Always take the road less traveled.
I created this post just to have a reference for all the Apple keyboard symbols without resorting to searching the internet.
| Symbol | Key |
|---|---|
| ⌘ | Command key |
| ⌥ | Option/Alt key |
| ⇪ | Capslock key |
| ⇧ | Shift key |
| ⌃ | Control key |
 | Fn key |
 | Display brightness |
 | Keyboard brightness |
 | Eject |
| | Apple |
References:
My most used:
| Shortcut | Function |
|---|---|
| ⌘N | New item (New message in Mail, new event in Calendar view) |
| ⌥⌘N | New email |
| ⌘R | Reply |
| ⇧⌘R | Reply All |
| ⌘J | Forward |
| E | Archive |
| ⌘D | Delete |
| ⌘Enter | Send |
Full list of shortcuts: Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts for Outlook
I’ve struggled to navigate the command line since switching to iTerm2, but Marius’s post about remapping the arrow and delete keys fixed that issue.
Go to Profiles > Keys > Key Mapping to add/alter the mappings listed below:
| Shortcut | Command | Action | Send |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⌥ ← | Jump to start of word | Send Escape Sequence | b |
| ⌥ → | Jump to end of word | Send Escape Sequence | f |
| ⌘ ← | Jump to start of line | Send Hex Code | 0x01 |
| ⌘ → | Jump to end of line | Send Hex Code | 0x05 |
| ⌥ ⌫ | Delete to start of word | Send Hex Code | 0x17 |
| ⌘ ⌫ | Delete entire line | Send Hex Code | 0x15 |
Microsoft announced Windows Server 2025 along with some great features! Can we say hotpatching??
Server maintenance gets faster and easier, for a price: Windows Server 2022 can upgrade directly from Windows Update. Microsoft also introduced Hotpatching for all versions of Windows 2025, but this requires Azure Arc to be enabled and have an active subscription.
Active Directory gets some love: A new functional level introduces scalability enhancements such as larger pages and support for over 64 cores. There are also several security improvements to the LDAP and Kerberos and the ability to prioritize replication.
NTLM is on the way out: Windows will now support local Kerberos authentication and provide a Local KDC feature.
Several storage enhancements: Improvements for NVMe, Storage Replica performance enhancements, and ReFS native Dedup and Compression.
Hyper-V gets better GPU support: You can now partition GPU resources, or assign GPUs to an HA pool. Hyper-V is also getting dynamic processor compatibility, allowing you to have multiple processor generations within the same cluster.
File Servers Improvements: Microsoft is rolling out SMB over QUIC for secure access to corporate file shares without a VPN.
These are just the highlights that I picked up after watching the last Ignite session: Introducing Windows Server 2025!
Despite having a population of just 1,400, until recently, Tokelau’s .tk domain had more users than any other country. Here’s why.
— Read on www.technologyreview.com/2023/11/02/1082798/tiny-pacific-island-global-capital-cybercrime/
(From How .tk Became a TLD for Scammers – Schneier on Security
— Read on www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/11/how-tk-became-a-tld-for-scammers.html)
I’ve been having trouble controlling my garage door using the MyQ integration in Homebridge. The MyQ plugin would randomly stop working until I restarted the Homebridge server. Then it stopped working after the most recent plugin update. I tried several fixes from Reddit that didn’t work, so I gave up and started using the MyQ app again. The MyQ API calls used by these plugins are proprietary, and it looks like MyQ doesn’t want any 3rd parties utilizing it. So no more telling Siri to close my garage door until I fix it.
I stumbled across the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener (MSG100HK) in one of those Reddit posts while trying to fix my old setup. I’ve been happy with the other Meross HomeKit devices I’ve purchased. Meross integrates nicely with Apple Home, and they have a good price point. This device is no different – it lists for a bit less than the MyQ devices do.
The Meross opener operates differently from the MyQ setup. Everything is wired to your door opener, so there are no batteries to replace. There is also no programming a new remote with your door opener, making almost any garage door opener compatible with Meross’ opener. Installation took about 30 minutes including taking down the MyQ. Adding to Apple Home took about 30 seconds and did not require the Meross app.
My experience with the Meross opener is better than MyQ. The opener responds nearly instantly to open/close commands. There is also no warning beep or flashing light when you trigger a door close. It works just like the button on your wall! I recommend the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener (MSG100HK) over a MyQ device.
Solving the “My SQL Server service fails to start when restarting the computer when using a group managed service account” issue.
— Read on blog.waynesheffield.com/wayne/archive/2018/02/using-gmsa-sql-server/
Google is going to start enforcing sender authentication along with other best practices for all bulk mail senders.
— Read on blog.google/products/gmail/gmail-security-authentication-spam-protection/
This blog posting is just a list of PKI best practices and common practices. If you are implementing your own PKI or simply assessing your own PKI you can use this list to determine if your design or implementation is inline with industry best practices. This is by no means an exhaustive list, just common…
— Read on xdot509.blog/2020/10/15/pki-best-practices/
I’ve been busy during work hours and relaxing off-hours, meaning this post covers three weeks instead of the 1 week that I intended.
Home Automation: Simple steps to offload some maintenance work this week. I am setting up unattended-upgrades to automatically install most updates including restarting if needed. If all works as expected, I should be getting emails from the machines after they patch. I used this article from LinuxOpSys to set it up, but I also had to install the mailutils package to ensure I had the ability to send emails.
#328 – Health & Longevity – Making Sense with Sam Harris – Overcast – My key takeaway from this episode is the only proven weight reduction is caloric restriction. I find it curious that nobody home much nutrient density has fallen in our food.
Black Hat USA 2023 – Bitdefender macOS Threat Report Reveals Key Dangers for Mac Users – Looks like Trojans are the most likely threat to a Mac.
Stopping at 90% – Austin Z. Henley – Did you document your work? Did you share your work with your team? Can someone pick up where you left off? If not, you are not done.
Bill Gates-backed nuclear contender Terra Power aims to build dozens of UK reactors – CityAM – When will the US get behind these small modular reactors? These could be installed in/around existing substations, providing greater capacity and resilience for our grid.
Solar power generation averted Europe’s heat crisis – I want solar on my home even more now.
Run every day – Duarte O.Carmo – I appreciate the concept of taking back your time, especially to prioritize your health.
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here’s how to keep yourself safe | AP News – Unfortunate but verifiable true stats. We see far too many folks succumbing to scams every day.
This Heat Is Shaking the Very Foundation of the Ocean Food Web | WIRED – More negative impacts from climate change.
Fitch downgrades U.S. after debt limit stalemate – POLITICO – Old news – still feels like a country-wide facepalm just happened.
PodcastOne: 875: Jonathan Kennedy | How Pathogens Have Shaped Our World – Wow
What I’m Doing and How It’s Going – A very powerful and informative post from Daniel Messler on what he’s doing now that he left corporate life. I personally think he’s got a somewhat negative view on what corporates are doing, but he’s s not far off the mark. It is time to go if a business can only motivate someone by having them in the office and under their thumb. There were plenty of jobs that never would have been WFH, and plenty of people who just are not cut out for it. But if you have got the right people in the right seats on the bus, then you’re probably fine.
Billion Dollar Heist: The simple typo that stopped the Bangladesh bank robbers from stealing $1 billion – Always proofread before hitting submit – even if you are a criminal. (Via Cyberwire)
