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Short reads about working faster on macOS.
Shortcuts you didn't know existed, workflows you'll want to copy, and a few opinions about Mac apps along the way.
RGB isn't enough: HSL, CMYK, and OKLCH color notations
RGB is the screen's language, but it's awkward for humans. From HSL that changes 'a bit brighter' in one move, to CMYK pressed in ink, to OKLCH tuned to human eyes — the color notations designers actually use.
How computers make color: RGB, HEX, and binary
Where does #FF5733 in a design spec actually come from? This post unpacks why RGB's three channels run from 0 to 255, how 8-bit binary produces 256 values, and how RGB gets shortened into HEX notation.
fn key shortcuts on Mac that almost nobody knows
A collection of macOS shortcuts you can trigger from the fn key — Dock, Mission Control, Quick Note, Notification Center, Control Center, full screen, show desktop, Page Up/Down, and more.
Why I built fns: I'm addicted to shortcuts.
In the AI era, shortcuts and productivity tools matter more than ever. But the prime shortcut slots are already claimed by big tech — and the fn key was sitting empty. So I built fns.