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The Problem With Putting All Your Tech in One Basket
Microsoft 365 went down, leaving users struggling to access emails, files, and communication tools. But the bigger question is: are we putting too many eggs in one basket? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the risks of relying on centralized software…
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Choosing the Right AI Model for the Job
Are you wasting money and usage limits by choosing the most powerful AI model for every task? Or are you wasting even more time fighting with a cheaper model that isn't up to the job? In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss when to use smaller, faster AI models and when it's…
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Are Software Engineers Going to Get Paid Less?
Is software development becoming a code factory - and what could that mean for developer salaries? Two Toronto job postings spark a conversation about pay, AI, outsourcing, and the future of tech careers. In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the salary figures…
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What Does Your Small Business Website Actually Need?
Does your small business website really need a slider, testimonials, a blog, pricing tables, and every other feature you've seen on successful websites? Not necessarily. Websites are a lot like LEGO. They're made up of individual building blocks that can be arranged in countless…
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Are Anthropic’s AI Economics Finally Working?
Anthropic's IPO filing has revealed some eye-opening numbers about the economics of artificial intelligence. Revenue is growing dramatically faster than computing expenses, suggesting that running AI models might finally be becoming a sustainable business. But does that mean the…
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What Skills Will Stay in Demand as AI Improves?
What skills will stay in demand as AI changes how we work? For developers, preparing for the future might mean looking beyond the next framework and building skills that open doors across different roles. Matt and Mike discuss five areas worth developing: ideation and…
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Online Security: Are We F*cked?
AI is finding security holes in old code - but is that making the internet safer or giving attackers more opportunities? After a week spent patching websites, Matt and Mike discuss PHP vulnerabilities, reports of exposed credentials, and the pressure on developers to respond.…
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10 Easy SEO Wins You're Probably Overlooking
Improving your website's SEO doesn't always mean writing more blog posts, investing in expensive tools, or launching a massive content strategy. Sometimes the biggest opportunities are hiding in the pages you've already published. In this episode, Matt and Mike explore 10…
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Would You Pay More for Hand-Coded Software?
As AI becomes capable of writing more software, could hand-coded apps eventually become the digital equivalent of handmade furniture or artisan jewelry? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike debate whether people will ever pay a premium for software written by humans,…