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23 posts tagged #Tech
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Vibe Coding My Way Off SaaS
The process I use to vibe code bespoke apps that replace SaaS for me: wireframes first, components before pages, then the back end, and AI driving it all in parallel.
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Test-Driving Wispr Flow
A quick note on trying Wispr Flow, a dictation app that keeps up with fast talking, and my one hesitation about the microphone.
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Google I/O 2026: Continued Transition to AI
A reflection on the words and tone Google used at I/O 2026 to present AI as a creative tool.
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Atuin: A Terminal Utility Worth Trying
A quick note about Atuin, a terminal utility that makes shell history more useful with fuzzy search and a full command history list.
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Switching from Dual LG UltraFine 5K Displays to the LG 32U990A-S 6K
After years of using two of LG’s Mac-specific UltraFine 5K monitors, I recently upgraded to the new LG 32U990A-S 6K display. It’s a great coding monitor overall, but there are a few macOS integration quirks worth knowing about, especially around LG Switch and system controls.
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Installing Laravel Forge CLI on macOS
Once installed, the Forge CLI gives you quick terminal access to your Laravel Forge servers and sites. Just make sure your $PATH is configured right — most issues I’ve run into came from that one step being skipped.
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Shiki: A Fresh Look at Syntax Highlighting
Mintlify’s switch from Highlight.js to Shiki fixed their Vue.js syntax highlighting issues. If you’ve struggled with code blocks in Highlight.js, Shiki is worth checking out.
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Link Share: Issue #5
I have quite a build-up of links to share. It's been a while, so some may be old news, but it's still worth posting. Grab a coffee and enjoy!
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Cold Archival Storage for Web Devs: What Actually Matters
You need hardcore long-term cold storage—designed to last 50–100 years and survive an EMP. (I had lightning take out a few pieces of equipment once. It happens.)
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Curious about AI? Start here
A thoughtful starting point for understanding AI—its promise, its risks, and how to use it wisely in a world it’s rapidly reshaping.
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How To Install GA4 On Shopify Using Customer Events, Pixels, and GTM
To add Google Analytics 4 to the Shopify checkout process using customer events with a custom pixel, use the code snippet on this page.
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How Does AI Change What It Means To Blog?
AI is shaking the information and blogging landscape, so I'm wrestling with how to adapt my blogging model to fit that landscape.
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Herd for PHP Developers on Mac
Herd is a native Laravel and PHP development environment for macOS with built-in PHP and nginx.
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Should You Consider Attending a Laracon?
Analysis and personal experience of attending Laracon 2023 conference for Laravel developers.
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How To Add Google Customer Reviews to Shopify Checkout
To add Google Customer Reviews to your Shopify site, you need to take serval steps within Google Merchant Center and Shopify.
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RC Helicopter Stunts
These RC stunts are so insane the cameraman can't keep up. If you did not know RC helicopters can do this stuff, now you do. Amazing to think what these powered by AI could do.
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Change File & Folder Permissions In Bulk on macOS
Use the find command to change file and folder permissions in bulk on macOS efficiently.
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Don't Trust The Numbers!
As developers, we can't trust raw data about people. Yet for some reason, when we see stats and figures from studies about people we tend toward blind faith in them.
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Link Share: Issue #3
The last few weeks have been full of interesting bits in the PHP and Apple space. Here are a few links that caught my attention.
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Developer. Stop robbing yourself.
Developers. Stop robbing yourself in the software world. Resisting change and new learning. When I resist a tool in order to keep the status quo I rob myself of great satisfaction.
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Going Mechanical, One Day
Exploring the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole and why it might not be the right time to jump in.
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Q1 2020 Desk Setup
Review of the hardware and tools used for a productive developer workspace in 2020.
