Exploring the Apple Ecosystem
The update addresses several issues including the inability to open Orion after updating to version 1.1.2.150 on MacOS, fixes PDF zoom support for MacOS touchpads, resolves invisible radio buttons on Mojave, and corrects a LinkedIn login error on Mojave. Additionally, some WebKit crashes were fixed to enhance website compatibility.
https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-rc-release-notes.html#macos-orion-1-1-2-151
FindDiskKiller is a native macOS app designed for macOS 14 and later that consolidates app disk I/O, AI agent storage, file activity, and drive health information into a single workspace. It enables users to monitor sustained disk usage by processes, trace file access, review AI conversation storage, and view device health metrics without uploading any data off-device. The app operates with minimal permissions by default, supports both Apple silicon and Intel Macs, and offers targeted tools for understanding and managing disk activity with an emphasis on user privacy.
The update for Orion Browser includes numerous bug fixes and improvements such as resolving crashes caused by tab numbers, fixing extension popup issues, enhancing container functionality including bulk-select and restoration after restart, and improving translation features with better state management and performance. Additionally, it addresses memory leaks, tab loading problems, UI glitches across different layouts and platforms, and overall app stability with multiple crash fixes.
https://orionbrowser.com/updates/orion-release-notes.html#macos-orion-1-1-2-150
Michael Harley details his 2026 backup strategy based on the 3-2-1 principle: maintaining three copies of important files across two different media types, with one copy stored offsite. He uses Borg with Borgmatic for encrypted, deduplicated, versioned backups from his Debian laptop to both a local Synology NAS and offsite BorgBase storage, scheduled via systemd timers and monitored with Uptime Kuma to ensure reliability. This approach balances efficiency, security, and recoverability while highlighting practical considerations like retention policies and passphrase management.
https://michaelharley.net/posts/2026/08/11/my-backup-strategy-2026/
Photosynthesis is an upcoming iPhone camera app launching in summer 2026 that captures simultaneous photos from two lenses and combines them into a single high-resolution image, preserving optical detail with no generative AI. It enhances the iPhone’s photography by merging the wide field of view of one lens with the fine detail of another, allowing users to crop or reframe without losing quality, and includes a custom editor tailored for two-lens photos. The app supports iPhones with two or three lenses from the iPhone 11 onward and offers free unlimited capture and editing with optional subscription upgrades for additional features and export options.
