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tw121 - Prompt Boosts and Barbecue Plans: From Builder Bugs to Browser Tricks

tw121 - Prompt Boosts and Barbecue Plans: From Builder Bugs to Browser Tricks

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In this episode of Technically Working, Michael and Damashe dive into:

  • 🎛️ Michael’s adventures debugging his custom scheduling tool, lovingly named Builder—including the moment it completely broke everything… and how that led to several much-needed fixes.
  • 🧠 A look at PromptBoost.dev, a slick VS Code extension site to supercharge your AI prompts.
  • 🤖 Comet, the AI-powered browser from Perplexity, surprises us by editing Gravity Forms on the fly—even clicking the save button!
  • 🎤 CSUN 2026 prep: hotel vs Airbnb debates, hallway networking, and conference value tradeoffs.
  • 🚐 Damashe shares his progress training a new vending route driver and the eternal rollercoaster of finding dependable help.
  • 💻 Rediscovering old domains and deciding what to do with long-running podcast archives (including Your Own Pay).
  • 🧹 Tools for cleaning up bloated WordPress installs and abandoned plugin tables.

Plus:

  • A shared moment of reflection on why some people listen to podcasts on YouTube 🤔
  • Uber cash, Lyft discounts, and the return of late-night dev spirals

💬 Got thoughts, tips, or questions? Email us at feedback@technicallyworking.show Or find us on Mastodon:

  • Michael: @payown@dragonscave.space
  • Damashe: @damashe@technically.social
  • Hashtag: #TechnicallyWorking

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