diff --git a/alex/tmux/tmux.conf.local b/alex/tmux/tmux.conf.local
index 89fa45e..dd318aa 100644
--- a/alex/tmux/tmux.conf.local
+++ b/alex/tmux/tmux.conf.local
@@ -381,6 +381,11 @@ tmux_conf_urlscan_options="--compact --dedupe"
 # start with mouse mode enabled
 set -g mouse on
 
+# allow passthrough for fancy stuff like images
+set -g allow-passthrough on
+set -g allow-rename off
+
+
 # force Vi mode
 #   really you should export VISUAL or EDITOR environment variable, see manual
 #set -g status-keys vi