Posts from 2026

The Time Tracker, In Practice

A visual walkthrough of the self-built time tracker I replaced Toggl with, from a running timer to an emailed QuickBooks invoice.

Building Your Own AI-Ready Time Tracker

Why I replaced Toggl with a self-hosted, API-first time tracker that my AI assistant can operate end to end.

WordPress Plugins Get a Bad Rap. This Is Why.

Someone bought 30 WordPress plugins from a legitimate company and backdoored every one of them. The standard advice about vetting plugins isn't enough.

How I Built a Client Knowledge Base Pipeline for Under $15 a Month

A solo consultant's approach to automating client data from multiple platforms into a single read-only dashboard using bash, cron, and Claude Code on a cheap VPS.

The Hidden Cost of Trusting AI Without Checking Its Work

AI is good at sounding right. That is exactly why it can be dangerous.

I use AI constantly in development work. It helps me move faster, sketch ideas sooner, and get through routine tasks with less friction. But I do not treat AI output as fact, and I do not think anyone else should either.

There is a big difference between using AI as a starting point and using it as a source of truth. That gap is where the real risk lives.