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Open-Source Tooling

Open-source tools empower creative production. I use them throughout my workflow including DAWs, synthesizers, sample packs, Linux OS, website frameworks, and more. I'm exploring team communications and document editing options. I advocate for open-source resources and emphasize culture's free evolution.

https://johnoestmannmusic.com/tooling/

Sober Ringtones

Sober Ringtones offers modest, non-cringe ringtones for calls and notifications. Features four styles: 101 (Stealth), 102 (Low-Key), 103 (Exuberant), and 104 (Attention Seeker). Created by Francesco Bonomi, distributed under CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

https://sober-ringtones.wize.io/

Apple’s Reminders App Has Seven Power User Features Worth Your Attention

Apple's Reminders app features seven key tools for power users:

  1. Sections: Create subheadings within lists.
  2. Column View: Visual task management similar to Trello.
  3. Location-based Reminders: Alerts triggered by your location.
  4. Collaboration: Share lists and assign tasks to others.
  5. Templates: Save and reuse task lists for projects.
  6. Smart Lists: Dynamic lists based on configurable filters.
  7. Tags: Enhanced organization using tags for tasks.

https://9to5mac.com/2025/02/14/apples-reminders-app-seven-power-user-features/

Official Imapsync Migration Tool ( Release 2.290 )

Imapsync (v2.290) is an IMAP transfer tool for migrating or backing up email accounts. It supports Windows, Linux, and macOS and allows incremental, recursive transfers without duplicates. It cannot migrate contacts or calendars and isn't designed for active sync between accounts. Support is available upon purchase, which costs €120 for software and professional help, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The tool is widely used with significant email transfer statistics. Detailed installation and usage documentation is provided.

https://imapsync.lamiral.info/

Apple Now Lets You Move Purchases Between Your 25 Years of Accounts

Apple now allows users to migrate purchases between Apple accounts. Users can combine content like apps and music from secondary accounts into a primary one, but migration is restricted to once a year and is unavailable in certain regions. Specific requirements, such as two-factor authentication and recent activity conditions, must be met for the process to succeed.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/apple-now-lets-you-move-purchases-between-your-25-years-of-accounts/

25 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Changed the Path of the PC Forever

Steve Jobs transformed computing 25 years ago at Macworld 2000 by unveiling Mac OS X, marking a pivotal shift for Apple and the PC world. This update addressed long-standing issues of the classic Mac OS, introducing modern features such as multitasking and a graphical interface designed for the future. Jobs' demo showcased significant innovations like the Dock and improved Finder navigation, setting the foundation for macOS and other Apple operating systems that endure today. Ultimately, the introduction of Mac OS X redefined the Mac experience for years to come.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2568010/looking-back-25-years-later-even-steve-was-wrong-about-mac-os-x.html

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