KahWee

Thoughts on web development, programming, and technology

KahWee

Thoughts on web development, programming, and technology

Open source as an advantage in the AI age

With AI code editors like Cursor AI leveraging models such as Claude and OpenAI’s GPT-4 pretrained on vast open-source repositories, closed source libraries are increasingly obsolete. If your competitive edge isn’t defined by proprietary code, open source is the clear winner.

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Chrome Just Killed uBlock Origin

When Google finally killed uBlock Origin support in Chrome with Manifest V3, I watched my carefully curated browsing experience crumble overnight. Here's why Brave browser became my definitive solution for ad-free browsing in 2025.

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Cryptocurrency ATM: Claims vs. Reality

Cryptocurrency ATMs have been touted as a tool for financial inclusion, particularly for the unbanked and unhoused. However, the reality of who uses these machines and how they are used often diverges from these claims. This post examines the gap between the intended benefits and actual usage of cryptocurrency ATMs in San Francisco.

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Why I Built a Static Blog

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, personal blogs face stiff competition for reader attention. To stay ahead, performance is key. This is why I built my blog as a static site, leveraging on tools like TypeScript, Markdown, and Cloudflare Pages that prioritizes speed and mobile optimization.

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The True Cost of AI

OpenAI’s introduction of specialized AI agents signifies a transformative shift in artificial intelligence’s pricing structure, targeting enterprise-level clients. These agents, capable of executing complex tasks in areas like sales and software engineering, are priced between $2,000 and $20,000 per month. This ambitious pricing strategy aims to offset substantial past losses while tapping into high demand for advanced AI functionalities.

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Perplexity replaces Google Search and Apple News for me

Perplexity AI has replaced Google Search and Apple News in my daily routine, solving longstanding frustrations. Its real-time data provides immediate, synthesized answers with transparent source attribution, eliminating endless scrolling through links. The conversational interface naturally handles follow-up queries.

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A New Beginning

After years offline, my blog returns with fresh perspectives. Expect practical insights on scalable web development, thoughtful tech trend analysis, San Francisco’s tech culture, and perhaps even parenting. Let’s reconnect and start the conversation!

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