macos
macOS Hid the Permission Switch I Needed
A macOS file-access prompt sent me looking for a permission switch that only reappeared after removing a stale Full Disk Access entry.
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Rich Friedel
Notes from building and thinking in public.
Writing, project notes, and short observations on software, tools, AI, and the maintenance choices that shape how systems feel over time.
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tauri
Persisting Tauri Window State on macOS
A practical pattern for persisting window size and placement in Tauri apps, based on the implementations in subtraktr and Osprey.
tauridesktop-appsarchitecture
architecture
Keeping the Site Static
Why the site is built as a static output target instead of a server-driven app.
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In progress 2026
cursedfunction.io
A personal website for writing, project notes, and long-term portfolio pieces.
astrotailwindmarkdown
Active 2026
htmx-ktor
A compact Kotlin/Ktor sample that renders HTML on the server and uses htmx for component-style page updates without a separate JavaScript framework.
kotlinktorhtmx