I threw together a really simple Micro.blog plugin to automatically open external links in a new browser tab or window by adding a “_blank” target link attribute via Javascript. If you could use something like it, go install it from the plugin directory.
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Using Phosphor Icons for Micro.blog Navigation
Monday, May 26, 2025 • 4 min read
This post walks through how I’m using Phosphor icons for the Mastodon, Github and Search navigation links on my blog using the mnml theme.
AppleScript to Generate Strong Passwords
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • 2 min read
I’d totally forgotten I wrote this AppleScript until I needed to create a strong password this morning. If you’re a Mac user and need to generate unique strong passwords, give this script a try.
A Useful BBEdit AppleScript
Friday, October 11, 2024 • 1 min read
Soft-Wrap Text in BBEdit - Uncorrected
An oldie but goodie from John Gruber that I just discovered while looking for ways to soft-wrap text in BBEdit:
A Better AppleScript to Compress Files or Folders
Friday, April 14, 2023 • 4 min read
A while ago, I created an AppleScript that allows you to compress files and folders by simply dropping them onto the applet.
AppleScript to Compress Files and Folders
Saturday, August 2, 2014 • 1 min read
I had the need to select several folders at once in the Mac OS Finder and zip them up as individual archives. This AppleScript to compress files and folders was the solution I came up with.
Salesforce Flows, Visualforce and Context
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 • 3 min read
I was asked to find a solution for our field reps that would simplify the process of adding a completed task to their activities when they visited one of our retail stores.
Making a Field Appear Required on a Visualforce Page
Friday, October 19, 2012 • 3 min read
I’ve been working on a force.com app with the requirement that a user must enter a valid email address on a Visualforce page before being able to save a record.
AppleScript to Add Files in the Mac Finder
Friday, August 12, 2011 • 2 min read
Today I had the need to add a bunch of named text files to a folder in the Finder on my Mac.
AppleScript to Toggle the Mac Desktop
Saturday, October 16, 2010 • 1 min read
Here’s an AppleScript I use to quickly toggle desktop visibility for taking screenshots and recording screencasts that I thought might be useful for others.