On fresh Linux Mint 22.3, VS Code login fails due to missing libsecret/gnome-keyring; install libsecret packages and create/unlock the 'Login' keyring (restart gnome-keyring or the system if needed)..
Store Azure Foundry keys and model names for Claude Code in ~/.claude/settings.json instead of environment variables; copy the Foundry base URL and set exact model names to avoid mismatches..
Pair a Logitech K380 on Linux Mint by using ValeriaRoyal's script or bluetoothctl — scan for the input-keyboard MAC, trust/pair it, and enter the displayed passkey..
David Abram argues LLMs shift where problems are solved—typing code is incidental; the real value remains system understanding, judgment, and choosing what should exist..
Run defaults write -g NSMenuEnableActionImages -bool NO and restart to hide most macOS menu icons; some apps (e.g. Finder, Firefox) keep icons and iTerm2 may not yet respect it..
A brief comparison of two macOS-focused agent sandboxing tools—Agent Safehouse (bash-based) and Nono (Rust, brew-installable, cross-platform)—and pointers to VM/container alternatives..
A concise guide to Claude Code’s slash commands vs. skills, and practical uses for built-ins like /simplify, /review, /batch, /loop, /debug, plus handy slash commands such as /compact and /diff..
llamafile packages open LLMs into a single self-contained executable that runs locally across architectures and OSes, embedding model weights for easy distribution..
lnav is a terminal log viewer that merges, tails, searches, and queries logs with automatic format detection and high performance—no server or setup required..
Don’t dump unreviewed agent-generated code in PRs—ensure it works, keep changes small, add context, and include testing evidence so reviewers’ time isn’t wasted..
Modern Mac SSDs typically endure about 3,000 erase-write cycles; monitor total data written with iostat or smartctl, keep 10–25% free, and avoid VM swap to extend lifespan..
Estimate LLM costs by entering input, cached, and output token counts and per‑million rates; includes model price comparisons and a GitHub source link..
A week-one playbook for auditing legacy Rails apps: interview stakeholders, inspect Gemfile/schema/routes, run security scans first, use SimpleCov zero-coverage as a fear map, and deliver a one-page t.