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Apple Watch
My Exact Apple Health Stack After Dropping Whoop (AutoSleep + Bevel + Apple Watch)
Apple Watch

My Exact Apple Health Stack After Dropping Whoop (AutoSleep + Bevel + Apple Watch) →

I cancelled my Whoop subscription and rebuilt the recovery stack with Apple Watch, AutoSleep, and Bevel. Here is the exact setup, the metrics I track, and what I actually lost.
twitter
Automating a 4,000‑Account Twitter Purge Without Getting Banned
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Automating a 4,000‑Account Twitter Purge Without Getting Banned →

How I used SureThing, soft automation, and Twitter’s rate limits to unfollow 4,000 dead accounts at 250 per day without getting banned. Less noise, more signal.
productivity
Giving Todoist A 6‑Month Trial: Why NotePlan Didn’t Stick For Me
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Giving Todoist A 6‑Month Trial: Why NotePlan Didn’t Stick For Me →

I spent a year trying to turn NotePlan into my all-in-one productivity cockpit. It never really clicked. Here is why I am giving Todoist a 6‑month intensive trial instead.
Biohacking
My 2026 Biohacking Stack: What I Actually Use vs What I Finally Dropped
Biohacking

My 2026 Biohacking Stack: What I Actually Use vs What I Finally Dropped →

A practical breakdown of my 2026 biohacking stack: the habits, supplements, and tools I still use every week—and the flashy biohacks I’ve dropped after real‑world testing.
css
How I Built a CSS Animation System With Cursor (Without Stack Overflow)
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How I Built a CSS Animation System With Cursor (Without Stack Overflow) →

I used Cursor to build a reusable CSS animation system, relying on prompts instead of Stack Overflow threads. This is the exact prompt chain, what worked, and what I had to fix.
css
Why I Stopped Using Component Libraries And Went Back To Vanilla CSS
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Why I Stopped Using Component Libraries And Went Back To Vanilla CSS →

I stopped using component libraries and went back to vanilla CSS. Not because of vibes or aesthetics, but because the performance numbers made me feel stupid.
css
How I Use Cursor + Claude for CSS: A Practical Workflow from a Real Project
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How I Use Cursor + Claude for CSS: A Practical Workflow from a Real Project →

A step-by-step look at how I use Cursor and Claude together to design, refactor, and debug CSS in a real project—without sacrificing code quality or control.
tennis stats API
Behind the Scenes: Building a Tennis Player Stats API for the Demi Schuurs WTA Project
tennis stats API

Behind the Scenes: Building a Tennis Player Stats API for the Demi Schuurs WTA Project →

Go behind the scenes of the Demi Schuurs WTA project and discover how a dedicated tennis player stats API was designed, built, and optimised for doubles-focused performance and reliability.
Coding
Launching Crypto Klatsers: From Smart Contract to Live Domain in 24 Hours
Coding

Launching Crypto Klatsers: From Smart Contract to Live Domain in 24 Hours →

Today was a milestone. I successfully launched Crypto Klatsers (KLT), the first unofficial crypto-currency dedicated to the city of Maastricht. It wasn't just about minting a token; it was about building the entire ecosystem from the ground up.
Development
The Invisible Cost of Web Animations and How to Ship Fast, Smooth UI
Development

The Invisible Cost of Web Animations and How to Ship Fast, Smooth UI →

A practical guide for developers who want every micro-interaction to feel delightful without dragging down performance.
Health
Small Habits, Real Growth: A Practical Guide to Personal Development
Health

Small Habits, Real Growth: A Practical Guide to Personal Development →

Personal development comes down to daily choices. This article offers practical steps to pick, start, and stick habits that matter, without overcomplicating things.
Health
Healthy Living: A Practical Guide to Fitness and Daily Habits
Health

Healthy Living: A Practical Guide to Fitness and Daily Habits →

What a healthy lifestyle includes