In this latest blog post, I delve into an array of intriguing topics that are buzzing in the tech world. From uncovering 20 productive uses of custom GPTs at work to mastering the art of product adoption, and managing technical domains outside your expertise. Discover the concept of ‘Permanent Prototypes’ in fast-paced environments and how a solar E-Ink weather station brightens even the darkest days. I also touch on insights from the New York Times’ publisher, perfecting your home office lighting, a how-to on cleaning up Windows 11 installations, and elevating your ChatGPT prompts. A blend of insights, tips, and innovations awaits!
- You should be playing with GPTs at work: 20 examples of how people are using custom GPTs to make their teams more productive
- Product Adoption Strategy: How to Get Your Users Craving More | ProdPad: If you’re wondering how to get users to not just try but to truly fall in love with your product, you need a product adoption strategy!
- How to Successfully Manage Technical Domains Outside Your Expertise:
- Permanent Prototypes: When we start a new project – be it a newly formed startup, or a new project inside an existing company, we have to move fast, prove concepts, and decide if the idea is worth pursuing. we don’t have the privilege to invest in infrastructure or scale, nor do we need to, since we don’t know what scale issues we might face; when we finally meet interesting scales, our product might be completely different to the one we’re writing now. As Kent Beck mentions in Explore/Expand/Extract, the first phase
- Solar E-Ink Weather Station Works On Dark Days, Too: One way to get through the winter doldrums is to take notice of the minuscule positive changes in weather as spring approaches. Although much of the US is experiencing a particularly warm month, th…
- New York wisdom: This week, the Reuters Institute published a fascinating interview with A. G. Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times
- 4 Steps to Getting Your Home Office Lighting Right: Learn the mix of lighting types you can use to create a productive and comfortable workspace
- Windows-as-a-nuisance: How I clean up a “clean install” of Windows 11 and Edge: Tips and tricks for making Microsoft leave you alone while you use your PC.
- 17 Tips to Take Your ChatGPT Prompts to the Next Level: Sure, anyone can use OpenAI’s chatbot. But with smart engineering, you can get way more interesting results.