Hello Internet is the best podcast. I love all the lore that has built up around it; from Tims to flags to tennis balls to postcards. So great.

So good that the latest update for Apple TV supports frequency switching. I’ve been waiting a long time for that improvement.

In exchange for quitting Facebook and Twitter, I’ve decided to put that time to more productive reading. Today I’ve started reading Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith, after hearing an episode of Cortex podcast where Grey and Myles wax lyrical about it. 📚

I’ve just disabled micro.blog cross-posting to Facebook. I don’t even want them getting my second-hand content.

I’ve created mail rules that filter bulk and computer-sent email into a “Machine Mail” folder. My inbox is seeing a lot less action now, which is for the better.

Deprioritising Facebook

A few months ago I stopped using Facebook. I deactivated my account, deleted the Facebook apps from my iOS devices, and went cold-turkey. I have subsequently had to reactivate my account because of the need to engage with some groups that exist only on Facebook, but I continue to ignore my timeline. It has been a great change for the better. Facebook adds a huge weight of nothing. It’s empty calories.

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I like playing music through Apple TV because I can visually choose songs and playlists. For me, this is a key weakness of voice controlled speakers, like HomePod.

Two exercise sessions today - gym and then basketball. Tomorrow morning I’m at the gym again - but it’s at 6:30am. Yikes!

I really like being a Fastmail customer, but it’s frustrating to miss out on third party service integrations that are available for Office 365 and GSuite.

I fell asleep on the couch earlier tonight. Now I can’t fall asleep in bed. I got the process wrong.