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Posts by cogmodo

Interface Paradigms | cogmodo The evolution of computer interfaces has progressed from punchcards to graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and touchscreens, making interaction more intuitive. The rise of AI introduces a new paradigm, a...

with the advent of ai the way we interact with our computing devices has changed. is this the end of graphical user interfaces as we know them today?

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #ai #gui #interface #computing #touchscreen #communication #interaction

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Resize Windows to Fixed Dimensions | cogmodo A tutorial on how to resize a specific window on a Mac to fixed dimensions using the Keyboard Maestro app. The steps include creating a new macro, setting a keyboard shortcut trigger, and adding the "...

how to resize a window on your screen to fixed pixel dimensions? here's a solution using the keyboard maestro app and the "resize a window" action on your mac

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #macos #howto #keyboardmaestro #automation

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Take A Screenshot Without Shadow | cogmodo Mac users can take screenshots using keyboard shortcuts. To capture a window without the shadow, use SHIFT + CMD + 4, SPACE, hover over the window, then press OPTION while clicking.

on macos have you ever wondered how to take a screenshot of a window without the shadow? the option key makes all the difference! here’s how...

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #macos #howto #screenshot

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WEBP and HEIC to JPG with Hazel | cogmodo A Hazel automation is created to convert .webp and .heic image files to .jpg format. The automation uses a folder in Finder as a target, applies a rule with conditions for .webp and .heic extensions, ...

even in the age of ai traditional automation apps like hazel matter. here's a walkthrough to convert those pesky webp and heic images to the standard jpg format

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #automation #hazel #macos #webp #heic

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AI Editor Fired | cogmodo As a non native English speaker, I have decided to stop using an AI editor for my writing. I believe that the flaws and imperfections in my writing are a part of my unique voice and that the increasin...

i'm so tired reading all those ai generated texts on the internet. it makes me sad to see the open web die so rapidly. it's just annoying, and yes incredibly tiring. so i stopped using all of this ai slang entirely

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #ai

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Monospace Love | cogmodo A review of popular monospace fonts in 2026, highlighting their use for coding and general writing. The post covers Jetbrains Mono, Fira Code, Monaspace, Victor Mono, Maple Mono, IBM Plex Mono, and th...

i've created a list of some new and not so new monospace fonts for editing, writing and coding. it's 2026 and some fresh paint is desperately needed!

cogmodo.com/monospacelove

#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #font #monospace #design #type

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Fuzziness | cogmodo The digital world, once precise and predictable, has become increasingly fuzzy with the advent of AI. This fuzziness, characterized by imprecise and sometimes incorrect outputs, challenges the traditi...

life is a mess, humans are unreliable, language is vage at best and now computers are striving to become more and more like us? let's face it: with ai, even the digital has become fuzzy

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #philosophy #ai #technology #tech

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Maintenance | cogmodo Maintenance is a fundamental aspect of life, encompassing everything from bodily functions to societal structures. It is not a burden but a prerequisite for meaning, as it allows us to preserve and su...

after many months i'm back with a new blog post. finally! and it's about a thing that bugs me every single day: maintenance and why your daily chores still make sense...

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #iamwriting #philosophy

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Context Menus with BetterTouchTool | cogmodo BetterTouchTool is a versatile app that can be used to customize context menus, trackpad gestures and more. The app allows users to add custom context menu items, such as a “New File” option in Finder...

here are some more walkthroughs for the bettertouchtool app. i hope they are helpful to begin with. among them are topics like context menus, hidden files and the middle mouse button. enjoy!

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #apple #automation #bettertouchtool #btt

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Hyperkey with BetterTouchTool | cogmodo The hyperkey concept, popularized by Brett Terpstra, utilizes the caps lock key as a fifth modifier key to access additional keyboard shortcuts. In this case the Better Touch Tool app is used to remap...

as a longtime sceptic i'm finally all in with the hyperkey. here's how to set it up with the help of the bettertouchtool app

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#blog #writing #writingcommunity #apple #automation #bettertouchtool #btt #hyperkey

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Object Character | cogmodo Objects, as distinct entities, help us understand the world and define ourselves. Apple’s success lies in creating beautiful, desirable objects like iPhones and iPads, which are easily grasped and und...

tim cook is busy these days. but besides trump, tariffs, appstore cuts, the fortnite battle and various national steering legislations there‘s one more thing: the object character of apple’s lineup

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#blog #writing #apple #design #philosophy #technology

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Cautionary Tales – “Dangerously near to absolute perfection” In 1900, two friends in the flourishing Arts and Crafts Movement in London share a vision: to print the ultimate edition of the Bible. Together they create The Doves Press, and its unique font, Dov…

@timharford.ft.com has already covered the story in the most recent episode of his podcast „cautionary tales“

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Doves Type | cogmodo The Doves Press, founded in 1900 by T.J. Cobden Sanderson and Emery Walker, produced elegant typefaces and books until its dissolution in 1909. After Cobden Sanderson’s death, he destroyed the metal p...

the typeface „doves type“ has such an interesting backstory, certainly good enough for a podcast but it could easily be a movie as well

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#blog #writing #design #typography #art

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Resize Images with Hazel | cogmodo Hazel, a powerful automation tool for Mac, can be used to resize images and add metadata. The process involves creating a new folder and rule in Hazel, setting conditions for image size, and using she...

i’ve created a new automation with hazel to resize my images for social media, strip away all unnecessary metatags and include my personal iptc tags. all in on go! behind the scenes: the sips command and exiftool

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#writing #blog #automation #hazel #sips #exiftool

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AI and Consciousness | cogmodo The definition of consciousness, especially in the context of AI, is complex and debated. While some argue that only humans are conscious, others propose that any creature capable of reacting to exter...

my first post on my new website is all about some connections between #ai and #consciousness

i’ve recently read the book „gödel, escher, bach: an eternal golden braid“ by d. hofstadter and listened to the #mindscapepodcast

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