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The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.

How Markdown Took Over the World

Anil Dash (Hacker News, Mac Power Users): If mark_up_ is complicated, then the opposite of that complexity must be… mark_down_. This kind of solution, where it’s so smart it seems obvious in hindsight, is key to Markdown’s success. John worked to make a format that was so simple that anybody could pick it up in […]

Bulk Setting “Catch Up Automatically” in OmniFocus

It turns out that one of my favorite new features in OmniFocus 4.7 is the Catch Up Automatically option for repeating actions: With this setting turned off, completing an item will create the next occurrence following the schedule you have set, even when the next occurrence is in the past. With this setting turned on, […]

India May Want iOS’s Source Code

Tim Hardwick (Hacker News): Apple and other smartphone manufacturers are resisting an Indian government proposal that would require them to hand over source code for security review, reports Reuters. […] Apple, Google, Samsung, Xiaomi, and industry group MAIT have all reportedly objected, citing a lack of global precedent and concerns about revealing proprietary details. […] […]

Apple Creator Studio

Apple (Hacker News, ArsTechnica, MacRumors, 9To5Mac, MacStories, Reddit, Mac Power Users): Apple today unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of powerful creative apps designed to put studio-grade power into the hands of everyone, building on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions of creators around the world. The […]

Gmail Ending Support for Gmailify and POP Fetching

Google (via Adam Engst): Starting in January 2026, Gmail will no longer provide support for the following features: Gmailify: This feature allows you to get special features like spam protection or inbox organisation applied to your third-party email account. Learn more about Gmailify. Check mail from other accounts: Fetching emails from third-party accounts into your […]