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Anthropic Just Closed the Subscription Loophole — And Why It Might Backfire
Starting April 4, 2026, Anthropic cut off Claude Pro and Max subscription access for third-party tools like OpenClaw. Here's what happened, why they did it, and why it might be a bad move long-term.
Week One — Launching DamageLabs, Reviving CLAHub, and Shipping PTM 1.0
In seven days I launched a company site, revived a dead open source project, shipped a 14-year-old gem to 1.0, standardized a production VM, and wrote about all of it. Here's everything that happened in DamageLabs' first week.
A Warning regarding Liquor Stars
This post server as a warning to consumers concerning purchases at liquorstars.com
Bourbon vs Rye vs Wheat
This post takes a deep dive into the world of American whiskey, explaining how mash bill composition (corn, rye, or wheat) influences the taste, mouthfeel, and character of bourbon, rye, and wheated whiskeys. By breaking down their shared foundation and unique grain-driven traits, it helps readers understand and choose spirits that match their personal palate.
Bourbon 101
This guide takes a deeper, more deliberate look at the relationship between whiskey and bourbon, moving beyond quick definitions into why those definitions exist and how they shape what ends up in your glass.
Scotch and Irish Whiskey Explained
Explaining the key differences between Scotch and Irish whiskey—from distillation methods and peat usage to regional flavor profiles—while guiding beginners toward finding their perfect pour.
8-Week Garmin-Powered Golf Improvement Plan
The 8-Week Garmin-Powered Golf Improvement Plan — a structured, data-driven roadmap using the Garmin fēnix 8, Approach CT10 sensors, and Garmin Golf App.
Golfing with Garmin
Learn how Garmin's fēnix 8, Approach CT10 sensors, and Golf app combine to deliver real-time insights and post-round analytics.
The Sports Card Market Is Booming on eBay Here Are the Numbers
The sports card and trading card market is experiencing unprecedented growth on eBay, with some cards outperforming traditional investments.
Decoding the Box Game: Understanding Topps Trading Card Product Types
A comprehensive guide to understanding the differences between Topps Jumbo, Hobby, Retail, Blaster, and Hanger boxes - and which one is right for your collecting goals.
When Cards Outpaced Stocks: Comparing Market Bubbles from 2016-2024
An analysis of how the sports card market's meteoric rise and fall paralleled, and sometimes exceeded, the stock market's performance from 2016 to 2024.
The DJI Drone Ban: Who's Really Behind the Push to Ground Chinese Drones?
An in-depth examination of the proposed DJI drone ban in Congress, the key players pushing for it, the security concerns raised, and the potential motivations beyond national security—including economic protectionism and industry lobbying efforts.
The Art of Sports Card Comps: A Guide to Pricing and Listing on eBay
Master the art of finding accurate comparables and creating compelling eBay listings for sports cards. Learn the tools, techniques, and strategies that separate successful sellers from the rest.
The Remote Manager's Toolkit: Systems I Built for Leading Distributed SRE Teams
A practical guide to the systems, tools, and processes I've developed for effectively leading distributed SRE teams across time zones, including specific implementations and lessons learned.
From Apple Park to Remote Ranch: Lessons in Engineering Leadership Transformation
Reflections on transitioning from managing teams at Apple's campus to leading distributed SRE teams at GEICO, and transforming traditional IT organizations into engineering-focused cultures.
Benchy's Gone Wild - The Complete Story
How a beloved 3D printing test model became the center of a licensing controversy that shook the maker community
AMS Humidity Control - The Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to controlling humidity in your Bambu Lab AMS with DryPods
Fitness Goals
Reading Goals
Reading is fundamental
Wishful Thinking
Life, it's a wonderful thing
My Gaming History - Part 1
New Job, New Location
location/work update
I'm back
back to blogging
Return to 3d Printing
Upgrades
Dual Universe Release
this might not last long
Droning in Texas
this might not last long
I'm Back....
this might not last long
Living in Mountain Lion Country
Or how to not get eaten...
RMEF Membership Giveaway
This too shall pass...
S.47 has been Signed
> All ethics so far evolved rest upon a single premise: that the individual is
Conservation - One more Step
> We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see
Elk Bolognese
> Bolognese sauce (UK: /ˌbɒləˈneɪz, -ˈnɛz/, US: /ˌboʊlənˈjeɪz/;[1] known in
Conservation and Hunting
> I recognize the right and duty of this generation to develop and use the
Site Revamp
Technology is like fashion, trends will come and go. You might be wondering, how
A Partial Win for Conservation
> Conservation viewed in its entirety, is the slow and laborious unfolding of a
Conservation - A Challenging Topic
> "We need all citizens to care, we need all citizens to believe, we need all citizens to engage, and we need to again make it understood that to be concerned a
A Renewed Focus
So I've been an on/off again blogger since 1999. Mostly on from 2003-2008 then
Basic Firearms Safety
The basic tenet of firearms safety is keeping yourself and those around you
Home Automation with home-assistant
Late in 2017 I started to automate as much as our home as possible. After much
The return of Stargate
Color me excited...the long-running science fiction franchise Stargate will be
Camera Fix for El Capitan
If you've upgraded to Mac OS X 10.11.x "El Capitan" you may occasionally see an
Raspberry Pi Versions
There have now been a number of revisions to the Raspberry Pi PCB so the device
T-Rex Skull
So this was a sample print I did over the weekend after using my method of
Automatic Bed Leveling
This is just a quick tutorial on how to setup and configure the Automatic Bed
FlashForge Creator Pro
About six weeks ago I decided to pickup a new 3d Printer. After looking at what
Essential Tools for Makers
I just wanted to put together a list of tools that I believe are essential to
2 New Atom Themes
For the past few days I've been kicking the tires on the [Atom
Using Octopress from Two Computers
This blog post covers how recreate a local repository of your
Hearthstone - Beta
Blizzard's latest game, [Hearthstone: Heroes of