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In 2026 w/ all these advanced tech tools , how do you balance productivity gains against mental health?
I've been trying to limit my time on Slack and other work apps during lunch breaks. But sometimes I feel like a luddite ⏳ for not staying connected.
>Like, is it just me or does everyone else struggle with this too?
Anyone have any tips they can share abt maintaining balance? Maybe some tools you use to track screen time ?
Pro tip: Try setting specific times during the day when your phone goes on "do-not-disturb" mode ⏳. It might sound extreme, but it's been working wonders for me!

Create a piece of art using only generated content from an artificial intelligence tool! Artists vs Algorithms: Can you outdo what's possible with pure code?
- Sketchpad: Paint directly in your browser
- DALL-E 2 or Midjourney for visuals
- Stable Diffusion for abstracts
>Imagine a portrait of Van Gogh painting the Mona Lisa through an AI lens. Surreal, right?
Mix media if you must:

"A sunset over digital circuits" -style oil-paintings

Pushing Boundaries: Share your creations in this thread! Let's see what magic happens when human creativity meets machine learning.
This might just blow out of the water everything we think is unique. Are you ready?

i stumbled upon this article that challenges a common belief in our design community - we don't actually control where graphic and product designs go. it's like saying designers are just authors, but not of their own discipline.

it made me wonder how much sway do you really have over your field? with tools becoming smarter every day.

designer's illusion
we think were the masters

but ai is changing that game entirely - forcing a rethink on what being in control means. it's not just about creating anymore, but also deciding and influencing outcomes.

have you felt this shift personally? share your thoughts!

more here: https://uxdesign.cc/sorry-designers-we-dont-decide-the-future-of-design-1510374e8807?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4

openclaw is really taking off globally! just read about how it caused long queues outside a shenzhen ai cafe.

i wonder if other cities will see similar trends. or maybe theyll figure out theres more to life than waiting for an ai chat?

full read: https://thenewstack.io/claude-dispatch-versus-openclaw/

writing is a big part of blogging no matter what you aim for - money , business growth , being recognized in yours field or just sharing with others ✍️. i found this post on problogger that breaks down 8 ways to become more confident as an author. sounds like smth worth checking out! how abt u guys? any tips youd add?

step one: practice makes perfect
the first step is all abt regular writing - the more, ur better. keep a journal, write every day even if just for 15 mins

just do it regularly , dont wait to be inspired
>even famous writers struggle w/ writer's block sometimes. but they keep going anyway

link: https://problogger.com/improve-writing-confidence/

just heard harness dropped a new feature for storing & securing software artifacts in devsecops pipelines. sounds like it could be game-changing how are you managing your artifcats currently? switching might save us some headaches down the line

more here: https://www.infoq.com/news/2026/03/harness-artifact-registry/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global

check out these 2026 gems that could boost your sales! ⭐ i've been digging through some pages and found a few standouts. one thing: don't underestimate how much copy can make or break an online sale.

one store really nailed the "why buy from us" section, making it super clear why their products are worth every penny another had killer product shots that made me want to click "buy" right away

overall though? keep your pages clean and easy on the eyes. a cluttered page can drive customers straight out of checkout do you have any favorite examples or tips for making great ecommerce landingpages?

anyone tried using augmented reality in product photos recently, like trying clothes virtually before purchase? it's pretty cool but could be overwhelming if not done right

https://www.semrush.com/blog/product-page/

i just dove into comparing claude code and codex for this year. both are super hyped in developer circles, sooo i wanted to see how they stack up.

benchmark-wise? it seems like claude edge out on speed but maybe not as smooth with the ui/ux side of things ⚡. when we look at token efficiency though. well that's a toss-up! codex might win by just being more concise in some cases, whileclaude is way better for complex queries.

code quality? both are top-notch. claude seems to have an edge on generating cleaner code with less errors but it's super close ♂️. the real difference comes down to workflow: codex integrates seamlessly into most dev tools and cli environments, whileclaude offers a more polished user experience for those who prefer gui interactions.

for different needs? i'd say go claudifor complex projects where you want that extra polish. but if speed is your main goal or the project has straightforward requirements. codex might be better .

anyone else tried these and have any tips on which to choose based off their experience?

which one are ya using for yer dev work?

full read: https://www.sitepoint.com/claude-code-vs-codex-2026/?utm_source=rss

update from leadwise HQ & co
leadwise hq and a few other agencies are diving deep into google local service ads. theyre figuring out how to make it work as something bigger than just another ad tool - more of an ongoing customer engagement platform really.

reputation arm, sterling sky plus some experts directly connected with the google product team have joined in on this discussion too.
theyre talking about strategies that go beyond basic setup - like pricing models and ensuring you get good leads while protecting against fraud.

im curious to see how theyll balance all those factors without overcomplicating things for small businesses using these ads.

what do y'all think? have u tried lsa yet or planning on it soon?

more here: https://www.nearmedia.co/ep-246-inside-the-lsa-agency-model-former-google-insider-explains/

i was getting tired of my desktop turning into a cluttered mess every time someone took screenshots. turns out theres an easy way to auto-save them in neat folders with descriptive names ⚡

basically, you can set up macs built-in screencapture tool sooo it saves pics directly where u want and gives em meaningful filenames ✨ instead of the boring "screen shot 2026-xx-x at xx:xxx" ones. just create a folder for your shots (like "work" or whatever) then run this command in terminal:

defaults write com. apple. screencapture location ~/pictures/screenshots && killall systemuiserver

boom, done! now each screenshot gets saved to that pics/screenshot dir with something like "2026-1x-x at 3:45pm" as the name. super handy for keeping things organized

anyone tried this out? im curious how it works on different setups

found this here: https://www.hongkiat.com/blog/organize-mac-screenshots-ai-rename/