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While the industry debates whether AI will replace designers (most likely not) and developers embrace “vibe coding,” I was learning a different lesson: the problem isn’t whether AI can do the work—it’s figuring out which work actually needs doing...

Or: How strategic procrastination became the most valuable part of my entire redesign process

I was bored with macapinlac.com’s design. Not just mildly dissatisfied — properly bored. You know that feeling when you look at something you’ve been staring...

Or: How I gave myself one week to stop being precious about my Linux setup

I have a confession: I’m a serial computer rebuilder. Every few months, I get that familiar itch—the one that whispers “you know what would be fun? Completely nuking your perfectly...

I used to have a Kindle and an Audible membership. Then I went full DRM-free rebel, backed up my epubs, and ditched Amazon. I switched to an overpriced Kobo Sage, bought a stylus, and told myself I’d finally ditch paper notebooks.

Spoiler: I didn...