Limiting Data While Tethering on a Mac

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:19:27 +0000

Using Too Much Data

Being a remote worker, I tend to work at home a lot. I also like to roam around to coffee shops and coworking spots on occasion in addition to traveling to meet up with my coworkers. This means I tend to tether quite often and use mobile data.

One of the biggest annoyances I have with Mac OS X is that in 2015 it isn't aware of tethered vs. (relatively) unmetered connections. I wish there was a mode in Mac OS X that would intelligently back off autoupdates, file sync, and other expensive data operations while on specific connections. This includes when you're tethered to your iOS device using the iCloud automatic tethering option and WiFi access points you've specified as being metered connections.

The Non-Linear Nature of Progress

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 14:07:52 +0000

My friend Marty gave a nugget of wisdom today that I thought I'd share. I mentioned how I've been doing good at losing weight but this past weekend I cut loose a little with family over. I intended on relaxing the calorie count so I don't feel guilty at all. His quote though, brought things into perspective.

Progress is never a straight line. You just need to re-focus this week.

Progress really never is linear. Looking at all of the metrics I've been capturing relating to my progress with improving my health that is certainly the case.

Data on The Dangling Pointer

Limiting Data While Tethering on a Mac

Using Too Much Data

The Non-Linear Nature of Progress