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Aug. 13, 2026 · 8 min read

I Replaced CleanMyMac With a Free, Open-Source Tool. Then I Realized I Barely Needed It.

A free, open-source tool replaced the subscription and does more. But my disk stays clean for a deeper reason: my Mac is built from code.

July 2, 2026 · 8 min read

I Wiped My MacBook on Purpose. One Command Brought It All Back.

Most dotfiles repos are a pile of symlinks and a hopeful install.sh. Mine rebuilds a whole MacBook — apps, system settings, secrets, and…