macOS

All my posts about various macOS technologies

42 posts

macOS posts from using Apple machines as a daily platform for automation, containers, development, music workflows, and local AI experiments. Expect Homebrew, shell setup, Docker and Podman on Macs, Python environments, dotfiles, and the occasional note from rebuilding the toolbox after another OS upgrade.

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12 Jan 202514 min read

Personal Project Updates and AI Editors

About that time I wrote and published an App to the Apple App Store without knowing how to code

24 Nov 20247 min read

Running Flux on macOS

“Learn how to install and use MFLUX to run FLUX.1 models on macOS. This guide explores generating high-quality AI images, comparing [Schnell] and [Dev] models, and enhancing outputs with LoRAs for custom styles.”

17 Nov 20242 min read

Zsh Conda Environment Selector Function

Streamline your Python workflow on macOS with a custom Zsh function for quickly selecting and activating Conda environments. Simplify environment management with this interactive and efficient solution!

28 Oct 20247 min read

Vinyl Scrobbling macOS App

15 Sept 20243 min read

How to Install Ansible on a Mac: A Modern Approach

A guide to installing and managing Ansible on macOS using Conda, with tips for handling collections and dependencies.

16 Jun 20245 min read

Day to Day Tools, the 2024 edition

Day-to-day tools for a macOS user in 2024: Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, Paste, 1Password, and more. Discover essential desktop, terminal, and online services for productivity.

14 Apr 20248 min read

Installing and running InvokeAI on macOS

A step-by-step guide on installing and running InvokeAI on macOS for local AI image generation using Conda and Python.

6 Apr 202410 min read

Conda for Python environment management on macOS

Learn how to efficiently manage Python environments on your MacBook Pro using Conda. This comprehensive guide covers installation, creating and activating environments, installing packages, and best practices for streamlining your Python development workflow.

2 Apr 20243 min read

Updating my dotfiles

For the first time in nearly a decade, I updated my dotfiles blog post.