Justin Pot
@jhpot.bsky.social
I am a freelance journalist and a person. I believe that tech is a tool, not a way of life, and that we should use it to connect with each other. I currently write for Lifehacker, WIRED, The Atlantic, PopSci, PCMag, and The Wall Street Journal.
I don't even know what to say. Literally. https://justinpot.com/whats-worth-saying-right-now/
Justin Pot
Lately I’ve been wanting to write a newsletter and realizing that, for the most part, I don’t feel like I have much to say. I sometimes wonder if it’s depression, but I’m not sure it is. My life is…
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December 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I don't even know what to say. Literally. https://justinpot.com/whats-worth-saying-right-now/
If I ran Disney I would not invest a billion dollars into a money losing plagiarism machine but I guess that's why I'm not a business genius.
December 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If I ran Disney I would not invest a billion dollars into a money losing plagiarism machine but I guess that's why I'm not a business genius.
switching to a shittier font to own the libs www.reuters.com/world/us/rubi...
Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor Antony Blinken's decision to adopt Calibri a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
switching to a shittier font to own the libs www.reuters.com/world/us/rubi...
i made a scatterbrained playlist of songs i liked this year if anyone is interested open.spotify.com/playlist/75k...
songs i liked in 2025
Playlist · potrick · 24 items
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December 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
i made a scatterbrained playlist of songs i liked this year if anyone is interested open.spotify.com/playlist/75k...
oh wow Meta managed to poach the genius behind Liquid Glass a universally loved design system that isn't ugly and has no accessibility issues whatsoever
December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
oh wow Meta managed to poach the genius behind Liquid Glass a universally loved design system that isn't ugly and has no accessibility issues whatsoever
I know there's like five Android/Mac users but if you're one of them this app is worth checking out: https://lifehacker.com/tech/airsync-app-mac-and-android
This App Makes It Easy for Androids and Macs to Talk to Each Other
Airsync, a free application for macOS and Android, makes the two operating systems seamless.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I know there's like five Android/Mac users but if you're one of them this app is worth checking out: https://lifehacker.com/tech/airsync-app-mac-and-android
Apple's Shortcuts is a rare instance of AI making something actually better. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-shortcuts-just-got-a-lot-better/
Apple’s Most Overlooked App Just Got a Lot Better
Apple Shortcuts, which lets users write custom automations, recently earned some new capabilities thanks to Apple Intelligence. Here’s how to make the most of this upgrade.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Apple's Shortcuts is a rare instance of AI making something actually better. https://www.wired.com/story/apple-shortcuts-just-got-a-lot-better/
Bring back Launchpad (sort of) https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-bring-back-launchpad-in-macos/
Missing Launchpad in MacOS 26? Here’s How to Bring It Back
Apple has retired the Mac’s Launchpad, a feature that displayed all your apps and let you quickly pick the one you want to open. You can recreate the app launcher using these alternatives.
www.wired.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Bring back Launchpad (sort of) https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-bring-back-launchpad-in-macos/
Bring back Launchpad (sort of) https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-bring-back-launchpad-in-macos/
Missing Launchpad in MacOS 26? Here’s How to Bring It Back
Apple has retired the Mac’s Launchpad, a feature that displayed all your apps and let you quickly pick the one you want to open. You can recreate the app launcher using these alternatives.
www.wired.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Bring back Launchpad (sort of) https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-bring-back-launchpad-in-macos/
good morning, friends www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSQK...
ZEDS DEAD - CHANNEL FLIPPING
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November 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
good morning, friends www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSQK...
Coffee doesn't sober you up, and other booze myths to keep in mind for the holidays: https://www.popsci.com/health/alcohol-myths/
3 common alcohol myths, debunked
Alcohol doesn't warm you up, actually, and coffee can't make you sober.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Coffee doesn't sober you up, and other booze myths to keep in mind for the holidays: https://www.popsci.com/health/alcohol-myths/
My house is now very loud. https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-play-macos-audio-through-multiple-speakers
It’s Surprisingly Simple to Connect Your Mac to Multiple Bluetooth Speakers
You can set up your Mac to use multiple wired and Bluetooth speakers simultaneously.
lifehacker.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 PM
My house is now very loud. https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-play-macos-audio-through-multiple-speakers
An interesting thing to think about is what kind of actually useful things we can use all of these AI server farms for after the crash. There could be a lot of surplus capability out there in a few year.
November 20, 2025 at 4:24 PM
An interesting thing to think about is what kind of actually useful things we can use all of these AI server farms for after the crash. There could be a lot of surplus capability out there in a few year.
In case any of you need to know what time it is: clocks.brianmoore.com
AI World Clocks
The current time as rendered by 9 different AI models. By Brian Moore.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
In case any of you need to know what time it is: clocks.brianmoore.com
Apple killed Launchpad; indie devs are bringing it back. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-bring-back-launchpad-in-macos/
Missing Launchpad in MacOS 26? Here's How to Bring It Back
Apple has retired the Mac's Launchpad, a feature that displayed all your apps and let you quickly pick the one you want to open. You can recreate the app launcher using these alternatives.
www.wired.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Apple killed Launchpad; indie devs are bringing it back. https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-bring-back-launchpad-in-macos/
Microsoft made a Ninite alternative (you can't replace Edge with it because Microsoft) https://lifehacker.com/tech/microsoft-sort-of-made-a-ninite-alternative
Microsoft (Sort of) Made a Ninite Alternative
Microsoft's Ninite alternative, App Pack, uses the Windows Store to install multiple apps at once.
lifehacker.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Microsoft made a Ninite alternative (you can't replace Edge with it because Microsoft) https://lifehacker.com/tech/microsoft-sort-of-made-a-ninite-alternative
There are companies doing legitimately interesting, non-scammy things with AI, believe it or not. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-features-in-omnifocus/
How to Use the New AI Features in OmniFocus, the Power User’s To-Do List
One of the Mac’s most popular productivity apps is incorporating generative artificial intelligence in a way that keeps it offline, private, and customizable.
www.wired.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There are companies doing legitimately interesting, non-scammy things with AI, believe it or not. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-features-in-omnifocus/
Plex messed up their user interface. Here's a replacement. https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-free-alternative-plex-client
Try This Free Plex Alternative Client If You Hate the New Interface
This alternative Plex client lets you browser personal media servers without lag or clutter.
lifehacker.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Plex messed up their user interface. Here's a replacement. https://lifehacker.com/tech/best-free-alternative-plex-client
Friends don't copy-and-paste AI output (and neither do decent co-workers). My latest for WIRED: https://www.wired.com/story/dont-copy-and-paste-answers-from-a-chatbot/
Your Friend Asked You a Question. Don't Copy and Paste an Answer From a Chatbot
Your friend came to you because they respect your knowledge and opinion, and outsourcing the answer to a machine is lazy and rude. Just answer them yourself.
www.wired.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Friends don't copy-and-paste AI output (and neither do decent co-workers). My latest for WIRED: https://www.wired.com/story/dont-copy-and-paste-answers-from-a-chatbot/
I don't think offering your software for free, but charging for AI, is going to work out long term for companies. "Completely free except for the bullshit you didn't want anyway" just doesn't seem like a great strategy to me.
October 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I don't think offering your software for free, but charging for AI, is going to work out long term for companies. "Completely free except for the bullshit you didn't want anyway" just doesn't seem like a great strategy to me.
I'm emerging from a bit of COVID brainfog crossed with depression. How does writing work again?
October 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I'm emerging from a bit of COVID brainfog crossed with depression. How does writing work again?
A buried feature in the iPhone settings means I can read on the go without feeling sick. https://www.popsci.com/diy/vehicle-motion-cues-iphone-carsickness/
Why you get carsick—and how an iPhone feature might help
A hidden feature adds moving dots to the sides of your screen, helping you feel less disoriented.
www.popsci.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A buried feature in the iPhone settings means I can read on the go without feeling sick. https://www.popsci.com/diy/vehicle-motion-cues-iphone-carsickness/
Wait did Slack really just add a permanently bold item to the sidebar for a silly Halloween feature? That can't be unbolded? And I just have to feel permanently on edge about my un-cleared notifications until November 1?
October 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Wait did Slack really just add a permanently bold item to the sidebar for a silly Halloween feature? That can't be unbolded? And I just have to feel permanently on edge about my un-cleared notifications until November 1?
Put this on your second monitor and leave it there. www.halloweenclock.com
Halloween Clock
A digital clock carved from pumpkin for any display. Made in October 2013
www.halloweenclock.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Put this on your second monitor and leave it there. www.halloweenclock.com
Cat myths, debunked: https://www.popsci.com/environment/cat-myths-debunked/
4 common cat myths, debunked
What the science says about milk, sleep, and if your cat really loves you.
www.popsci.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Cat myths, debunked: https://www.popsci.com/environment/cat-myths-debunked/