One of the better reads I've come across lately for individual contributors and aspiring managers.
"Don’t romanticize what it means to be mentored and coached. You might already be getting the support you've been looking for."
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Screenshot of Claude Code with the text: Can Anthropic look at your session transcript to help us improve Claude Code? Learn more: https://code.claude.com/docs/en /data-usage#session-quality-surveys y: Yes n: No d: Don't ask again
Oh, that question is new.
I also like that they didn't use numbers because it's too easy to hit (1) and inadvertently respond with a yes otherwise.
Had occasion to share the "why we shouldn't use 'click here' to hyperlink" advice again, so I'm reposting. 😅
I helped a couple of friends who have not previously used Terminal on macOS get started with Claude Code, and I wrote up the tips that I shared with them.
Covers setup, granting permissions, managing sessions, working with files, and building for the long-term.
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Where are you self-hosting? Your own machine? This party hardware?
Oh boy. I thought the MiniMax terms on the API side were concerning (see quoted thread for details), but the App and Web terms are actually worse (bolding mine).
platform.minimax.io/protocol/ter...
Yes, I end up going back to Gemini as my model fallback because at least the API terms are clear about them not using your data for training if you access the API as a paid service.
I'm willing to pay, but always on the lookout for a more cost effective provider.
I was hoping to avoid the self-hosting route.
17. We may adjust the relevant service rules for the MINIMAX Open Platform Service at any time... These adjustments become effective immediately upon publication and do not require further consent from you.”
Under the Service section:
(bolding mine)
8. Our use or disclosure of Confidential Information for the purpose of improving algorithms or enhancing services does not constitute a breach of confidentiality obligations.
Under the API terms Confidentiality section
(bolding mine)
3. As between you and us, and to the extent permitted by applicable laws, you retain your ownership rights in Client input and generated content. We may use the input and generated content to provide, maintain, develop, and improve our Services, comply with applicable law, enforce our terms and policies, and keep our Services safe.
Under the Intellectual Property (Non-Transfer) and Indemnity Obligations section (bolding mine)
Was exploring alternative model providers that I can use with Claude Code and had heard good things about MiniMax.
But these three clauses in the Platform ToS gave me pause. Guess I have to keep looking.
platform.minimax.io/protocol/ter...
Finally got around to cancelling my Grammarly premium subscription after 7 years of being a paid subscriber. Claude has taken over that role for me.
For roasted chestnuts that have been stored in the refrigerator: do you microwave before scoring them or do you score first then microwave after?
I feel like I'm not doing this right. Tips welcome.
In this talk, he introduces the concept of barrels and ammunition, which I thought was a really clever way to view organizations. I won't bury the lead here. This quote from Rabois summarizes the idea nicely: "If you think about people, there are two categories of high-quality people: there is the ammunition, and then there are the barrels. You can add all the ammunition you want, but if you have only five barrels in your company, you can literally do only five things simultaneously. If you add one more barrel, you can now do six things simultaneously. If you add another one, you can do seven, and so on." In short, the output of your organization is dependent on the number of people that can own projects and see them through to the end.
Had occasion to revisit this old piece earlier today.
It's still as good a read as when I first discovered it. www.conordewey.com/blog/barrels...
A cluster of unripe green papayas growing tightly around the trunk of a papaya tree, with large, bright green lobed leaves spreading overhead.
Spotted on today's walk.
IKR.
Finally got around to linking my (experimental) Snippets site to Bluesky via the @mdysnippets.com account. Let's see how long I manage to keep this going. 😅
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2025 AUDIBLE STATS It's time to celebrate your top milestones! This past year, you logged 383 hours and 12 minutes of listening time and finished 51 titles.
Could have sworn I spent less time on audiobooks in 2025, but my 2025 Audible Stats say otherwise.
TIL how to clean and rotate the rubber on an HP Laserjet printer's pickup roller to fix a paper feed issue.
Endless thanks to this YouTube video
(roller discussion starts at 7m 33s in).
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YouTube really has every conceivable how-to video.
General Advice Career pivots in big tech are the norm. It’s extremely rare that I meet someone who has been in their current job family since college. People get burnt out of writing code, or realize there is something else they would rather do. Managers know this and are more than happy to help you achieve your goals. For any pivot, there are two principles that dramatically increase your odds of success: 1. Start doing the job you want while you still have the job you have. Lean into the responsibilities, language, and outcomes of the new role before asking for the title. 2. Make the pivot inside your current company if you can. Your domain knowledge, relationships, and track record are often far more valuable than an external candidate’s resume.
Solid career advice. The same principle applies if you're gunning for a promotion—the best way to ensure a promotion is to perform at the level you want to be promoted to.
www.arjaythedev.com/p/tech-caree...
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Love Termaggedon's one-click policy update—such a user-friendly way for small business owners to get their website into compliance with these two laws, which go into effect on Jan 1, 2026:
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Two side-by-side screenshots from the Oura app. Left screen shows a leafy green background with text: “Your cardiovascular age was mostly aligned with your actual age. For most of 2025, your cardiovascular age was aligned with your actual age. Keep doing what you’re doing; you’ve found the right rhythm that supports heart health!” Right screen shows a blurred nature path background with text: “You took 2,109,543 steps. That’s like walking 1,420 kilometers!” Both screens display the Oura logo at the top and are part of an annual health or activity summary.
Oura's year-end wrap-up screens are gorgeous this year. These two were probably the most visually striking ones.
I know two people who recently ran this battery health check inside the Oura app, learned their rings have issues, and were told by Oura that replacement rings would be sent to them free of charge. 🎉
Hadn't realized how much more podcast listening I'd done this year. Certainly did not expect to see over 21k minutes. 😅
Sharp China is the new addition to my Top 5. And yep, still doing heavy rotation on the Stratechery bundle.
Screenshot of a phone notification reads: Security & privacy (now) Screen was auto-locked. Possible theft was detected by Theft Detection Lock
TIL that the theft detection feature on my phone gets activated when I shake the phone hard once. That's pretty cool.
Screenshots showing a Battery Health assessment chat with Oura's AI, Finn (inside the Oura app).
TIL you can run a "battery health" assessment request from right inside the Oura app.
1. Tap on main (hamburger) menu
2. Tap the Help menu option
3. Type "battery health" into the chat window that appears
The email confirmation step was unexpected. What a great privacy and authorization check.
Lol, I meant -- I've had the ring for 5 years, so I'm looking backwards, not ahead. Haha!
