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Calling All Fellow Geeks!

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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?

Self-Hosted Version Control Deserved IaC Years Ago — Now It Has It

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.

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The Fastest Way to Compare AI Models Side by Side (It's Already in VS Code)

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.

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GWS CLI: The Google Workspace Tool That Isn't Officially Google (But Feels Like It Should Be)

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.

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OpenClaw Can Do Anything on Your Machine. That's the Problem (and the Point).

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.

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The Context DB Pattern

Forget complex vector databases. Learn how we use a simple Markdown-based 'Context DB' to manage AI agents and deliver value.

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Why Your AI-Generated App Will Fail in Production

Stop deploying broken AI code. This guide adapts the classic 12 Factor App methodology for "Vibe Coders" using ChatGPT and Cursor.

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The A3 Report: How to Stop Arguing About Problems and Start Solving Them

Learn how to use A3 problem-solving to run experiments, document improvements, and transform emotional debates into data-driven conversations.

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Stop Calling It a Commitment, Start Calling It a Forecast

The same word that gives your Daily Stand-Up focus is destroying your Sprint Planning. How forecast-based planning changes team dynamics.

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Your Daily Stand-Up Is Broken. Here's the Fix Nobody Talks About.

Learn the 3 reimagined questions and the "deflection mechanism" that transform your Daily from a status meeting into a tactical planning weapon.

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De Panuchos y Cartas: Cómo un Restaurant en Cozumel Inspiró iTurix

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.

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The Refinement Value Stream: A Seven-Step Approach

A formalized seven-step approach to backlog refinement that ensures teams achieve "Ready to Sprint" status through progressive requirement granularity.

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The AI Prompt That Turns JIRA Chaos into Sprint Insights

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.

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Stop Asking if I Used AI (You Don't Ask Your Accountant if They Use Excel)

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.

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The $9 Project: Build a WiFi Smart Thermometer in 20 Minutes

Smart home hardware is often expensive and locked down. Build a transparent, robust, and fully local sensor for a fraction of the commercial price.

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I Asked AI to Destroy My Draft: The Result Was Brutal

Discover the "Ruthless Editor" meta-prompt that transforms ChatGPT or Claude into a critical writing coach.

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Mastering Context with MCP

Exploring how Model Context Protocol is changing the way we interact with LLMs.

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The Art of the Daily Standup

Why your 15-minute meeting is taking an hour, and how to fix it.

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Teaching Kids to Code

Fun ways to introduce logic and programming concepts without screens.

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