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August 5, 2026 · Article

Building a Dashcam iPhone App

MightyDash started with a simple frustration: private dashcam apps were hard to use, and polished ones wanted too much data. I wanted to build something better.

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Tech

Software, AI, infrastructure, security, and modern web tooling.

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On Using AI for Work

AI is not a replacement for skill, taste, judgment, or responsibility. Used well, it is leverage for people who already know what they are doing.

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How to Add Dark Mode to Google Calendar (on the Web)

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How to Remove Video Grain in Premiere Pro (and Other Editors)

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My New Favorite Note Taking App: Reflect

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Can an AI Write a WordPress Plugin?

Design

Interface craft, visual systems, messaging clarity, and layout decisions.

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I Built a Local News Website

Boise Today started as a personal experiment in local media, AI, maps, and UX. It became a way to rethink what local news can feel like when it is built around how people actually live.

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The Monetization of Spam

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Good Design vs. Bad Design

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Why You Should Ignore Design Trends

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How to Schedule a Text Message on iPhone

Creators

Publishing, audience building, education products, and creator workflows.

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TeachKit Is Now Free

TeachKit was built to make online teaching simpler and more practical. Now creators can build free or paid courses without paying TeachKit a monthly subscription.

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How to Use Dark Mode on (Almost) Any Site

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How to Draw with Text

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The Best Notebook for Capturing Ideas

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The Top 5 Mistakes Course Creators Make

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