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Omarchy on a 2017 MacBook Pro: A Developer's Perspective
My Omarchy Experience on a 2017 MacBook Pro
It’s not every day that a new operating system truly impresses me, especially when running on older hardware. However, my recent experience with Omarchy on my trusty 2017 MacBook Pro has been overwhelmingly positive. This setup has, hands down, provided the best development environment I’ve encountered to date.
For years, this particular MacBook Pro has been a workhorse. While it’s still a capable machine, newer macOS versions have sometimes felt a bit sluggish, and the overall experience wasn’t as snappy as it once was. Enter Omarchy. From the moment I installed it, the system felt revitalized. The interface is clean, intuitive, and remarkably responsive, breathing new life into the hardware.
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The White Screen App
My iPhone’s Transformation with the “White Screen” App
In our hyper-connected world, the smartphone has become an extension of ourselves. It’s our communication hub, our source of entertainment, and our primary tool for productivity. However, this constant connectivity comes at a price. The endless stream of notifications, the alluring glow of app icons, and the siren call of social media can easily pull us into a vortex of distraction, leaving us feeling drained and unproductive. I, for one, have often found myself mindlessly scrolling through feeds, checking for updates, and losing precious time to the digital abyss. This is a story about how I reclaimed my focus and boosted my productivity with a surprisingly simple solution: the “White Screen” app.
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Never Look Back - Introduction
An introduction to the ‘Never Look Back’ series, detailing the author’s journey from Ruby on Rails to Elixir and Phoenix. -
Never Look Back - The Allure of the Ruby Slippers
Chapter 1: Exploring the initial appeal and powerful features of Ruby on Rails, including Convention over Configuration and ActiveRecord. -
Never Look Back - The Cracks in the Foundation
Chapter 2: Discussing the challenges and limitations encountered with Ruby on Rails as applications scale, including magic becoming obfuscation, concurrency issues, and architectural patterns.