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2026

June
5 posts

As a diabetic, I struggled to find a tool that let me quickly calculate meal carb intakes for insulin adjustment. So, I built my own Windows application, and you can download it for free.

Learn how to build a custom AI-powered security agent using Node.js, PM2, and OpenAI to monitor SSH logs, detect threats in real-time, and push geolocation data to a Next.js dashboard.

Building a great website is only half the battle. Learn how to drive massive organic traffic to your site by building and giving away free, single-purpose web tools.

Learn how to secure your Next.js applications and VPS servers against automated scanners, brute-force attacks, and malicious bots using honeypots and custom middleware.

Stay ahead of the curve with our deep dive into the top web development trends for 2026, from AI-native IDEs to the stabilization of React Server Components and Edge computing.

March
5 posts

The automation anxiety is real, but AI is changing jobs rather than just replacing them. Here's how to stay relevant in the AI era.

A look back at how AI evolved from a simple chatbot to a 'thinking' partner that can actually get things done.

Is AI going to take over the world like in the movies? Let’s look at what the real risks are and what is just science fiction.

Humanoid robots are moving from the lab into the real world. What does it mean for us when AI moves beyond the screen?

In a world of deepfakes and AI-generated text, how do we know what’s real? Here are some simple tips for navigating the AI era.

January
6 posts

A practical guide to using LM Studio to run LLMs locally on less powerful PCs, with tips for model selection, quantization, and performance tuning.

How to decide between edge and cloud inference for latency, cost, and privacy in your next AI feature.

Battle-tested prompt patterns that reduce hallucinations, control cost, and improve latency.

Design a future-proof archiving strategy for Markdown-based blogs in Next.js.

Ship faster by generating fully typed API contracts with tRPC and Zod in your Next.js app.

Use Contentlayer to type your Markdown/MDX and streamline authoring for your Next.js blog.

2025

December
1 posts

Add traces, metrics, and structured logs to your Next.js app without slowing it down.

2024

January
3 posts

A comprehensive guide for absolute beginners on how to start their programming journey, including language recommendations and learning strategies.

Discover the must-have tools that will make your development workflow more efficient and enjoyable, from code editors to debugging utilities.

Learn about the most frequent mistakes new programmers make and practical strategies to avoid them, helping you write better code from the start.