Personal Tech & Geek Life
Welcome to my corner of the internet, a haven for lifelong geeks like myself! Here, we'll delve into the joys and tribulations of living the geek life, from the nostalgic tech of our youth to the mind-blowing innovations shaping the future.
Whether you're a seasoned coder, life hacker, or simply someone who gets a thrill from building a custom smart device, this blog is for you. But here's the twist – I'm also a proud parent/uncle who loves to nurture the inner geek in the next generation!
So, grab your favorite beverage (bonus points for a caffeinated concoction!), settle in, and get ready to geek out! We'll explore the geekosphere, share experiences, and maybe even unearth some hidden gems along the way. I'll also be offering tips and tricks for fun activities you can do with kids to develop scientific thinking and experimentation – after all, who says raising future geeks can't be a blast?
P.S. Feel free to leave a comment below and tell me a little about your own geek journey! Is there anything specific you'd like to see on the blog?
Infuser-Go is a declarative IaC tool for Gitea and Forgejo. Define users, orgs, teams, and repos in YAML. Dry-run by default, apply when ready. Open source and looking for early adopters.
READ LOG >Microsoft AI Toolkit for VS Code has a hidden Compare mode that lets you test the same prompt across two models simultaneously. Cloud vs. local, side by side, in seconds.
READ LOG >Google quietly shipped a CLI for all of Google Workspace. It's not officially supported, but the document and presentation quality is unlike anything I've tested. A promising product to try and follow closely.
READ LOG >OpenClaw is the most powerful open-source AI agent available. A practical guide to the three critical risks, layered defense strategies, and how to harness the power safely.
READ LOG >Forget complex vector databases. Learn how we use a simple Markdown-based 'Context DB' to manage AI agents and deliver value.
READ LOG >Stop deploying broken AI code. This guide adapts the classic 12 Factor App methodology for "Vibe Coders" using ChatGPT and Cursor.
READ LOG >Learn how to use A3 problem-solving to run experiments, document improvements, and transform emotional debates into data-driven conversations.
READ LOG >The same word that gives your Daily Stand-Up focus is destroying your Sprint Planning. How forecast-based planning changes team dynamics.
READ LOG >Learn the 3 reimagined questions and the "deflection mechanism" that transform your Daily from a status meeting into a tactical planning weapon.
READ LOG >75 partidos sin disputas: la app que transformó las noches de cartas familiares. De El Turix restaurant en Cozumel a una tradición tecnológica que conecta tres continentes.
READ LOG >A formalized seven-step approach to backlog refinement that ensures teams achieve "Ready to Sprint" status through progressive requirement granularity.
READ LOG >A structured AI prompt that automates JIRA sprint analysis, reducing reporting time from 90 minutes to 15 minutes while ensuring consistent metrics across all teams.
READ LOG >AI is just the next chapter in technological evolution. We don't ask accountants if they use Excel—stop asking if people use AI and focus on outcomes instead.
READ LOG >Smart home hardware is often expensive and locked down. Build a transparent, robust, and fully local sensor for a fraction of the commercial price.
READ LOG >Discover the "Ruthless Editor" meta-prompt that transforms ChatGPT or Claude into a critical writing coach.
READ LOG >Exploring how Model Context Protocol is changing the way we interact with LLMs.
READ LOG >Why your 15-minute meeting is taking an hour, and how to fix it.
READ LOG >Fun ways to introduce logic and programming concepts without screens.
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