# Lounge **URL:** https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/lounge/38.md [Latest](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/tags.md) --- ## [Introduce yourself!](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introduce-yourself/29545)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/introduce-yourself/29545 "2026-10-09T11:33:48Z")
Hello! If you’re new to RapidWeaver (or maybe you’ve been lurking on the forum for a while) why not introduce yourself below and let others know how you found RapidWeaver and why you’re using it. If you need help or wo… --- ## [Welcome to the Lounge](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/welcome-to-the-lounge/20711)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/welcome-to-the-lounge/20711 "2018-12-08T11:43:53Z")
Welcome to the lounge. This is a place to chat with other Mac users about things not related to our software products. Be nice and have fun. --- ## [Fed up of paying for Adobe?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/fed-up-of-paying-for-adobe/57817)
**Author:** [@MarcL](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MarcL)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/fed-up-of-paying-for-adobe/57817 "2026-10-09T16:09:59Z")
Just come across this which some might find very interesting especially if you want to save some money. These guys have created a set of apps that replicate the Adobe suit using AI. The only downside is that they don’t … --- ## [Side issue - What can I do with AI](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/side-issue-what-can-i-do-with-ai/57810)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/side-issue-what-can-i-do-with-ai/57810 "2026-10-09T10:57:07Z")
I’ve got 21 days left of Max plan on Claude Redone tons of websites - polished - done Made a new website for brother in law - done Gone over Trumpet App - code reviews Code reviews of DevPacks Made Trumpy the game -… --- ## [You've just made a website, but now you're unsure where to go from here](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/youve-just-made-a-website-but-now-youre-unsure-where-to-go-from-here/57715)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/youve-just-made-a-website-but-now-youre-unsure-where-to-go-from-here/57715 "2026-09-26T19:36:47Z")
If you’re wondering what else you could add to your website, this article has some great ideas. Well worth a skim through if you’re at a loose end :slightly\_smiling\_face: --- ## [AI and I - Coming to terms…](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-and-i-coming-to-terms/57712)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-and-i-coming-to-terms/57712 "2026-09-26T14:49:12Z")
For 40 years - I was the creator for content - many many hours to late nights after work making - writing - creating… Now AI is doing things so much faster - and at a better quality than I could… I feel more like an ed… --- ## [SnippetsLab now has a built-in MCP server](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/snippetslab-now-has-a-built-in-mcp-server/57702)
**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/snippetslab-now-has-a-built-in-mcp-server/57702 "2026-09-24T21:06:03Z")
I think a few people here might be using SnippetsLab. For those that aren’t it’s a pretty neat app for storing code snippets and notes, and it’s free on the Mac App store. I’ve been using it for a long while to store all… --- ## [Keywords being used by search engines?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/keywords-being-used-by-search-engines/57693)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/keywords-being-used-by-search-engines/57693 "2026-09-23T12:22:56Z")
Was surprised - had information - ONLY in the keywords - that a search engine was returning when I looked up my website… I thought keywords were deprecated? Anyone else run into this? --- ## [Finally Cooling Off Here - 65 or 73 degrees is High for Tomorrow](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/finally-cooling-off-here-65-or-73-degrees-is-high-for-tomorrow/57677)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/finally-cooling-off-here-65-or-73-degrees-is-high-for-tomorrow/57677 "2026-09-22T02:15:43Z")
Been having a hot summer - and just recently in the 90’s Many weather apps have different predictions: one says High of 65 the other High of 73 Nice to turn off the air conditioner and open the doors and windows for so… --- ## [AI aiiiii](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-aiiiii/57657)
**Author:** [@jbyfield](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbyfield)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-aiiiii/57657 "2026-09-20T14:35:39Z")
Ok. I cut my end of the world AI rant down from 3,000 words to 2,000 words, then 1,000, then 500. Now the forum seems to have gone mental with half the new posts being about AI integration and my rant has increased in si… --- ## [Which FTP client do you recommend?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355)
**Author:** [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/which-ftp-client-do-you-recommend/57355 "2026-09-16T23:28:45Z")
CloudMounter, Commander One, Transmit 5, CrossFTP, ForkLift, FileZilla, Cyberduck or ??? I use an old Transmit 4.4.13 (Intel with Rosetta). --- ## [Golden Gate release candidate](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/golden-gate-release-candidate/57548)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/golden-gate-release-candidate/57548 "2026-09-16T19:55:42Z")
I’m updating my MacBook Air M1 and I’ve updated my iPhone little changes I’m holding off on my main production machine. Don’t know how long I’ll wait smiley face. Just want to check and make sure the audio drivers work… --- ## [Have to mention… Bears Broke NFL Record](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/have-to-mention-bears-broke-nfl-record/57586)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/have-to-mention-bears-broke-nfl-record/57586 "2026-09-13T23:57:17Z")
First game of the season: Bears 59 - Panthers 37 This broke an NFL record for the most yards in an NFL opening game Very Proud to be a Bears fan…. --- ## [Apple Event: Surprise and Shine](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/apple-event-surprise-and-shine/57547)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/apple-event-surprise-and-shine/57547 "2026-09-13T11:07:23Z")
The Apple event is on tonight and it’s the first one with John Turnus as CEO, from the rumours it sounds like it’s going to be good one… I’m looking forward to learning all about the iPhone Duo … --- ## [Lake America](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lake-america/57493)
**Author:** [@jbyfield](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbyfield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/lake-america/57493 "2026-09-03T02:13:51Z")
I see Apple have now succumbed to this ridiculousness as well as Google. Any other mapping systems out there that I can incorporate in to my websites instead of these two? Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake Americ… --- ## [AI and Cloudflare - future - Elements on Cutting Edge](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-and-cloudflare-future-elements-on-cutting-edge/57505)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/ai-and-cloudflare-future-elements-on-cutting-edge/57505 "2026-09-03T01:36:27Z")
AI will scan websites in the future… AI has surpassed human traffic in May 2026 1,000x AI traffic in 5 years With Elements adding AI code to each page - puts them on the cutting edge… 75% of users never left AI sea… --- ## [CleanShot 5.0](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cleanshot-5-0/57491)
**Author:** [@JudsonDigital](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/JudsonDigital)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/cleanshot-5-0/57491 "2026-09-01T20:52:38Z")
I thought everyone might like to know about this as many use this tool for Elements demos, etc… --- ## [Now using two AI's Claude and Chat GPT - other options?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/now-using-two-ais-claude-and-chat-gpt-other-options/57458)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/now-using-two-ais-claude-and-chat-gpt-other-options/57458 "2026-08-31T19:47:28Z")
Claude is great for code and apps - I do not use it anymore for text as it watermarks Chat GPT currently does not watermark - so now I have another AI expense Haven’t looked into the Chinese models… anyone with experie… --- ## [Maybe AI can salvage SEO](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/maybe-ai-can-salvage-seo/57483)
**Author:** [@MHA](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MHA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/maybe-ai-can-salvage-seo/57483 "2026-08-29T20:09:33Z")
Based on the hours spent developing and perfecting websites, it is perplexing that search engines list my (your?) sites near the end of an infinite scroll. Currently it is estimated that there are 1.5 billion web sites … --- ## [45 years of computer graphics](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/45-years-of-computer-graphics/54569)
**Author:** [@Weirford](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Weirford)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/45-years-of-computer-graphics/54569 "2026-08-21T23:40:35Z")
Hi my name is Mike Flanagan I have used Classic for many years and have now converted to elements 2 having investigated elements 1 for a couple of months. I am one of your older users. I started programming in 1981, wh… --- ## [Wanted to publicly apologize to all](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wanted-to-publicly-apologize-to-all/57381)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wanted-to-publicly-apologize-to-all/57381 "2026-08-18T15:49:18Z")
I created a thread with a controversial title to engage conversation…. Sometimes I get too involved and see problems and want to help solve them. (Even though it’s not my business :slight\_smile: ) So I’m sorry and will… --- ## [Transcoding Videos in Handbrake](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/transcoding-videos-in-handbrake/57363)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/transcoding-videos-in-handbrake/57363 "2026-08-16T12:30:02Z")
Since I’ve moved content to Cloudflare - decided to add some music videos to WindyTown Was a little tricky getting the options correct - balancing bandwidth against video and audio quality… extra little check boxes and … --- ## [Chicago Bears Preseason starts this weekend!](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chicago-bears-preseason-starts-this-weekend/57308)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chicago-bears-preseason-starts-this-weekend/57308 "2026-08-13T13:50:03Z")
Completely unrelated to Elements… We’ve had tornadoes, heat waves and more… ready for the fall to come - nothing means fall more than football :american\_football: time is starting!! Just a needed break from the heat an… --- ## [The End of Human Internet - Podcast Atlantic Writer](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/the-end-of-human-internet-podcast-atlantic-writer/57155)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/the-end-of-human-internet-podcast-atlantic-writer/57155 "2026-07-30T16:16:37Z")
Interesting… What do you think? Decoder With Nilay Patel --- ## [Learned the wrong output](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/learned-the-wrong-output/57103)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/learned-the-wrong-output/57103 "2026-07-24T11:07:49Z")
After working with Claude for 2 days on web browsers, rendering, frontmatter, DreamHost, and tons of elements options - all in trying to fix my CMS I learned to not mess with it now…. One little , or . Can take down the… --- ## [Just a short XCode programming Update](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/just-a-short-xcode-programming-update/56884)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/just-a-short-xcode-programming-update/56884 "2026-07-19T09:30:46Z")
Trumpet Studio - Learn to Play version 4.0 Most of the work was getting original artwork in transparent png full size format and getting the 52 PDFs all described lower case hyphenated etc… Claude has been great.. taki… --- ## [Wife was shopping did Xcode and Claude from the car](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wife-was-shopping-did-xcode-and-claude-from-the-car/57031)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wife-was-shopping-did-xcode-and-claude-from-the-car/57031 "2026-07-17T13:38:44Z")
Just amazed and wanted to share… Was playing a podcast in my trumpet app - stopped when I went to another app - needed to implement background audio playing Used remote login - launched Xcode and Claude - ran fixes - a… --- ## [Someone Squatted on MaynardFerguson.com](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/someone-squatted-on-maynardferguson-com/56964)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/someone-squatted-on-maynardferguson-com/56964 "2026-07-11T17:43:35Z")
Don’t know what happened - very famous trumpet player… someone forgot to renew the domain… Ever lose a domain to forgetting registration??? Bought MaynardFerguson.org trying to offer it to the family… --- ## [Do I need Grief counselling?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/do-i-need-grief-counselling/56944)
**Author:** [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/do-i-need-grief-counselling/56944 "2026-07-08T11:35:08Z")
Been away for a few days from computer and noticed that something is missing in my life! His profile is still there but he’s missing. His @ response is till there but he’s missing! I am distraught about this loss in my … --- ## [Happy Birthday America 🇺🇸](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/happy-birthday-america/56907)
**Author:** [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/happy-birthday-america/56907 "2026-07-04T17:34:33Z")
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