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My monthly update for March 2026 is out now! This month there's some new networking gear, lots of stuff about #KeyboardMaestro (and some #Alfred), some behind the scenes insights for a labs video I did with @macsparky, and a few software bits and pieces.
Grab yourself a drink and read along at https://buymeacoffee.com/sylumer/march-2026-4644851, then share it on to a friend or colleague ☕️
NOTICE: iOS 26.4 and Drafts Sync Efficiency
TLDR; if you have not yet installed the iOS 26.4 update it might be best to wait a little while, because it includes a bug that makes Drafts sync (and other apps that rely on iCloud sync) less immediate. If you have installed this update, don’t worry too much. There’s no risk of data loss, you may just notice slower updates between devices.
Details: https://forums.getdrafts.com/t/ios-26-4-and-sync-efficiency/16617
TLDR; if you have not yet installed the iOS 26.4 update it might be best to wait a little while, because it includes a bug that makes Drafts sync (and other apps that rely on iCloud sync) less immediate. If you have installed this update, don’t worry too much. There’s no risk of data loss, you may just notice slower updates between devices. Overview The iOS (and iPadOS) 26.4 update shipped with a bug effecting many apps that utilize iCloud (specifically CloudKit) for sync. To be clear, Drafts...
Spring is in the air and I have been doing some #KeyboardMaestro spring cleaning recently.
https://www.thoughtasylum.com/2026/03/31/keyboard-maestro-macro-groups/
It is spring and so the time to do some spring cleaning. Inspired by some recent amendments to Conductor, my Alfred workflow for Keyboard Maestro, I decided to tidy up some of my macros and macro groups. As part of that, I realigned some of my macro groups to my current conventions, and in this post, I’m going to share a few details about my approach.
My monthly round up post for February is *finally* out. A new #Alfred workflow, a new #hamradio antenna, a #StreamDeck plugin update, and the usual forum stuff, recommendations and additional curiosities. And still 100% free, though a coffee is always a tasty bonus ☕🤩
@rnailo I’ve just pushed a 1.1.0 version. This removes the jq dependency and incorporates a check and some guidance for full disk access. Turns out that a file I was checking is covered by TCC (Transparency Consent and Control) and so needs that elevated disk access permission to read it. I’d not noticed as I had already given Alfred full disk access - probably just for file navigation.
Running `update lens` in Alfred should pick it up.
Thanks again.
@rnailo In fact, I will take a look at rewriting the part I'm using jq for in JXA to try and remove the dependency completely. Should be possible. I just need to experiment a little.
Thanks for flagging it.
@rnailo Strange. I didn't have maybe I had that all done way back bedore using it here. I do want to have instructions in case it does happen - or even add a check into the workflow.
Can you recall anything about the other dialogs?
Would you like to change #focus modes from the #Mac launcher app #Alfred?
I have just published a new Alfred workflow that might just help with that. It dynamically lists your available modes and lets you toggle them on or off with ease and without having to do things like create a switching shortcut every time you add or modify a focus mode.
There's an intro blog post and a documentation page too:
• https://www.thoughtasylum.com/2026/02/14/changing-focus/
• https://www.thoughtasylum.com/alfred/alfred_lens/
With January 2026 in the rear view mirror it is time for me to put out my usual round up. January had…
- A little scripting on the blog.
- I finally updated my Apple device OSes to 26.
- I’ve been fixing, creating, and enhancing things in #Alfred workflows.
- My #Mac #Automation #StreamDeck plugin has had several updates.
- I made an amateur/ham radio antenna.
- There are also some software recommendations too.
You can read my round up totallty free at: https://buymeacoffee.com/sylumer/january-2026-4470120
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