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Observations from my wanderings

• Stop repeating yourself with Claude Code's # shortcut

  Published: 4 Dec, 2025 |  at  07:12 AM

  Use the # shortcut in Claude Code to save persistent instructions that load automatically every session. Build up project context over time instead of repeating yourself.

• How to edit your previous prompt in Claude Code

  Published: 2 Dec, 2025 |  at  05:03 AM

  Double-tap Escape in Claude Code to edit your previous message instead of sending a new one. A tiny shortcut that changes everything.

• Claude Code's hidden conversation history (and how to actually use it)

  Updated: 30 Nov, 2025 |  at  05:35 AM

  Claude Code saves every conversation, but finding them is harder than it should be. Here's how to access your full history and never lose context again.

• Claude Code is still crushing it - My updated workflow

  Published: 9 Nov, 2025 |  at  04:00 PM

  Three months after my last Claude Code post, here's what's new and what's still making it the best AI coding tool - background tasks, MCPs, and coding from my phone.

• OSINT in cyber security: because your secrets aren't as secret as you think

  Updated: 2 Nov, 2025 |  at  08:00 AM

  Learn how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) works in cyber security, key collection techniques, essential tools like Maltego and Shodan, and how to protect yourself from publicly available information being used against you.

• The case for making your life harder (on purpose)

  Published: 2 Nov, 2025 |  at  07:50 AM

  Why boycotts, friction, and inconvenience might be the best things for our mental health and attention spans in an age of instant gratification.

• AI agents are having their jQuery moment

  Published: 31 Oct, 2025 |  at  07:33 AM

  Building AI agents in 2025 feels exactly like the browser wars - fragmented, painful integrations everywhere. MCP might be the jQuery moment we need.

• Why your dev work feels boring (and how to fix it)

  Published: 28 Oct, 2025 |  at  08:00 AM

  Software development gets boring when you just check boxes. Learn how chasing everyday technical challenges creates the tension that makes dev work exciting again.

• How to be cool: a Dad's guide

  Updated: 24 Oct, 2025 |  at  04:21 PM

  My son asked me what it means to be cool, so I figured it out. Real advice on confidence, authenticity, and not trying too hard—because coolness comes from being genuinely you.

• Update 03 - can SEO alone build an audience in the age of AI?

  Published: 24 Oct, 2025 |  at  08:50 AM

  July-September 2025 SEO experiment update. I said monthly updates, then life happened. Real backlinks appeared, Google's still being Google, and I'm hoarding analytics tools like they're going out of style.

• CMS headless: essential guide for modern content management

  Published: 24 Oct, 2025 |  at  08:30 AM

  Headless CMS separates content from presentation for ultimate flexibility. Real stories from enterprise DDOS attacks, WordPress disasters, and why I chose Astro for this site.

• How to use htaccess to password protect your website or any directory

  Updated: 22 Oct, 2025 |  at  05:45 PM

  Learn how to use htaccess file and htpasswd file to password protect any web page or directory with step-by-step instructions, security best practices, and troubleshooting tips for 2025.