That smartphone in your pocket probably crossed several borders before reaching you. Every step of its journey was shaped by tariffs – yet most of us only notice when prices suddenly jump at our local stores. Have you ever wondered why imported goods sometimes cost way more than they should? The reality involves more than…

Working in tech (primarily in IT & InfoSec), I’ve found myself wearing many hats that involve coding. While I’m not a software engineer by trade, I’ve built everything from WordPress sites from scratch to microSaaS applications, automation, and creative coding projects. Lately, something’s been eating at me: this nagging guilt every time I use AI…

Based on the OpenAI documentation for the ChatGPT Scheduled Tasks feature, I’d like you to consider my goals of improving productivity, saving time, and enhancing both my personal and professional life. Please focus on leveraging the scheduled tasks feature specifically to: 1. Suggest actionable and personalized tasks I could schedule that align with my work…

Working in tech, I get to play with a lot of different AI tools, and it’s been fascinating to see how they’ve transformed my work and life over time. Even helping me to manage and improve social interactions and human relationships.ChatGPT alone has completely changed how I handle daily tasks – it’s improved everything from…

I’ve always wanted to create a proper preference center for my newsletter subscribers. A preference center isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s how you show subscribers you respect their choices and time. Whether it’s letting them unsubscribe easily or tailor how often they hear from you, it’s key to building trust. My first attempt was what…

When I first dove into personal development, I found myself confused by the various frameworks people kept referencing. Two of the most common—the Wheel of Life and the Pillars of Life—seemed surprisingly similar at first glance. But as I applied them over the years, I realized how they serve different purposes and can work together…

You know that frustrating moment when you try to make dinner at a friend’s house, but something’s not quite right? Maybe they don’t have that specific spice you need, or their oven runs hotter than yours, or they’re missing that one crucial tool. Suddenly, your perfectly practiced recipe isn’t turning out the way it does…

Website rendering is one of those concepts that often gets explained with unnecessary complexity. As a developer working with various frameworks, I’ve noticed there’s a disconnect between how we talk about rendering and how it actually works. Ever wonder how your JavaScript code transforms into what users see in their browsers? Or why some websites…

Have you ever met someone who seems to have an endless wealth of knowledge about various different subjects? Ever wondered how they got that way? The answer might not be what you think – it’s often more about curiosity than natural intelligence. People are always intrigued that I have an infinite amount of information about…