Under Cover of Darkness

Where does Spotify get that color from?

Over the years, I’ve done several “little things” that have had something to do, one way or another, with Spotify. I used the API to classify the music I listen to most by decade to see how old my tastes were, to connect it with Home Assistant, to separate music by language, and a few other bits. But in recent days I’ve been busy getting a clock to tell me what song I’m listening to. ...

June 1, 2025
Mini Dock mostrando Pressure de Muse

Spotify on the Vobot Mini Dock

Sometimes, when I’m glued to my computer at my desk, I need to know the time. Of course, I could glance at the bottom corners of my monitors (Windows 11) to get the info, but more often than not, I have so much stuff piled on my desk that I can’t even see the bottom of the screens. Plus, when I’m gaming or watching videos, I absolutely don’t want to be looking at the clock! It breaks the immersion! So, I needed a dedicated, always-visible clock. Enter: the little gadget. ...

May 24, 2025