First impressions of macOS 15 Sequoia and iOS 18
I updated to macOS 15 and iOS 18 on launch day and decided to jot down a few things I stumbled upon and / or tweaked right away—nothing comprehensive, just what caught my eye.
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Today I Learned
How to Set Up a Shortcut on iOS to Trigger a Photo ID Screenshot When Arriving at a Location
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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How To Streamline Web Tasks by Integrating Browserless, Playwright and ChangeDetection.io with n8n
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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A Potential Fix to Calendar Invites Not Showing Up and How to Fix It
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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How to Use Google Assistant Voice Commands to Control Devices Linked to Apple HomeKit
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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