How I use chezmoi to manage dotfiles across Macs
Dotfiles drift when real machines change. Here is how I use chezmoi to keep config, app settings, and helper scripts predictable across my Macs.
I’m Sayz. I work on product engineering and keep notes here in public.
I work on Carbon Ads and use this site to track the tools, systems, and product decisions that seem worth keeping.
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Recent Writing
Recent entries
Git LFS on an Older Mac Without Waiting on Homebrew
Homebrew fell into a heavy source-build path on my older Intel Mac, so I used GitHub Desktop’s bundled Git toolchain to get Git LFS working immediately.
Migrating from Jekyll to Astro without rebuilding the whole site
I migrated my personal site from Jekyll to Astro while keeping the content and publishing layers intact.
Writing in the age of AI
AI didn’t kill writing—it changed it. I stopped blogging when machines got better at words, then came back when I realized ideas come from living, not polishing.
Integrating ChatGPT into Keyboard Maestro
Learn how to integrate ChatGPT into your Keyboard Maestro macros to improve your productivity.
Designing the MDN sidebar ad unit
Learn more about my insights from the BuySellAds and MDN partnership on crafting effective ad units for developers.
Filtering pivot table data with custom formula in Google Sheets
Learn how to effectively use custom formulas and the REGEXMATCH function in Google Sheets to filter and analyze data with pivot tables.
Adding mechanical keyboard sound with Keyboard Maestro
Enhance your typing with mechanical keyboard sounds using Keyboard Maestro for a fun and nostalgic experience.
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