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AI Coding Agents Broke My Code Review Habit, and I'm Not Sure That's Bad
I used to read every diff like it owed me money. Now an agent pre-reviews and I read the interesting 10%. The skill didn't disappear, it moved.
Keeping Your Data Safe While Trying New AI Apps
Every new AI tool wants your data. You can still experiment safely with a few habits that take minutes to set up.
AI Video Tools for People Who Hate Being on Camera
You can make decent video without filming yourself. A look at the workflows that actually work for camera-shy creators.
I Built a Tiny AI Chatbot for My Side Project in a Weekend
You don't need a team or a budget to add a basic AI assistant to a small site. Here's the weekend version that worked.
The Honest Limits of AI Translation for Real Conversations
AI translation is shockingly good for text and shakier for tone. A field note from actually using it with people.
AI Meeting Notes: Do They Actually Save Time?
I tested AI note-takers across a month of meetings. The time saved is real, but it shows up somewhere unexpected.
What Small Businesses Actually Get From AI Right Now
Forget the billion-dollar hype. The AI that helps a 5-person shop is boring, specific, and already here.
Using AI to Plan Trips Without Killing the Surprise
AI is great at itineraries and terrible at serendipity. Here's the balance I landed on for my last three trips.
A Year With AI Coding Assistants: The Quiet Wins
After a year of pair-programming with AI, the biggest benefits weren't the ones the demos show. They were the boring ones.
Picking Your First AI Image Generator Without Wasting a Week
There are dozens of AI image tools now. Most do the same three things. Here's how I'd choose one if I were starting fresh.