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From Coding to Cooking: Practical Uses for ChatGPT
Six months ago, I started playing with ChatGPT, an AI developed by OpenAI. At first, it felt like being handed a high-tech gadget with a one-page manual—intriguing but a bit overwhelming. What was I supposed to do with it? Chat? Yet, as weeks morphed into months, I found that I was increasingly in conversation with…
Read MoreObsidian, the note-taker of my dreams
The backstory (Hate navel-gazing backstories? Just want the practical details? Feel free to skip to how I’m using Obsidian!) I’m one of those people who are always trying new systems, convinced that “all I need” to finally be on top of things is in the next system. Occasionally it’s even true, but usually takes a…
Read MoreWhen you mess up, don’t apologize for “any inconvenience”
I can’t log into a web hosting portal right now, so I googled for the host’s status page, found it, and was glad to see the issue is noted and being addressed. What I was not glad to see is the phrase “we apologize for any inconvenience.” This phrase is passive-aggressive and weasely. It’s the…
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