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Architecture patterns, dev workflows, and engineering practices that work in production.
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Privacy, permissions, dark patterns, metadata, and the less visible side of modern tech.
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The best starting points across all topics.
Browser Tracking Settings Worth Changing First
A practical guide to the browser privacy settings that reduce tracking without making the web painful to use.
Running DeepSeek R1 Locally: The Complete Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough of setting up DeepSeek R1 on your own hardware, including performance benchmarks and optimization tips for different GPU configurations.
Next.js 15 Full-Stack App Architecture That Scales
The architecture patterns I use for production Next.js apps. Folder structure, data layer, auth, and deployment strategies that actually work.
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