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Building Your Own AI-powered Life Management System. Daniel Miessler shares his complete Personal AI Infrastructure (PAI) system called Kai - a unified framework combining file-based context management, specialized agents, and modular tools that can build analytics dashboards in no time. MORE

7 fundamental shifts to dramatically improve ChatGPT output quality, addressing common frustrations with inconsistent results. Key strategies include editing prompts instead of piling on clarifications, using instruction levels (system/custom/chat), leveraging features like Canvas, and distinguishing between explore vs execute phases for better AI interactions. MORE

Anthropic's Boris, creator of Claude Code, reveals how AI coding has evolved from simple autocomplete to autonomous agents that can build entire apps. He shares insider tips on using Claude Code effectively, from asking questions about codebases first to categorizing tasks by difficulty level. MORE

State of the software engineering job market in 2025. The tech job market is slowly recovering with Big Tech companies like Meta and Google ramping up engineering hiring after 2022-23 layoffs. AI engineering roles are exploding with massive demand, especially in San Francisco's Bay Area where one-third of all AI engineering positions are located. MORE

David Heinemeier Hansson delivered a fiery Rails World 2025 keynote, ranting about how web development has regressed from 1999's 5-second FTP deploys to today's hour-long CI/CD nightmares. He unveiled Rails 8.1 features, launched "Omarchy" - his custom Linux distro for developers, and will give away Campfire for free. MORE

New AGENTS.md file has been added to Obsidian's sample plugin repository to help AI coding tools follow proper plugin development guidelines and style standards. MORE

Anthropic agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class action lawsuit over using pirated books to train AI models, working out to about $3,000 per book. The settlement is considered a win for Anthropic since the maximum penalty could have been $150,000 per book, and it may set precedent for their current practice of buying and scanning physical books for training. MORE

Cloudflare launched AI Insights showing which AI bots are crawling the web most aggressively, with OpenAI leading the pack. The company is positioning itself as a gatekeeper by requiring bot verification and enabling pay-per-crawl fees, sparking debate about internet access control. MORE

The Tech Interview Handbook is a free, comprehensive guide that has helped over 1 million engineers land jobs at top companies like Google, Meta, and Amazon. It covers everything from coding practice questions to behavioral interviews, offering a step-by-step approach that takes you from zero to interview hero with proven strategies and curated study plans. MORE

Asmodeus, a security engineer and neurodiversity advocate shares their journey from software development to cybersecurity, offering practical advice for career transitions and creating inclusive workplaces. MORE

Complete Beginner’s Guide To Financial Freedom. Ali Abdaal breaks down financial freedom into learnable skills rather than luck, arguing that building a six-figure lifestyle business is just about pressing the right keys on your keyboard in the right order. MORE

Anthropic is hiring for their Claude Code product management team, seeking power users with PM or founder experience who are passionate about developer tools and based in San Francisco or Seattle. Interested candidates should DM their email, LinkedIn, and top feature request to potentially join the team building AI coding tools. MORE

Doist CEO Amir Salihefendić shares his simple method for keeping his team aligned without endless meetings: monthly reflection posts with 10-minute video presentations covering wins, problems, opportunities, and risks. His streamlined process uses Google Docs, ChatGPT for slides, and Supercut for recording to create a "forcing function" that promotes deep thinking while maintaining team alignment. MORE

Nick Milo's comprehensive Obsidian masterclass teaches you to build a powerful note-taking system using markdown, linking, and hotkeys. Learn to connect ideas like your brain does, transforming scattered thoughts into an interconnected knowledge base that grows more valuable over time. MORE

The "breadcrumb method" for building discipline by breaking work into tiny 5-minute chunks and checking them off for dopamine hits. This gamification approach can help one become "addicted to discipline" in just one day by making productivity feel rewarding. MORE

High performers use mental models (understanding how things work) and frameworks (structured decision-making tools) to solve problems fast. Most people either know concepts but can't apply them, or use tactics without understanding the underlying principles that make them transferable. MORE

Olivia Gallucci launched "[ret]2read," a monthly OS internals newsletter covering her work on projects like designing a kernel fuzzer for macOS. Each issue will explore the techniques, tools, and research she applies to reverse engineering and InfoSec work. MORE

How Chloe Hit 1 Million Followers in 4 Months. Tech product manager Chloe shares how she grew from 265K to 1M Instagram followers in 4 months using her "30 Lessons by 30" video series. She breaks down the systematic approach, daily posting strategy, and production workflow that made her content go viral. MORE

Nikita Bier advises aspiring X influencers to skip creator revenue and meme coins, instead focusing on sharing daily insights about one niche expertise for 6 months. His strategy promises recognition as a world expert in your field, leading to lucrative endorsement and consulting opportunities. MORE

Danny Thompson shares heartfelt marriage advice from his 17-year relationship, emphasizing that love is a daily choice requiring small acts of kindness and intentional effort. His wisdom includes being each other's "soft place to land," celebrating small wins, and remembering that time together is a gift, not a guarantee. MORE

Stop Hosting Boring Tech Events. Sarah Chieng from Cerebras shares her proven playbook for hosting memorable tech events that developers actually want to attend. She reveals 7 key rules including starting with MVP events, creating event series for maximum ROI, and focusing on small details that make big impressions. MORE

The most crucial management (and parenting) skill isn't avoiding mistakes. It's how you repair relationships after you mess up. The author explains why acknowledging specific failures and changing behavior builds more trust than trying to be perfect ever could. MORE

Moser declares themselves an "AI hater" and argues that artificial intelligence is fundamentally harmful to humanity, calling it a "fascist technology" that exploits workers and degrades human creativity. They reject polite criticism of AI and instead embrace being rude about what they see as a disgusting machine that should be broken. MORE

Blake Scholl challenges conventional wisdom about workplace burnout in a provocative Twitter thread. The Boom Supersonic CEO argues that what we commonly call "burnout" is actually something fundamentally different than most people believe. MORE

Researchers created a smart word processor that automatically generates visual maps, timelines, and character relationship diagrams while you write stories. Writers can edit their narratives by simply dragging characters on maps or rearranging scenes in the timeline. MORE

Simon Willison calls GPT-5 with search his "Research Goblin" after discovering it excels at complex internet research tasks, from identifying buildings in photos to investigating UK supermarket hierarchies. The AI performs thorough multi-step searches and reasoning that often surpasses manual research, marking a shift where "don't use chatbots as search engines" advice no longer applies. MORE

Buddhist monk Gelong Thubten's "Handbook for Hard Times" teaches how to transform life's difficulties into opportunities for growth through meditation and mindfulness. Currently only $1.99 on Kindle. MORE

Practical Linux shell tricks including ZSH auto-correction for typos, using backslash to bypass aliases, and formatting CSV files with the column command. You'll also learn about the fuser command for finding processes using files, brace expansion for creating nested directories, and built-in date formatting alternatives. MORE

The SIFT method helps you quickly evaluate online content before sharing by teaching you to Stop and check your emotions, Investigate the source's credibility, Find better coverage from trusted outlets, and Trace claims back to their original context. MORE

Why You Suck at Bug Bounty Hunting (And How To Fix It). Most bug bounty hunters fail because they lack clear goals, pick random programs, and report low-impact findings that get marked as duplicates. The key to success is starting with VDP programs, mastering fundamentals before using automated tools, and joining communities to learn from others' methodologies. MORE

Via Negativa: The Process of Making Good Decisions By Eliminating Bad Ones. MORE

Top-performing designer reveals how she transformed mundane projects into exciting work by bringing energy and enthusiasm to hard problems. Instead of waiting for glamorous assignments, she made her current work shine by pushing boundaries and getting teams excited about possibilities. MORE

The Rude Q&A is a Microsoft technique where teams prepare for launches by listing all the difficult, unfair questions they'd rather not be asked but might face. It forces better messaging, clearer thinking, and can even reveal product improvements - plus it works as a forcing function for any topic or project. MORE

Hot take: Quitting your worst habit will change your life faster than starting your best habit. Stop the leak before you fill the bucket. MORE

Kidlin's Law states that writing down a problem clearly and specifically solves half of it by forcing you to understand its components. This simple technique transforms overwhelming mental confusion into manageable, actionable steps on paper. MORE

Kuromatae discovered an internal path traversal vulnerability in a Next.JS application that allowed accessing CrowdTwist API endpoints. By manipulating URL parameters, they could traverse directories and ultimately extract personal information from all users in the system. MORE

Remote code execution though vulnerability in Facebook Messenger for Windows. MORE

When CTF Meets Bug Bounty: A Critical UXSS in Opera Browser. The bug originated from an XSS flaw in Opera's gx.games domain that had elevated browser privileges, leading to a $4,000 bounty reward. MORE

When done right, UI animations make interfaces feel faster and more enjoyable, but they can also slow users down and create frustration. This guide explains when to animate (sparingly), how fast animations should be (under 300ms), and why sometimes the best animation is no animation at all. MORE

Comprehensive guide breaking down building effective AI-powered hacking tools, covering context engineering tricks, agent scoping strategies, and essential data sources from someone who's actually deployed these systems in the wild. MORE