I could adjust the tension to make clipping in and out easier or harder. Today, I discovered a 2.5mm adjustment bolt on the top of the pedal and a tension indicator on the rear binding of each pedal.
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