[2026-09-15]
5 terminal commands I run on my AI agents every week
You do not need to be a sysadmin to get value from running an AI agent. But the people who run agents…
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[2026-09-11]
The lock file that outlived the process
A customer paid us $129 for a server. The server came up. The DNS resolved. And then the order just sat there,…
[2026-09-11]
Bring your own LLM key without babysitting every agent's config
You have a box running OpenClaw and Hermes. You want model calls billed to your own OpenRouter account — your spend caps, your…
[2026-09-10]
What Makes a Post Spread Inside a Niche Community
Most founders think distribution is a math problem. Write enough posts, hit enough channels, and something eventually catches. That model works for…
[2026-09-09]
The Maintenance Routine Every Self-Hosted Setup Needs
The first time a production box bit me, it wasn't a dramatic crash. It was a Tuesday. Disk usage was…
[2026-09-09]
The Newsletter Habit: Consistency Beats Brilliance
I've watched founders spend six weeks polishing a single essay. They rewrite the intro nine times, commission a custom illustration,…
[2026-09-09]
DNS, Explained for the Founder Who Just Wants the Site to Load
Your site is down. Your customers are emailing. Your developer says "it's a DNS propagation issue" and disappears…
[2026-07-22]
The Future of AI in Mexico: Why 2026 Is the Year to Invest in AI-Powered Services
Mexico is at an inflection point for artificial intelligence — and unlike the last few tech booms, this one didn't skip…