Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September 2026

15th September, 2026.

Right … it’s official.

Apple have issued updates to both macOS Tahoe — my machine’s been updated to macOS Tahoe 26.7 — and released macOS Sequoia 15.8.

Which would be a step backwards for me.

It’s also released macOS Golden Gate 27.0.

Which I’ll take my time updating too, I think: it’s going to be a long process.

I’m told the visual updates to the operating system are quite impressive.

We’ll have to wait and see.

Either way … ?

The updates give me an excuse to by cynical.

And reiterate what I’ve said in today’s introduction video.

OS updates are like buses.

You wait ages for one … then three turn up at once … 

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Did I mention I was due a gas safety check, the other day … ?

I was due a gas safety check, the other day.

I was quite happily sitting right here, could see the van — and the engineer — from here … when I got the text message from the team that said the engineer had missed me, and would had rebooked the appointment for the 6th October … 

It turned out there was a problem with the intercom connected to the button board at the building’s front door.

At least, that’s what the doorbell engineer my landlord sent, last night, told me.

I think I’m going to be on the phone all day: phoning the engineers, my landlord, the gas check people … … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September 2025.

15th September, 2025.

It’s Monday morning: and … ?

The news is burbling in the background.

Politics in the UK is … messy: as anyone following the career of Peter Mandelson will know.

It turns out the former UK Ambassador to the USA was involved with sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein.

Although, to be fair to Mandelson?

I don’t think Mandelson was buying what Epstein was selling.

 Epstein — from the little I know — was trafficking girls and women: Madelson is gay.

But … ?

Well … 

It’s messy for Mandelson.

It’s very messy for Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister.

There’s questions over how much the PM know, before he sacked Mandelson.

Messy … and possibly nasty … 

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At any rate, that’s possibly beside the point.

It’s still Monday, and I’m up early.

And off to town for my weight management group.

I’m hoping two things.

One?

I don’t get wet: the weathr looks like rain’s on the way.

Two … ?

I’ve lost weight … 

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As a final though … ?

I’ve finally posted my video, and written, reviews of “New Life and New Civilizations”.

Feel free to hit the Like buttons.   Oh, and the Share buttons, as well … !

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September 2024.

15th September, 2024.

Yay!

It’s Sunday!

Which means we can hop, skip, and dance, all over the house.

If our knees are working!

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Moving on … ?

I’ve caught “The Hall of Dolls”, the second episode of classic Doctor Who serial, The Celestial Toymaker, on Friday.

I have to admit, it’s been edited.

As the audio from the original 1966 broadcast includes a version of Eeny Meeny Miny Moe … that includes the ‘N’ word.

It was 1966: times were very different.

I think we can also say that, were the story to be made, today, that line of dialogue would changed before it hit the screen.

With the release of the animated version of the story, the word’s been removed.

I’m thankful.

I’m not comfortable with the word cropping up in my favourite TV show.

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On Friday … ?

I told you that someone had been murdered at Four Oaks, where I lived before moving to Rollason Way.

Thankfully?

It seems a thirty-eight year-old has been arrested.

I’m glad to hear it.

I know from both experience, and from what I’ve been told, that the place had some troubled residents.

But murder … is pushing it!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September, 2023.

15th September, 2023.

Right … it’s Friday.

Which means … ?

I know one friends is currently being rained on in Durham.

There’s possibly a story, there … 

At any rate … ?   It’s Friday.

So I’m possibly going to be heading for the food bank.

And definitely watching TV: there’s another episode of Good Omens to catch.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September, 2022

15th September, 2022.

That’s something I felt I should mention.

Restart put me up for a job.

Or, to be clear?   They emailed me about a potential position: working from home for an outsourcing company with a contract with a major supermarket.

For the second time, I should add: it’s the same position they offered me, not long after I started the course.

I should also add that Restart is supposed to fund things I need for a new job.

The first problem?   I wasn’t too sure where the training was: although my (junior) Restart worker assured it would be at home.

The second?   Was a repeat of the one I faced the first time I discussed the position with Restart.

I’d need a computer for it.

Please remember, I’ve got two functioning Macs in the house, and a (PC) laptop running a version of Ubuntu.

But?   Going by the spec sheet I got given?

A computer would need to a PC — desktop or laptop — running Windows 10 or later, with a 1.8GHz processor, twenty gigabytes of spare hard drive space, and at least four gigabytes of RAM.   You would also need an extra monitor.

The spec sheet added that a computer running ChromeOS could not be used.

And that I should refer to the attached table for a list of Mac requirements.

A table that was wasn’t included in this version of the spec sheet: in the same way it wasn’t, last time.

As I’ve not got the required machine?

I asked about funding.

After checking on the prices on Amazon*.

And got politely turned down.

Again.

Frankly?

I’m not surprised.

Either that I got offered the post in the first place: Restart’s many agents don’t necessarily always read the notes about a client.

Or that I got turned down for funding.

I’m disappointed by this.

And, when I go to my next Job Centre meeting, planning to raise it with them.

I’ll try and let you know what happens.

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Lovecraft Country — Series 1 Episode 2 — Whitey’s on the Moon: A Review

14th September, 2021.

Right … It’s officially ten o’clock in the evening of 14th September, 2021.

And, any minute now?

I’m going to hit the sack.

I have to be up, early, tomorrow: for for my next swab test by the ONS.

And because I’m selling a neighbour’s laptop for them.

I’m expecting the buyer at some point … 

Either way?

I’ll be back at this post, tomorrow: to tell you about the next episode of Lovecraft Country … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-9-2021: Agatha

15th September, 2021

Yes: it’s officially official.

I’ve got the tester from the ONS due here at ten.

I’ve ALSO got to get to town to get some medication, as well: and do my exercises … 

AND I’m trying to sell a neighbours laptop.

Hopefully … ?

I’ll have JUST enough time to finish filling that form in!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-9-2020: Rather Corse

15th September, 2020.

It’s got to be said, I had an early late night, last night.

I was up … watching TV: and didn’t do a review.

I saw the first episode of the ITV miniseries, Des, last night.

I didn’t review it: in part, because crime series aren’t usually something I’d usually cover for the blog.

And partly?   Because — knowing me — I’d actually finish the review, and get to bed, by two in the morning!

Saying that … ?

The actually episode itself?   The episode covers Nilsen’s original arrest: after human remains were found in the drains of his flat*.

It’s beautifully done, with the main cast — David Tennant as Nilsen, Daniel Mays as DCI Peter Jay and Jason Watkins as Nilsen’s biographer, Brian Masters† — being absolutely riveting.

I have to say, the last few things I’ve Daniel Mays in, he’s impressed me.

I first saw him in Outcasts, many years ago: which was god awful.

He has, thankfully, picked up better scripts: choosing ones where he can play the everyman, and play the part very well.

In doing so … ?   Managed to get himself cast, up against an on-form David Tennant:  playing a sympathetically creepy killer.

And up against Jason Watkins, playing a killer obsessed Masters.

All of this in a script that’s taking its stylistic cues from Chernobyl.

Frankly?   I’ll be watching episode two … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-9-2019: International Day of Democracy

15th September, 2019.

Ir’s got to be said: I’m back to work, today.

Which is nice.

Although?

That does mean I’m not planning to watch telly, tonight.

Which is a shame.

I’m rather enjoying Chernobyl, at the moment … 

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Oh, just as a quick thought?

I notice Glasgow Council’s banned some parades over the weekend.

I can’t say I blame them.

The parades in questions include four Loyalist ones and at least on Irish republican one.

Frankly?

Northern Ireland’s always seemed to have issues around sectarianism: something I think’s been getting violent in recent years.

Historically, there’s been less in Scotland.

Some … 

But considerable less.

So seeing parades get banned in Scotland is a good thing, I think.

But … ?

I think we’re going to see more of this, given Brexit seems to be encouraging it … 

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th September, 2018

15th September, 2018.

Yep: it’s a Saturday.

Yes: it’s a early start.

And yes, you’re right.

I’d rather be back in bed.

Still … needs must, and all that.

I sort of like earning money and paying bills.

What can I tell you … ?

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Hmmm … 

Technology watcher that I am … ?   As well as rabid Mac fan … ?

You can bet I’ve kept my eyes peeled on the company when they make a big announcement.

So … ?

Well, it’s nice to see the details of the new iPhone and Apple Watch doing the rounds: even though, for me, they’re unaffordable.

One thing I had noticed in all the hype, though … ?

Was that Apple has updated iOS, and introduced new versions of the MacBook Pro?

It’s not updated the rest of the Mac line.

Purely from an emotional point of view?

And given it was the first Mac I actually bought, new?

It’s a little disappointing to not see the Mac mini updated.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-9-2017

Right … it’s official … 

I’m on holiday … !

Well, ok, annual leave.

Just for this weekend: I’m back at work on Monday.

And, to be honest?   I’m not going to be doing much more than house, and TV watching.

With possibly a bit of gaming, as well.

Either way … ?

I’ve got some much needed time off ahead of me.

That’s something I’m thankful for.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15-9-2016: International Day of Democracy

Right … 

I’m job-hunting, right now.

You know that already.   And (possibly) remember me telling you I’ve got some interviews lined up.

Well, I had the first of a few interviews: yesterday, at a local restaurant.

Which frankly?

Seemed to go well.

I’ll find out about that, on Friday.

At the moment?

Well, at the moment?

I’m more worried about the interview I’ve got, today.

Wish me luck on that … !

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