Martijn Smit
@lostdomain.org
I share learnings, tips and tricks, and achievements around running and building products solo. 👷♂️
Building productivity tools like whatpulse.org [Professional], MuteDeck.com, TypeTest.io, and more.
Stroopwafels. 🧇
Building productivity tools like whatpulse.org [Professional], MuteDeck.com, TypeTest.io, and more.
Stroopwafels. 🧇
I don't know who needs to hear this, but
don't vibe code a monitoring tool
don't vibe code a monitoring tool
February 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM
I don't know who needs to hear this, but
don't vibe code a monitoring tool
don't vibe code a monitoring tool
a few days ago, GitHub added an option to disable pull requests on repositories, or only allow collaborators
which is insane to me - it's what made GitHub great.
likely driven by enormous amounts of AI slop PRs, it's just sad it came to this
which is insane to me - it's what made GitHub great.
likely driven by enormous amounts of AI slop PRs, it's just sad it came to this
February 17, 2026 at 7:31 AM
a few days ago, GitHub added an option to disable pull requests on repositories, or only allow collaborators
which is insane to me - it's what made GitHub great.
likely driven by enormous amounts of AI slop PRs, it's just sad it came to this
which is insane to me - it's what made GitHub great.
likely driven by enormous amounts of AI slop PRs, it's just sad it came to this
if you stick with 1 thing long enough, good things will happen
February 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
if you stick with 1 thing long enough, good things will happen
is confirming that tailwindcss was added to the project by using a dig against its size proof of AGI?
February 13, 2026 at 8:07 AM
is confirming that tailwindcss was added to the project by using a dig against its size proof of AGI?
AI is awesome for creating tests and making sure your applications get tested properly
but for the love of god, read the generated tests to make sure it does something useful
customer had ~5k AI generated tests, half of which basically did `assert_true $true` 🤦♂️
but for the love of god, read the generated tests to make sure it does something useful
customer had ~5k AI generated tests, half of which basically did `assert_true $true` 🤦♂️
February 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
AI is awesome for creating tests and making sure your applications get tested properly
but for the love of god, read the generated tests to make sure it does something useful
customer had ~5k AI generated tests, half of which basically did `assert_true $true` 🤦♂️
but for the love of god, read the generated tests to make sure it does something useful
customer had ~5k AI generated tests, half of which basically did `assert_true $true` 🤦♂️
TIL: Google has a hidden API to get website icons in a specific size:
https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=whatpulse.org&sz=256
it'll redirect the request to a image host and gives you a png
https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=whatpulse.org&sz=256
it'll redirect the request to a image host and gives you a png
February 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
TIL: Google has a hidden API to get website icons in a specific size:
https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=whatpulse.org&sz=256
it'll redirect the request to a image host and gives you a png
https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=whatpulse.org&sz=256
it'll redirect the request to a image host and gives you a png
using `/insights` in claude code is pretty insightful
you get a what's working, what's hindering, quick wins, and suggestions on improving your prompts and/or skills
and also cool things like time distribution on what kind of tasks, tools, which code bases, etc. 😃
try it!
you get a what's working, what's hindering, quick wins, and suggestions on improving your prompts and/or skills
and also cool things like time distribution on what kind of tasks, tools, which code bases, etc. 😃
try it!
February 11, 2026 at 10:52 AM
using `/insights` in claude code is pretty insightful
you get a what's working, what's hindering, quick wins, and suggestions on improving your prompts and/or skills
and also cool things like time distribution on what kind of tasks, tools, which code bases, etc. 😃
try it!
you get a what's working, what's hindering, quick wins, and suggestions on improving your prompts and/or skills
and also cool things like time distribution on what kind of tasks, tools, which code bases, etc. 😃
try it!
Reposted by Martijn Smit
WhatPulse 6.0 is live 🚀
New: Web Insights for website activity tracking in your stats (privacy-first, domain-level only).
Also included:
• Exports + profile association + exclusions
• UI and usability upgrades
• Stability/performance improvements
Details: https://whatpulse.org/releasenotes/6.0
New: Web Insights for website activity tracking in your stats (privacy-first, domain-level only).
Also included:
• Exports + profile association + exclusions
• UI and usability upgrades
• Stability/performance improvements
Details: https://whatpulse.org/releasenotes/6.0
February 10, 2026 at 10:47 AM
WhatPulse 6.0 is live 🚀
New: Web Insights for website activity tracking in your stats (privacy-first, domain-level only).
Also included:
• Exports + profile association + exclusions
• UI and usability upgrades
• Stability/performance improvements
Details: https://whatpulse.org/releasenotes/6.0
New: Web Insights for website activity tracking in your stats (privacy-first, domain-level only).
Also included:
• Exports + profile association + exclusions
• UI and usability upgrades
• Stability/performance improvements
Details: https://whatpulse.org/releasenotes/6.0
February 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Reposted by Martijn Smit
MuteDeck v4.4 is live 🙂
Highlights:
• Native Teams reactions UI (Windows + macOS)
• macOS Zoom freeze/reliability improvements
• Safer leave-meeting behavior
• Stability + crash fixes
Details: https://mutedeck.com/changelog/mutedeck-v44
Highlights:
• Native Teams reactions UI (Windows + macOS)
• macOS Zoom freeze/reliability improvements
• Safer leave-meeting behavior
• Stability + crash fixes
Details: https://mutedeck.com/changelog/mutedeck-v44
February 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM
MuteDeck v4.4 is live 🙂
Highlights:
• Native Teams reactions UI (Windows + macOS)
• macOS Zoom freeze/reliability improvements
• Safer leave-meeting behavior
• Stability + crash fixes
Details: https://mutedeck.com/changelog/mutedeck-v44
Highlights:
• Native Teams reactions UI (Windows + macOS)
• macOS Zoom freeze/reliability improvements
• Safer leave-meeting behavior
• Stability + crash fixes
Details: https://mutedeck.com/changelog/mutedeck-v44
inspired by some of the other "how x works" websites, I built an interactive guide that walks through the entire journey of a key press ⌨️
switches, matrices, debouncing, USB packets, all the way to your screen.
Spoiler: it's way more interesting than you'd expect. Some things I learned:
1/5
switches, matrices, debouncing, USB packets, all the way to your screen.
Spoiler: it's way more interesting than you'd expect. Some things I learned:
1/5
February 8, 2026 at 8:51 AM
inspired by some of the other "how x works" websites, I built an interactive guide that walks through the entire journey of a key press ⌨️
switches, matrices, debouncing, USB packets, all the way to your screen.
Spoiler: it's way more interesting than you'd expect. Some things I learned:
1/5
switches, matrices, debouncing, USB packets, all the way to your screen.
Spoiler: it's way more interesting than you'd expect. Some things I learned:
1/5
any tips on how to convince your accountant that a Steam Deck is definitely a business expense?
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
any tips on how to convince your accountant that a Steam Deck is definitely a business expense?
claude code complimenting itself on an implementation detail catch 😂
February 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
claude code complimenting itself on an implementation detail catch 😂
was introduced to "chonky" button styles and I'm obsessed 😁
February 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
was introduced to "chonky" button styles and I'm obsessed 😁
all I'm doing is working on a button design, come on man
February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
all I'm doing is working on a button design, come on man
pro tip on scheduling:
when organizing a meeting with a prospect...don't forget to invite them.
🤦♂️
when organizing a meeting with a prospect...don't forget to invite them.
🤦♂️
February 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM
pro tip on scheduling:
when organizing a meeting with a prospect...don't forget to invite them.
🤦♂️
when organizing a meeting with a prospect...don't forget to invite them.
🤦♂️
I'm seeing more of these updates, websites removing GA & cookies, and it makes me feel pretty good 🥳
February 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM
I'm seeing more of these updates, websites removing GA & cookies, and it makes me feel pretty good 🥳
there needs to be a middle voice for AI agent adoption.
so far, it's "it runs my entire life" or "it'll destroy your entire life"
but if you approach it cautiously, apply least-permissions and approvals, it can be really useful & safe
yes, it's awesome
yes, guardrail the f*ck out of it
so far, it's "it runs my entire life" or "it'll destroy your entire life"
but if you approach it cautiously, apply least-permissions and approvals, it can be really useful & safe
yes, it's awesome
yes, guardrail the f*ck out of it
February 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
there needs to be a middle voice for AI agent adoption.
so far, it's "it runs my entire life" or "it'll destroy your entire life"
but if you approach it cautiously, apply least-permissions and approvals, it can be really useful & safe
yes, it's awesome
yes, guardrail the f*ck out of it
so far, it's "it runs my entire life" or "it'll destroy your entire life"
but if you approach it cautiously, apply least-permissions and approvals, it can be really useful & safe
yes, it's awesome
yes, guardrail the f*ck out of it
claude code on Windows uses the rule of 3..
I always have to ask it to start 3 times 🤦♂️
I always have to ask it to start 3 times 🤦♂️
February 2, 2026 at 2:20 PM
claude code on Windows uses the rule of 3..
I always have to ask it to start 3 times 🤦♂️
I always have to ask it to start 3 times 🤦♂️
hold the phone.
java still exists?!
java still exists?!
February 1, 2026 at 8:09 AM
hold the phone.
java still exists?!
java still exists?!
be honest, how many `git commit -a -m "whoops"` are in your codebase?
January 31, 2026 at 8:44 AM
be honest, how many `git commit -a -m "whoops"` are in your codebase?
I now understand the orange mans' obsession with Greenland;
he was just screened a movie
he was just screened a movie
January 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I now understand the orange mans' obsession with Greenland;
he was just screened a movie
he was just screened a movie
finally managed to stabilize my Beelink ME Mini.. 😮💨
it looks awesome on the outside, but the power supply is underpowered at 45W - not enough for 6x NVMe disks at full power
but codepoet82 on reddit had a solution: /usr/sbin/nvme set-feature /dev/nvme0 --feature-id=0x2 --value 1
1/2
it looks awesome on the outside, but the power supply is underpowered at 45W - not enough for 6x NVMe disks at full power
but codepoet82 on reddit had a solution: /usr/sbin/nvme set-feature /dev/nvme0 --feature-id=0x2 --value 1
1/2
January 28, 2026 at 11:51 AM
finally managed to stabilize my Beelink ME Mini.. 😮💨
it looks awesome on the outside, but the power supply is underpowered at 45W - not enough for 6x NVMe disks at full power
but codepoet82 on reddit had a solution: /usr/sbin/nvme set-feature /dev/nvme0 --feature-id=0x2 --value 1
1/2
it looks awesome on the outside, but the power supply is underpowered at 45W - not enough for 6x NVMe disks at full power
but codepoet82 on reddit had a solution: /usr/sbin/nvme set-feature /dev/nvme0 --feature-id=0x2 --value 1
1/2
a smart toilet vendor just made a joke about putting ads on the toilet display before you can flush
I'm beginning to think the simulation is real
I'm beginning to think the simulation is real
January 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
a smart toilet vendor just made a joke about putting ads on the toilet display before you can flush
I'm beginning to think the simulation is real
I'm beginning to think the simulation is real